MCFF PIPES & DRUMS
BAND MANAGERS POLICIES

• All requests for a band performance must go through the Bands Web Site “Book the Band”
• If you are a band member and were asked by a patron for the band to perform, please direct them to the web site or file a request via the “Book the Band” link for them.
• By filing a request for the band via the web site the request gets forwarded to: Band Manager, Pipe Major, Drums Sgt. Drum Major, Pipe Sgt and Band President.

Steps that follow a performance Request:

1. Request gets reviewed by the Pipe Major and is given a Yes or No?
2. The Pipe Major sends the band manager the approval.
3. Band Manager sends out an “Event Request” to all members.
4. Band members MUST reply if available or not.
5. If it’s a MCFRS event and details are needed the Pipe Major will submit a Detail request for those members needed.   
6. Once the event roster is completed with the required amount of qualified performers the roster gets forwarded to the Pipe Major or designee of the event. 
7. A tune list, uniform class and report time and location E-mail will be sent by the Pipe Major or designee.

Upcoming events:

• The band will get several requests for band performances in a short period of time. An E-mail of “Upcoming Events” from the Band Manger will go out to all to inform of future events that are approved by the Pipe Major.
• Do Not Reply to the Upcoming Events E-mail.  It is for informational planning purposes only.  Wait until you get an “Event Request” before responding with your availability.   Please Please Please respond, whether as a yes or a no. 
• In a perfect world an Event Request would be send out 30 days prior to the event.  Because we DON’T live in a totally predictable world we will still try to put the event out at the earliest possible date.  This is especially critical when we need members detailed for the event. 
• Upcoming Events can be viewed on the bands Web Site.