Joining The Believers Concert Band

Since there is nothing to sign, you might wonder what it means to "join" The Believers Concert Band?

Commitment is the key word when you “join” The Believers Concert Band.

The Believers Concert Band, at best, had a very humble beginning.  Through the enthusiasm, commitment and dedication of it’s members, The Believers Concert Band is quickly becoming a band of excellence.  That tradition of commitment has spread to each member of the band.  The tradition of giving our best, at the time, is the standard of commitment that is desired from each member.

When you officially join The Believers Concert Band, you are making some commitments. You will be committing to performances, rehearsals, music preparation, continuity, and etc.  You will also be committing to the common interest of the success of the band and to help others succeed.

We are not asking 100% attendance, but it is desired.  We are talking about dependability. In order to function successfully as an ensemble and live up to our own standards, we need to be able to depend on each and every member.

How to Join The Believers Concert Band

The Believers Concert Band is a performing band.  Membership is open to adult musicians in the community, college students, and talented students recommended by their directors.  There must be a position open in the appropriate section as determined by the music director.  The prospective member should attend rehearsals and “sit in” with the section to determine if they are comfortable with the performance level and to demonstrate to the section leader and director that they play to the desired musical level of performance.  Interested musicians should contact the director at (770) 536-2341 to set a date to attend a rehearsal.

Current openings

Clarinet

French horn

Flute

Rehearsal Schedule

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings (except as listed below) in the choir room of the Gainesville First United Methodist Church on Thompson Bridge Road. Come early for a time of fellowship from 5:30 to 5:55.

Rehearsal starts promptly at 6:00 pm each Tuesday. We will be sight reading the new music for the end of 2011, and the begining of 2012 season, and reviewing other music. (Fall to Summer off dates to follow.) 

Attendance Policy, Guiding Principles

Everyone realizes that the members of the Believers Band have a life and a family outside of band. The attendance policies exist to help ensure the success of the ensemble.

Personal conflicts with the schedule (rehearsals and performances) will come up from time to time. All we ask is that members not abuse the policy. Please consider the well being of the group before asking for an exception to be made. All rehearsals are important.

If a member is unable to attend a rehearsal or a performance that they have committed to due to illness or extreme emergency, it is the member’s responsibility to communicate with the director or their section leader. Members should notify and explain the conflict to the director or section leader at least a week prior to the rehearsal date in question and three weeks prior to a performance.

Students will be excused from a band rehearsal or performance if it conflicts with their participation in a school-sponsored event. If this situation arises, it is the student's responsibility to communicate with the director or their section leader. The student member should notify and explain the conflict to the director or section leader at least a week prior to the rehearsal date in question and three weeks prior to a performance.

With few exceptions, attendance is required for the three rehearsals before a performance.