• to a positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Start every rehearsal with a smile.
  • Know that you are an indeispensable member of this organization, that your efforts here are worthwhile and significant, and that your presence, actions, and attitude each day do matter.
• to productive rehearsals
  • Stay quiet and focused.
  • Strive for 100% effort.  Don't settle for less than your best.
  • At the end of each rehearsal, ask yourself whether the rehearsal was productive.  If your answer is no, what could you personally have done to achieve more?
  • Find something you accomplished or improved of which you can be proud after each rehearsal.
• to better musicianship
  • Practice at home daily.
  • Learn and memorize your music early.
  • Face technical challenges in your music with confidence.  Strive to be able to play your music perfectly.
  • Consider taking private lessons on your instrument.
• to setting goals for yourself and the group, stretching to achieve them
  • Think big.  Aim high.
• to teamwork and camaraderie
  • The "family" you create here might prove to be the source of your best high school memories.
• to the principles of our motto...

Unity - Pride - Respect