1. The band rehearses every Thursday (with very few, notified, exceptions) from approximately 7:30pm until 9:45pm at St. Anne's School, Carlton Road, Southampton.


2. Members pay a weekly subscription of £2.00 even if they do not attend a rehearsal. A concessionary rate of £1.00 per week applies for Juniors (under 16) and certain other members (students, unemployed or retired, for example). In the case of extended absence this subscription may be waived. Please discuss specific cases with the Treasurer.


3. The success of any band depends on the commitment of its membership. If you can help out in some way please offer your assistance - the band does not run itself. Even simple things can help spread the workload. How about organising a social event for example?


4. External engagements are a commitment - the band's reputation stands or falls by the way we fulfil them. Players are requested (via the e-news) to give as much notice as possible for their availability. This enables concert planning and organising of deputies (if required) to be undertaken in a timely nature. If a player's availability subsequently changes please inform a committee member as soon as possible.


5. Wherever possible members should notify either the Musical Director or a committee member if they cannot attend a rehearsal as this helps with rehearsal planning.


6. Members are encouraged to take home the music pad for their instrument for individual practice. Check availability in advance with other members of your section and if you are new to the band please ensure that your contact details have been provided to the membership secretary or other committee member. If you cannot attend a subsequent rehearsal and the pad is likely to be required by another player, arrangements should be made to get the pad to the rehearsal.


7. Music parts represent a significant investment for the band, therefore players are respectfully reminded that music in their care should be looked after. This includes not marking parts in ink (pencil may be used); not trimming, cutting or hole punching parts; keeping the music neatly stored in the folder provided (to minimise creasing or dog-ears); and returning the music and pad to the librarian at the end of a formal concert. If additional pads or parts are required then these may be obtained from the librarian.


8. Suggestions for pieces to play are always welcome and should be discussed with the Musical Director. All will be considered, however the final decision on repertoire rests with the Musical Director.


9. The band has several instruments that are available for loan; please see a committee member to arrange this. Instruments are a valuable band asset so members must agree to take reasonable care of them. Members who borrow an instrument are financially responsible for that instrument whilst it is in their care so we recommend that sufficient insurance cover be arranged for it; many home contents policies provide cover but this should be checked. Click here to read our instrument care guidelines.


10. Members are required to purchase a blue polo shirt (embossed with the band logo) to be worn at outdoor engagements during the summer months; these are supplied by the band so see a committee member for more details, approximate cost £11. Uniform for formal concerts typically consists of white shirt with black trousers for men and white or black top with black skirt/trousers for women but this will be confirmed in advance.


11. The band is a member of BASBWE (British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles). One of the benefits of this membership is that they arrange events which may be of interest to either individual members or the band as a whole. The Secretary can provide details on request.


12. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held during or around the second week of February each year in order to elect the committee and to make decisions regarding the running of the band for the coming year.


13. An electronic news letter (e-news) is regularly distributed to members who provide us with an e-mail address; this contains a variety of information including upcoming concerts, social events and rehearsal information. For those without e-mail access a paper copy is available.


14. Click here for a copy of the band's formal constitution.

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