10 Rules For Picking New Band Members

© 2009 Vinny Ribas

I’ll go out on a limb here and venture a guess that every singer dreams of having the world’s most smokin’ band behind them.
Amazing instrumentation, coupled with flawless backup vocals, can bring just about any show to life. Unfortunately, sometimes
having unbelievable talent in your band comes with a price. That price can take on many different forms – ego, unprofessionalism,
the unwillingness to be a team player and so much more.

Here are 10 rules to follow when you’re putting your band together:

1. Pick personality over talent every time. Find the best players you can find who also get along with everyone and don’t
bring their personal baggage to the gig or rehearsal.

2. Find people who know how to be professional both on and off stage. You are the one who suffers if one of the band
members mouths off to the club owner, gets in a Your Participation
The band has recently changed its focus from playing around town at different retirement facilities and community venues to
offering a regular concert schedule at set Concert Halls.  With that said, there will be a greater need to make every rehearsal
as productive as possible. There will be a lot more music to master in a shorter period of time.  Rehearsals should NOT be
viewed as personal “practice” time but rather as “rehearsals’ designed to putting the style, phrasing, articulations,
interpretation and musicality together with the entire ensemble. It is each individual’s responsibility to know their individual
parts prior to attending rehearsal to ensure 100% focus on the directors instructions

Personal Musical Responsibility:

It is each individual members responsibility to learn and know their individual part. Taking your
folder home AND practicing are STRONGLY encouraged; however, if you will not be present for the
next rehearsal or concert, it is imperative you leave your folder with your section leader or the music
librarian.  If you find that you cannot be present for a rehearsal or concert, please make every effort to
return your folder to a band member, preferably in your section or call (941) 363-1237 so someone
can make arrangements to get the folder from you!  Attendance is essential to any performing group!
Please make every effort to be at each rehearsal and on time!

Performance Attire:
Formal Concerts:
    Concert Embroidered Logo Black Dress Shirt
    Black Pants, Black Belt, Black Shoes, & Black Socks

Please see Lita Tyler (Flute) to order an embroidered logo black dress shirt.   They are available for
$25.  You must be fitted for a shirt before it is ordered.  

Annual Membership Dues

Each member is responsible for a $50 annual membership dues. This is due within the first 30 days of
your membership. The Board of Directors have voted on this to help with the costs of renting
rehearsal and performance venues, the ongoing purchase of new music, insurance costs, etc. For new
or returning members, you will also need to purchase the embroidered black logo dress shirt for $25
in addition to the band membership dues.

A typical rehearsal
Starting on time is essential!  While the rehearsal begins at 7:00pm sharp, call time for rehearsal is 6:45pm so you have time
to collect any new music passed out for the rehearsal and have time to organize your music to the rehearsal line up for the
evening. Many times, it also takes time to re-organize the seating arrangements due to participation. Please make every effort
to arrive early so you are prepared and ready for the downbeat at 7:00pm. At starting time, the Director steps to the podium,
the band members chatter should cease at that time and your full attention given to the director.

Rehearsal will always begin with a period of warm-up exercises. Just as it is important for an athlete to warm-up before a
game, so too, a musician’s warm-up is extremely important to ensure proper musical sounds, techniques, balance and blend.
Following the warm-up, the band will be tuned to the principal clarinet (the bandmaster). During your musical rest or while
the director is working with different sections, it is your responsibility to pay close attention to instructions and your
measures for proper entrance and style techniques requested.

To make this a success and fun for all, we encourage a willingness to play any part as needed to maintain optimal balance of
each section, without objection. 

Section leaders responsibilities:

Your Section Leader is responsible for making sure all the parts are being covered at all times. Your section leader, in
consultation with the director, will determine who plays the various parts. If at any time you feel you would like to be
playing a different part, please consult your section leader first.  They will discuss this with the director, after which either an
audition or some other means of qualifying you for that position you are requesting will take place.

Sectional practices may be announced through the season. This helps to reduce the time during the rehearsal going over
difficult passages, and where decisions as to solos can be made. Generally, we like to meet one hour before the full band
rehearsal. This depends largely on the particular facility as to whether we have access to other rooms in addition to the main
hall.

