Policies & Procedures

Rehearsals & Attendance
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays at 7:00pm (unless otherwise noted) from September through June. Regular attendance is vital as we depend on all members' contributions to the band.
  • Please arrive early to warm up, tune, and be ready for a 7:00 pm downbeat. The room is available at 6:45 pm.
  • If you are unable to attend rehearsal, please email pcwband@gmail.com preferably with 48 hours’ notice.
  • Bring your music to all rehearsals and work with your section leader to ensure all parts are covered in the event of your absence.

Concerts
  • Performance attire is either (1) PCWB t-shirt, black pants, black shoes and socks or (2) all black formal wear: black shoes and socks, black pants or long skirts (below the knee) or dresses; tops with sleeves, no spaghetti straps or tanks, please. Holiday and other events may vary.
  • All music is property of PCWB and will be collected periodically.
  • Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. See any board member if you or a friend or family member are willing to assist with pre or post concert needs.​
Dues
  • Dues are necessary to cover expenses related to the ongoing functionality of the band including: venue rentals, music purchases, equipment transportation, and conductor stipend.
  • Adult members: $30/term. ​​
  • Dues are requested by the third rehearsal of each term, or the third rehearsal of the season if paying for the entire year. If this is a financial hardship, partial or full waivers are available with application. See Lonny Doi, Band Treasurer, for details.​

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​Section Leaders
Section leaders work with the conductor to determine part assignments and address other issues within a section. They are here to help answer questions you might have about the music and to assist with any technical issues that may arise with your part. 
Current section leaders
  • Flutes: Bridgette Smith
  • Double Reeds: Amanda Marshall
  • Clarinets: Audrey Rasmussen
  • Low Reeds: Jessica Porter
  • Saxophones: Janet Tolopka
  • Tumpets: Bill Baucum
  • Horns: Greg Filzen
  • Trombones: Janet Range
  • Euphoniums: Eric Schniewind
  • Tubas: Eric Peterson
  • Percussion: Lonny Doi


PCWB Board
The PCWB board meets monthly to plan performances and other events. Elections for new members are held in January and meetings are open to all members. See any board member for details on how you can participate.
Current board members
  • President: Henry Spafford, saxophone
  • Secretary: Audrey Rasmussen, clarinet
  • Treasurer: Lonny Doi, percussion
  • At Large: Bill Baucum, trumpet; ​Janet Range, trombone Corey Plank, trombone; Laura Gaffney, clarinet
Above all - this is a community band with a common goal of making music and new friends!

Code of Conduct

  • The person with the little stick is the conductor. Follow his or her instructions.
  • Official internal band communications are conducted via pcwband@gmail.com. Members will receive updates and notices regarding rehearsals and performances. This is particularly crucial during inclement weather or for any change in rehearsal time or venue.
  • Be on time to all rehearsals and performances. Exceptions require 48 hours’ notice to pcwband@gmail.com. If 48 hours’ notice is not possible, please communicate ASAP.
  • Turn off or silence all cell phones and electronic devices and refrain from texting during rehearsals and performances.
  • Refrain from illegal activities and/or being under the influence of any substance that Impacts your ability to perform or behave appropriately. Rehearsals and performances on public school property are subject to school district rules and regulations.
  • During rehearsal, refrain from talking or playing unless directed to do so. Be engaged, but don't distract others.
  • You are encouraged to practice individually, seek private lessons, and attend sectionals in order to learn the music and perform it confidently.
  • Return all music after each concert series.
  • Respect others and have fun!

Section Leader Job Description

  • Get the Policy and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Dues Form to new members and collect the Code of Conduct form back and get them to the board. Extra copies are located in the drawer in the back room.
  • Distribute music to section members.
  • Recommend to the director auditions of new members, if necessary.
  • Track attendance of section members.
  • Serve as a liaison to the director for issues with the section.
  • Assist section members as needed.
  • Run sectionals.
  • Other duties as assigned by the board.