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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a funny feeling this kid isn’t in band. He’s actually in the orchestra. The kid is in AYPO so obviously plays orchestra. Band was a cover. I also know what school this is, as my child is in this same performance which is taking place today. It’s a mix of band, orchestra, choir and drama students. It’s a fun holiday performance. My child is older and his teachers were 100% supportive.[/quote]

AYPO has at least two orchestras that have band instruments - AYP and AYSO. Woodwinds, brass, percussion, they're all there.

Both our children go to the same school, but I'm not sure OP's kid does. Today's performances encompass the entire day, and DD is missing ALL her classes. Then will be back in school this evening and tomorrow evening for two more performances. She has a summative today. [b]She took 1/2 during FLEX yesterday, and will take the other half tomorrow.  [/b]

OP, every orchestra director my DD has had, has had the kids sign off on a schedule for the school year, affirming that they will make it to performances, it is part of their grade, and that they will keep the instructor informed. Is that not the case with band? Additionally, what will he do when he makes it to district/regional/state bands? Those require missing at least one whole day of school.[/quote]

That was a good idea. I wonder why mine didn’t think of that. Mine has a summative today as well but is making it up only tomorrow in FLEX. Not sure mine can finish.[/quote]

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