The Band Board 

All Board of Director Meetings are open to any and all current band members. We encourage you to
participate with this important aspect of the organization whenever possible. Many decisions are
made as to the direction of the band; Concert venues, Fundraising ideas, marketing, etc.

Your Current Board of Directors:

    Tyler Wilson, President
    Jim Hyler, Vice President
    Derek Nash, Treasurer
    Shelby Shaw, Secretary
    Nancy Niemi
    Jim Hund
    Amanda Nix
    Dorothy Blum
    David Gurowsky
    David DeWitt
  
Volunteers
It is important that everyone participate in some way to the development and ongoing functions of
the band. Below are a few ways you can contribute to help with the band.

Librarian and Music sorting

Setup and tear down assistance
Concert days; Moving equipment, Setup, Seating arrangements
Publicity/Promoting and Marketing
Scheduling
 Fundraising
Grant Writing
Advertising

Marketing and Promoting Responsibility:

Marketing is EVERYONE’S responsibility!! It is important for everyone to promote and market the band. As the band
changes its focus to concert venues rather that retirement locations, it is imperative that we all make an extra effort to get the
word out to the community to promote the band’s performances. We also encourage you to spread the word to other
musicians that may be interested in joining the band. Again, this is YOUR band and it will only be a strong and good as you
make it. Let’s all do our part in bring the community exciting musical entertainment for years to come!

If you know anyone that would like to be added to our Email Mailing List as a Friend of the Band please
email [email protected] with their First and Last Name and email address.  
fight with a customer, gets arrested etc, especially if it’s your band. Your reputation is on the line 24/7. [private_member]

3. Be sure everyone agrees on the kind(s) of music that you’re going to be playing, and is also capable of playing well in
those styles. Find players whose styles compliment each other.

4. Find team players – people who get along and work together well on and off stage.

5. Find musicians who don’t have an ego. They need to know what their role is, shine when it is their turn to shine, and lay
back and support the rest of the band the rest of the time. The last thing you need is a soloist stepping on other soloists or playing
all over the vocals.

6. Be sure everyone knows who the band leader is and respects him or her. If it’s not you, find someone who knows how to
be a band leader.

7. Be certain everyone knows who the songwriters will be. If the band is only going to play your songs, then make that
known up front. If the band will be writing together and picking the best of the songs, then make that known. There are a limited
number of songs on a CD, and many bands have split because everyone wants THEIR song on it!

8. Avoid anyone with drug or alcohol challenges. Nothing destroys a band quicker than substance abuse. There is not a
musician on this earth who plays or sings his best drunk or stoned. It only leads to problems on and off stage.

9. Know what you want. Don’t settle for less than what you want or need to deliver the sound and quality that you desire.
It’s your reputation on the line at every gig!

10. Be sure that everyone is willing to rehearse often. This will ensure that the band stays tight, has new material and is
always at the top of its game. It also shows that your band members are as committed as you are to putting on a 1 st rate show every
time.
By following these basic guidelines, you will have a band that works and plays together effortlessly and as one cohesive unit. This
will enable you to concentrate on what you do best 100% of the time, without the worry of wondering what the rest of the band is
doing![/private_member]

Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies: Current

6 years ago
PREAMBLE

The Constitution states the basic purposes of the organization and the basis of membership. The by-laws provide the
basic rules and authority for organizing and maintaining the organization. Policies are rules implemented by the Board.
They can be changed by the Board–usually through consultation with the membership–but in ways less cumbersome
than by-law changes.

CONSTITUTION

I. This organization shall be known as the Bloomington Community Band.

II. Its purpose shall be:

• To contribute positively to the musical literacy and musical environment of the community it serves, whether local or
otherwise.
• To provide opportunity and training for individual musical expression and growth among the membership.
• To reaffirm the community concert band position in American Music.

III. Members

Active membership in the Bloomington Community Band requires a commitment to the mission and vision of the band
and payment  (or a waiver) of the dues owed that membership year.

