Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

9.6 Additional Guidelines for Trips, Appearances, and Competitions of School Music
Organizations: Choir, Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Solos and Ensembles, and
Stage Band
I. Local Appearances
A. Appearances must be approved by the principal, director, program director and appropriate
assistant superintendent of the Learning Networks and must meet the guidelines for the district
as stated in district policy.
B. Appearances during a vacation period or during the summer months must be specifically
approved by the appropriate assistant superintendent of the Learning Networks.
II. UIL Competition
Participation in the UIL organizational events is expected and required for stipends. Entry forms and
requests for payment of fees and transportation costs are to be submitted to the music office five (5)
weeks prior to the first day of the contest. This will make it possible for the music office to meet the
entry deadline for fees and transportation.
III. Out-of-District Trips
A. A marching band may go on out-of-district football trip designated by the principal as the
budget permits. The game should be close enough to Fort Worth for the band to return the
same night. Should the football trip for the band necessitate an overnight stay, a. Field Trip
Request Approval Form and the Field Trip Required Itinerary (if applicable) must be
submitted to the director of instrumental music ten (10) days prior to the activity. No
arrangements can be made until the Field Trip Request Approval Form and the Field Trip
Itinerary (if applicable) are approved and returned to the school.
B. Choruses, bands, orchestras, and related ensembles may participate in no more than two (2)
out-of-district activities per school year. One (1) out-of-district activity may be with the loss of
one (1) school day; the other out-of-district activity may be with the loss of two (2) school
days, not to exceed one (1) out-of-district activity per semester. A 910 Form is required.
C. A list of students participating will be given to the attendance clerk prior to the trip.
D. A stage band and mariachi band may enter four (4) contests/festivals during the year. Only one
(1) of the four (4) contests/festivals may require loss of one (1) school day.
E. Teachers of music may accompany their students to the following conferences, competitions,
or performances without the loss of substitute’s pay:
1. UIL;
2. Texas Music Educators Association; and/or
3. All trips that conform to Section 9.5 Guidelines for Trips, Appearances, and Competitions
of School Music Organizations: Choir, Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Solos and
Ensembles, and Stage Band.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 105 Revised: 10/9/2012