Block 7 Band
Block 7 Band is an afterschool concert band option for MCVSD students seeking to participate in the music program at their home school, and South students whose course load does not allow them to take the band class. Specific rules govern eligibility to join Block 7 Band.
If you are interested in participating in Block 7 Band please read the following before registering. All Block 7 Band members must also return the Participation Contract at their first rehearsal. |
Participation in Block 7 Band is a privilege that allows students that attend the MCVSD, and South students who had trouble with scheduling to be a part of the Middletown High School South Instrumental Music Department. South students must discuss their scheduling with the director before registering.
Block 7 Band students can perform in the winter and spring concerts, are eligible to participate in and audition for additional school ensembles, and may join the music program on the annual spring trip as long as they maintain membership in good standing. Block 7 Band students are not eligible to audition for honors ensembles such as All Shore, Region, or All State.
In order to maintain a membership in good standing, students may have no more than two (2) excused absences in each concert cycle (winter and spring). Approximately 10 rehearsals are held before each concert from 3-4:15pm on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please refer to the calendar for a more complete schedule. Students must also attend the concert dress rehearsals and the concerts themselves. Students who do not fulfill their Block 7 Band requirements will be removed from the concert ensemble, and may lose their eligibility to participate in other instrumental performing ensembles. Students may also be removed from the ensemble for disruptive behavior. Additionally, students may be asked to leave the ensemble if they are consistently picked up more than 15 minutes past the end of rehearsal.
South students who are looking towards Block 7 Band as an option should also be aware of the following:
- Participation in Block 7 Band is not sufficient to be eligible for or to maintain membership in Tri M.
- Seniors in Block 7 Band are not guaranteed to play at Graduation and may need to make special arrangements to be allowed to play.
- South students may not participate in Block 7 Band for more than two (2) years.
- Block 7 Band is not recommended for South Freshmen. Please contact Mr. Raguseo with questions about when exceptions may be made.
Block 7 Band students can perform in the winter and spring concerts, are eligible to participate in and audition for additional school ensembles, and may join the music program on the annual spring trip as long as they maintain membership in good standing. Block 7 Band students are not eligible to audition for honors ensembles such as All Shore, Region, or All State.
In order to maintain a membership in good standing, students may have no more than two (2) excused absences in each concert cycle (winter and spring). Approximately 10 rehearsals are held before each concert from 3-4:15pm on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please refer to the calendar for a more complete schedule. Students must also attend the concert dress rehearsals and the concerts themselves. Students who do not fulfill their Block 7 Band requirements will be removed from the concert ensemble, and may lose their eligibility to participate in other instrumental performing ensembles. Students may also be removed from the ensemble for disruptive behavior. Additionally, students may be asked to leave the ensemble if they are consistently picked up more than 15 minutes past the end of rehearsal.
South students who are looking towards Block 7 Band as an option should also be aware of the following:
- Participation in Block 7 Band is not sufficient to be eligible for or to maintain membership in Tri M.
- Seniors in Block 7 Band are not guaranteed to play at Graduation and may need to make special arrangements to be allowed to play.
- South students may not participate in Block 7 Band for more than two (2) years.
- Block 7 Band is not recommended for South Freshmen. Please contact Mr. Raguseo with questions about when exceptions may be made.