IV. Operation as a Non-Profit Organization

The Bloomington Community Band is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes,
including, for such purposes the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

No part of the net earnings of the Bloomington Community Band shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its
members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the Band shall be authorized and empowered to pay
reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes
set forth in Article II. No substantial part of the activities of the Band shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or
otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Band shall not participate in or intervene in (including the
publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public
office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not
permitted to be carried on (a) by an association exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an association, contributions to
which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.

Upon dissolution of the Bloomington Community Band, the Board, after paying or making provisions for the payment of
all the liabilities of the Band, shall dispose of all the assets of the Band exclusively for the purposes of the Bloomington
Community Band. Assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal
government, or to a state or local government, for a specific purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be
disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the Bloomington
Community Band is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations as said Court
shall determine which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

V. Amendments to the Constitution

This constitution may be amended by a vote of the active members in conformance with Article VI of the Bylaws.

BYLAWS

I. Membership

A. Qualifications for membership:

1. Any person 18 years of age or over who is interested in the purpose of the Bloomington Community Band may enter
the membership process. Those under 18 who wish to play with the band must be sponsored by an active member and
approved by the Board.

2. Anyone who has paid the current membership year’s dues (or obtained a waiver) at least 30 days before an election
or scheduled referendum on other matters is eligible to vote.  Dues are pro-rated for those who join after May 31.

II. Board of Directors

A. Executive authority:
The executive authority of the Band is vested in a Board of Directors whose duties shall include:

1. Management of the general affairs of the Band, taking all action which is compatible with the best interests of the
Band.

2. Management of the financial affairs of the Band, including establishment of an annual budget and the maintenance of
financial records.

3. Appointment and dismissal of the Music Director and Associate Music Director.

4. Replacement of members of the Board of Directors who are unable to complete their terms of office.

5. Establishment of a schedule of rehearsals and concerts.

B. Titles and Duties:

The Board of Directors shall consist of the following:

1. Members elected from the active membership:

• Chair, who shall call and preside over Board meetings and general membership meetings and oversee the
responsibilities of other Board members.
• Vice Chair and Business Manager, who shall make arrangements for concerts, trips, and substitute for the Chair as
needed.
• Publicity Coordinator, who shall promote and publicize all activities of the Band and oversee the printing of handbooks,
programs, brochures, advertising matter, and other appropriate material, including the Band’s Web site.
• Secretary, who shall keep records of all meetings of the Band and Board and maintain other permanent records.
• Treasurer, who shall collect and disburse all monies as approved by the Board, and prepare appropriate financial
reports.
• Librarian, who shall maintain the music library in good order, keep an electronic record of all the music in the library,
and arrange for transportation of the music folders to and from rehearsals and concerts.
• Property Manager, who shall arrange for setting up chairs, stands, and equipment at all rehearsals and concerts, and
for transporting equipment to and from the concert sites.
• Personnel Manager, who shall maintain an up-to-date membership list and distribute this list to Band members at the
beginning of each calendar year and to each probationary member. The Personnel Manager also maintains a list of
probationary members, keeps a record of attendance at rehearsals and concerts, and processes applications from
potential members under the age of 18. The Personnel Manager ensures that the new member information sheet is kept
up-to-date and is distributed as necessary to new members.
• Historian, who shall collect and maintain documents and other artifacts pertaining to the history of the Band.
• Development Officer, who shall develop and coordinate projects to raise funds.

2. Ex Officio members appointed by the Board:

• The Music Director, who shall be in charge of the musical direction of the Band, including choice of repertoire and
seating within sections.
• The Associate Music Director, who shall participate in rehearsals and concerts and substitute for the Music Director as
needed.

C. Organization:

• Each member of the Board shall have one vote.

• A quorum shall exist when a simple majority of elected Board members are present.
• Active members may address the Board upon request to the Board Chair. Active members may attend Board meetings.

D. Election of Board Members:

1. On or before the first rehearsal in September of each year, the Chair of the Board shall appoint a three-member
Nominating Committee (one, and only one, of whom shall be a Board member; all of whom shall be active members of
the Band) for the purpose of preparing a slate of candidates.

