Fairbanks Music Department Attendance Policy
The Fairbanks Band attendance policy is designed to emphasize each person's importance to the group. All members are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances unless excused in advance by the director. There are very few excused absences for performances. In general, unless it is a personal illness, wedding, funeral, or military duty, it is unexcused. Excuse notes for rehearsals need to be presented to the director 48 hours in advance of the absence for approval.
If a member has to miss a performance, a parent must contact the director via phone or in person at least two weeks before the planned absence AND submit a note to the director. Please mark your calendars well and avoid conflicts by planning ahead and communicating clearly with the director and other advisors/sponsors/coaches. It is the responsibility of the director to notify students as far in advance as possible of rehearsals and performances, and it is, in turn, the responsibility of the student to arrange his or her schedule. More detail on the attendance policy, and the negative affects unexcused absences can have on a student's grade can be found in your Fairbanks Band Handbook. Click HERE for the Calendar of Events.

Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Keller at 937-349-3721 ext. 1306 or via email at fhsbando@gmail.com. Mr. Keller and his family respectfully ask you not call us at home unless it is an emergency. Thank you.