Internet & Social Media Etiquette

As a member of the Buchanan Educational Center Instrumental Music program, you represent the group at all times, including on social media platforms. It is expected that you hold yourself and the group to the highest standards. Any instances of slander, hate speech, cyberbullying, or other inappropriate comments directed toward individual members or sections of the program, the program as a whole, its directors and staff, or other schools/ensembles will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

Copyright laws prohibit the posting of videos of the band online at any time.

In an effort to guide social media practices, including group chats, please remember the following:

• DO NOT send friend/follow requests or private messages to any director or staff member through any social media platform. If you need to contact a director or staff member, please use the email addresses provided on the website.

• Social media is not a place where you can say and do whatever you want without consequences.

• Think twice before posting. If you would not want your parents, family, teachers, or future boss to see your post, do not post it!]

• The internet is permanent. Even if you delete something, it still exists somewhere.

• Remember many different audiences will see your posts, including administrators, alumni, current band members, parents, staff, prospective students and parents, and band enthusiasts all over the world.

• Do not post comments that you would not speak about openly, person to person.

• Remember that directors and staff are aware of what you post on social media. Eventually, we will hear about it.

• Keep in mind that potential employers and colleges use social media websites to screen candidates. Your career path and/or collegiate admissions or scholarship application can be directly impacted by your actions on social media websites.

• Protect yourself by maintaining a positive self-image that you can be proud of years from now.

• Section social media pages are NOT PERMITTED! No exceptions!

  • We encourage all students, staff, and parents to follow our programs on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts (links at the bottom of this page).