• Candidates in odd-numbered years will be:

• Business Manager
• Publicity Coordinator
• Librarian
• Historian
• Development Officer.

• Candidates in even-numbered years will be:

• Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Personnel Manager
• Property Manager.

2. The Nominating Committee shall present its report at the first rehearsal in October, listing one candidate for each of
the positions listed in paragraph 1. above, as appropriate for the current year. All candidates must be active members.

3. At this rehearsal, it shall require a two-thirds majority vote of the active membership present and voting to sustain
the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. Lacking the required vote, the Nominating Committee shall be
instructed to prepare a revised slate for the following rehearsal.

4. Each elected member of the Board will serve a two-year term, beginning January 1.

5. If for any reason a Board member is unable to complete a term, the Board will appoint a successor from the active
membership to serve until the next election.

III. Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Directors and meetings of the full Band membership may be called at the request of the Chair
of the Board or a majority of the Board. A quorum for a Board meeting is six members. Full Band membership meetings
take place only at regularly scheduled rehearsals. Notice of these meetings must be given at a scheduled rehearsal or
concert at least one week in advance.

IV. Membership Dues

The Board of Directors may establish membership dues subject to approval by the membership. The Board Chair shall
have the power to waive dues in appropriate cases due to financial hardship or for other reasons in the best interests of
the Band.

V. Dismissal

Members may be dropped from the roster by 3/4 vote of the Board of Directors for conduct not compatible with the
Band’s best interests.

VI. Amendments
A. This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of active members at a regularly scheduled
rehearsal.

B. Previous notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws, along with a copy of the proposed
amendment, must be presented at a duly constituted meeting of the Band membership at least 30 days or three full
rehearsals prior to voting.

Constitution and Bylaws approved by the Active Members of the Bloomington Community Band, 9/23/2002, with slight
revisions April 19, 2010; Amended 2/20/2012; slightly amended 7/23/2012.

VII. Dues

Dues of $36.00 will be assessed to all members on May 1 of each year.  Those seeking membership after May 31 of a
given year will have their dues prorated for the balance of the year.

POLICIES

I. Rehearsals and Concerts

A. Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings.

B. Members are expected to exercise common courtesy to avoid disruptions, for example, when late at rehearsals and
concerts.

C. Bring a music stand to rehearsals and concerts, and, as needed, a folding chair.

D. In sections where there is more than one part, a section leader will have the responsibility to see that all the parts are
covered, i.e., at least one player on each part.

E. Members are expected to attend rehearsals and concerts as regularly as possible.

• If a member of the Band cannot attend a scheduled concert, he or she is expected to notify the Music Director well in
advance so that a substitute can be obtained.
• The final decision to play a scheduled concert is always contingent on sufficient participation of band members, with
adequate representation of parts in all sections as determined by the Music Director.

F. For outdoor concerts, a decision not to play based on weather at that location will be made by the Music Director 1/2
hour before the scheduled start of the concert.

G. The standard uniform for the Bloomington Community Band is a band shirt (a dark cobalt blue Lands’ End polo with
the band logo in silver thread). It should be worn untucked with black pants or skirt. Navy blue pants or skirts are not
acceptable. For indoor concerts, wear black shoes and socks. Except for religious head-coverings, no headgear may be
worn for indoor concerts other than holiday concerts where appropriate seasonal caps may be worn. For outdoor
concerts in warm weather, musicians may substitute shorter black bottoms (shorts, capris, crop pants, etc.) that are at
least finger-tip length. Musicians may also choose the color of their shoes or sandals for outdoor performances; black is
strongly encouraged. If a member chooses to wear a cap outdoors, it must be a solid black baseball-style cap, either
with the band logo in silver thread from Lands’ End or plain, with no other visible adornment. No substitutes are allowed.

H. Each year the Board will approve a list of concerts.

I. Audience appeal and nature of the venue are important considerations in the selection of repertoire.

J. The concertmaster is the clarinet player who holds the first chair in that section. (Approved by the Board 2/20/2012)

II. Fund raising: Major fund raising projects involving extensive member participation shall be subject to approval by a
majority vote of the membership.

