CELL PHONE POLICY STATEMENT
FOR VBODA 6 DISTRICT EVENTS

March 31, 2008

The Instrumental music teachers of VBODA District 6 realize the importance of cell phone technology and its application in students’ lives. However, we also realize that improper use of cell phones by students at all-district band tryouts and during all-district band rehearsals might compromise the honesty, efficiency, and educational objectives of our district events. The following policies will be enforced at Middle School and High School All-District auditions, All-District event weekends, and at District Concert Festival.  

 

The following procedures will be implemented to insure efficient and reliable results for all District VI events.

 

All-District Band Auditions

Student use of cell phones at any time before, during, or after the student’s audition is forbidden.  On the day of the event, prior to entering the host school, students must either leave their cell phones on their bus or turn them over to their director or his/her adult designee.

Failure to adhere to this policy may result in the student’s disqualification from the event and the student's audition fee is not refundable.

 

All-District Band Event Rehearsals

Cell phones are not allowed in any rehearsal area.  Wireless devices must be left in instrument cases, travel bags, or book bags away from the student’s ensemble and must be TURNED OFF DURING ALL REHEARSALS.

Failure to adhere to this policy may result in the student’s disqualification from the event and the student's participation fee is not refundable.

 

District Concert Festival

Student use of cell phones at District Concert Festival is forbidden. This includes on stage, in the warm-up room, in the sight reading room, and in the auditorium. Participating directors are expected to establish their own cell phone procedures that will support this policy, and directors are responsible for their students’ compliance with the spirit of this policy.

Failure to adhere to this policy may result in the student or the participating band’s disqualification from the event.  Band registration and participation fees are not refundable.

 

 

Last Updated: 06/07/2008