III. Other Responsibilities of Members:

A. Individual parts may be borrowed from a folder and taken home for practice. They must be returned for the next
rehearsal or concert whether or not the borrower is present. A check-out procedure will be established by the Librarian.

B. Each player should be on the lookout for persons in the community to invite to become Band members. Encourage
them to come with you to a rehearsal and/or provide the Music Director or Personnel Manager with the names and
phone numbers so official invitations can be extended.

C. A prospective new member under 18 years of age is to be referred to the appropriate section leader. The section
leader must request the Board of Directors to approve or reject the prospective member no later than the fourth
rehearsal following the initial date of attendance.

IV. The Bloomington Community Band and its members accept the limitations and privileges implied by the United
States Copyright Code (Title 17) and the Fair Use Clause. The following are acceptable reasons for copying music in the
Band’s possession:
• facilitating page turns,
• enlarging small print,
• replacing damaged originals,
• ensuring that all musicians have access to a part,
• supplementing editions that are permanently out of print.

(Approved by the Board 9/19/2005)

V. Loan of music to other organizations.

 A. The Bloomington Community Band shall not loan its music to other organizations, but may, at the discretion of the
librarian, and within the terms outlined above, provide assistance to other organizations by way of photocopies.

B. At the discretion of the librarian, and within the terms outlined above, other musical organizations may request
assistance with replacement parts. Reimbursement for photocopies and postage are expected, as applicable.

(Approved by the Board 9/19/2005)

VI. Website policies.

The guidelines for the Bloomington Community Band website are general. Broadly speaking, the intent for the web site is
that it should reflect the purpose of the Bloomington Community Band as an organization as stated in our constitution:

• To contribute positively to the musical literacy and musical environment of the community it serves, whether local or
otherwise.
• To provide opportunity and training for individual musical expression and growth among the membership.
• To reaffirm the community concert band position in American Music.

Specifically, the web site should be used as a promotional tool for communicating information about the band to our
potential audience and potential members. Also, it can serve the band itself to provide a means of internal
communication with respect to band business. Hopefully, links to sites of interest to band audiences and members helps
reaffirm the community concert band position in American music.

Consistency of style for all BCB web pages should always be the goal. Pages should conform to World Wide Web
Consortium (W3C, https://www.w3.org/) accepted best practices. Simplicity in visual page design is another worthy
goal. Lastly, the site should be easy to navigate, with quick load time for all pages.

(Approved by the Board 10/17/2005)

VII. Dues

A. Dues of $25 will be assessed to all members on May 1 of each year.  Dues will not be assessed for musicians who fill
in occasionally to cover absences.  A full year of active membership in the band is covered by a $25 payment during that
month.  Those seeking membership after May 31 of a given year will have their dues payments reduced by $2 times the
number of full months that have elapsed since April 30. (Approved by the Board 2/20/2012)

B. “The Board Chair shall have the power to waive dues in appropriate cases due to financial hardship or for other
reasons in the best interests of the band.” (from the BCB By-Laws)  A request for waiving of dues must be addressed in
writing to the Board chair and will be held in confidence.

C. Notice will be sent out by e-mail once a year to a current list of active members.

D. The dues policy does not preclude special collections such as the rehearsal space donations.

(Approved by the Board 10/15/2007 and accepted at a full Band membership meeting on October 29, 2007; Amended
2/20/2012)

VIII. Small Musical Groups within the Bloomington Community Band

From time to time, smaller musical groups may be formed by member(s) of the BCB.  Upon petition from the founding
BCB member(s) of a smaller musical group, the BCB Board of Directors will consider the establishment of a subsidiary
relationship with the group.  If approved by the Board under the terms of this policy, the subsidiary group will then fall
under the governance of the Board and be subject to the rights and responsibilities of BCB band members.  At that
point,

 All income from performances by the subsidiary group will be given to the Bloomington Community Band.
o   Normally, regular members of a subsidiary group are not to be paid.  If a substitute player must be hired for a
vacancy in a paying job, the payment to the player will be deducted from any proceeds.

 The group will be covered by the BCB’s liability insurance policy.

 The royalties from music performed by the group for which there is income will be reported by the BCB to BMI
and be covered by the BCB’s annual payment through the Association of Concert Bands.
o   The subsidiary group will provide all relevant information to facilitate payment of the royalties.

 Each subsidiary group will be listed on the BCB’s web site and have its own web page that shows its relationship
with the BCB regarding revenue and provides instructions on how to book the group.
(Approved by the Board, March 24, 2014)

 IX. Policy Regarding Underwriting Named Chairs in the Bloomington Community Band

This policy provides an opportunity for donors to underwrite a “named” chair. The named chair is a way to recognize a
sizeable financial contribution to the BCB and the person for whom the chair is named.

Each named chair will require a minimum $5,000 from the underwriter. The contribution may be used as the Board of
Directors determines.

No money from the underwriter is to be paid to the person occupying the named chair.

The underwriter’s name will be placed in the season program.

Chairs will be named as the underwriters see fit, not necessarily to be assigned to the section leader’s or principal’s
chair.  An awards committee is to select the named chairs recipients.
(Approved by the Board April 21, 2014; amended June 23, 2014)

X. Policy Regarding Minimum Playing Standards for Members

All new members of the band join under an initial assessment period of eight rehearsals where the new member is
present.  (This assessment period should include encouragement and support from the section leader and conductor(s)
especially when a new member is struggling.)  New players not meeting minimum standards of musicianship following
this assessment period should be sustained only as long as their interest is intense and they are making definite
progress.  If, in the opinion of the conductors and section leader, a player is considered deficient after the assessment
period, the conductor(s) and section leader will bring the matter to the attention of the Board, who will determine what
action needs to be taken.  This could include suggesting private lessons or tutoring, or a decision to ask the new
member to return when skills have improved.

(Approved by the Board April 20, 2015)

XI. Policy Regarding Use of the Vanguard Investment Funds

Earnings from the BCB investment fund will be transferred to the operating budget on an annual basis.  The amount
transferred will be 5% of a twelve-quarter moving average of the fund value.  An affirmative vote of seven members of
the Board is required for withdrawals in excess of this amount.

(Approved by the Board July 20, 2015)

XII. Policy Regarding Stipends for the Music Director and the Graduate Student Library Assistant

Compensation for the positions of Music Director and Music Library Graduate Student Assistant is normally taken from
the BCB Endowment proceeds.  They are to be funded at a minimum of $4000/annum for the Music Director and
$1000/annum for the Library Assistant.

(Approved by the Board August 17, 2015)

OUTDATED POLICIES
VIII. Music Advisory Committee [Policy eliminated by Board vote on 8/20/2012]

A mechanism shall be put into place to allow band members to have input into musical selection for concerts and
rehearsals. The Bloomington Community Band will have a music advisory committee whose purpose will be to work with
the directors to ensure that the music selected for our venues will provide enjoyment for our audiences and band
members and musical growth for band members. The director retains overall responsibility for the musical direction of
the band, including choice of repertoire. The committee is also involved with providing opportunities and training for
individual musical expression and growth among the membership. The committee will consist of 6 band members, as
well as the director and assistant director. Candidates are chosen for Board consideration by the Nominating Committee.
They should represent a cross section of the band.

• The Music Advisory Committee shall consist of 6 band members selected by the Nominating Committee and approved
by the Board for two-year terms. Half of the committee will start terms each calendar year, paralleling the structure of
the Board. If a member resigns, the Board will select a replacement for the duration of the term.
• The Nominating Committee shall endeavor to keep the Music Advisory Committee representative of the Band in terms
of instrumentation, experience with the Band, and musical training as much as possible.
• The Nominating Committee is charged with ensuring that one member (either old or new) is willing to act as a
facilitator/convener for the next year. The duties of the facilitator/convener are to announce a proposed agenda,
schedule meetings, and follow up on agenda items. At each meeting, general minutes shall be kept by a member of the
committee. These minutes shall be posted on the Band web site.