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In response to COVID-19 outbreak forcing cancellation of various on-campus activities, we have decided to move our 2020 Band Student Leadership Team Training to virtual classes / interviews.  We will be uploading various video lessons to help you prepare for your application, service project and interview. 

​These will take place on Google Classroom, therefore, you will need to contact Mr. Cantrell to get the class code.  In the meantime, please study the information below from the previous application process.

band student leadership team

2019-2020

Drum Major                       Emilie Mathé
Brass Captain                    Taylor Click
Woodwind Captain           Matthew Tingley
Guard Captain                    Jasmine Welton
Drum Captain                    Michael Crouse
Secretary                            Madison Swaney
Guard Sergeant                 Katelyn Gomez
Property Sergeant            Jackson Odegard
Property Crew                   Will Akridge, Anan Rahman, Cale Brown and Luke Pendley
Morale Leader/ 
Chaplain                               Viridiana Guerrero
 
Section Leaders:
Flute                           TBA                                                               
Clarinet                      Elizabeth Tingley
Saxophone                 Will Akridge
Trumpet                     Taylor Click
Horn                            Viridiana Guerrero
Low Brass                   David Guerrero
Percussion                 Michael Crouse

BAND STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM INFORMATION
DRUM MAJOR AUDITION INFO.
3/18/19: Mr. Cantrell's clinic focused on the requirements for the Band Student Leadership Application.  Please use the buttons above for the Application and helpful links to help you with your resume and service project.  Additionally, we would like for you to ponder this quote: "When you learn, you teach; when you get, give."  Please read pages 15-20 in the Leadership Team Workbook above.  Be prepared to discuss your goals that serve as the perfect description of your "Dream Group" and "I Went On A Search For A Leader."
LEADERSHIP HIERARCHY AND DUTIES OF BAND STUDENT LEADERSHIP:
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It is important to realize that every student in this program has an influence, positive or negative.  The goal of an officer should be to go beyond that of the average band member. When you accomplish this, you have become a leader. Leadership goes beyond a rehearsal; it is more than a full time job -- it is a lifestyle.

The foundation of genuine leadership is maturity and a good attitude. Successful leadership only results from respecting others and having their respect.  The following is a list of ways to gain the respect of your peers:
  1. Competency -- the ability to do your job
  2. Lead by example and set high standards
  3. Be energetic and enthusiastic -- it's contagious!!
  4. Be responsible and stay informed
  5. Be consistent!!

Furthermore, you must respect other leaders. If the leaders of an organization can not communicate and work together, there is no hope. Commit to being a team player, not a hero.
 
Finally, lead from within the band, not from above the band; you are still a student who has to go to class with these individuals.  As you seek to be an officer of this band, be sure to walk the walk before you talk the talk. If you are not selected as an officer, do not be angry. If you have predetermined that you will quit band if you do not get a position, you are not a leader. As an officer, you will now be in the most important part of the group. When all members are operating under the appropriate authority, the band will improve.

Leadership Hierarchy:
The student officers will include but are not limited to the following positions.  All positions will report directly to the Band Directors.
Executive Leadership:
            Drum Major(s)
            Captains (Brass, Guard, Percussion, Woodwind)
 
Officers:
            Secretary
            Property Sergeant
            Section Leaders
            Guard/Percussion Sergeants
            Property Crew
            Librarians
            Morale Chaplain
            Historian
 
                         Duties of the Band Student Leadership Team
                                                                         (duties are not limited to the following)
 
Drum Major
  1. Act as a liaison between all band (winds, percussion, and guard) students and director.
  2. Oversee that all student leaders are doing their jobs; responsible for completing all duties if leaders are absent.
  3. Will be in charge of and run all meetings of the executive leaders and/or student leadership team.
  4. Conduct basic fundamentals at the beginning of each marching rehearsal.
  5. Conduct proper warm-ups.
  6. Direct and assist directors at all marching band rehearsals.
  7. Prepare band for inspection before all performances -- inspect section leaders.
  8. Assist other captains in their absence.
  9. Be responsible for administering discipline (under the guidance of the director).
  10. Keep the uniform room neat and orderly.
  11. Be responsible for inventory of Marching uniforms and Marching Shakos.
  12. Assist the Uniform Committee Parents in distributing and collecting uniforms before and after every performance.
  13. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the instrument room, uniform room, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. The director will dismiss you.
  14. Receive awards at competitions and festivals as the representative of the students and band.
  15. Assist with officer clinics and auditions.
  16. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  17. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  18. Be positive!
 
Brass Captain
  1. Act as a liaison between the brass students and director.
  2. Oversee that all brass section leaders are doing their jobs; be responsible for completing all duties if brass leaders are absent.
  3. Responsible for instrument check-out and inventory of instruments (repair and maintenance).
  4. Assists with instrument and locker assignments.  Keeps the instrument storage areas neat and organized.
  5. Organize, supervise, and train water crews for all rehearsals and performances.
  6. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the instrument room, uniform room, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. The director will dismiss you.
  7. Keep all instrument storage areas neat and orderly.
  8. Receive awards at competitions and festivals as the representative of the students and band
  9. Assist with officer clinics and auditions
  10. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program
  11. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band
  12. Be positive!
 
Woodwind Captain
  1. Act as a liaison between the woodwind students and director.
  2. Oversee that all woodwind section leaders are doing their jobs; be responsible for completing all duties if brass leaders are absent.
  3. Responsible for instrument check-out and inventory of instruments (repair and maintenance).
  4. Assists with instrument and locker assignments.  Keeps the instrument storage areas neat and organized.
  5. Assist with the distribution/collection of marching band uniforms before and after each performance.
  6. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the instrument room, uniform room, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. The director will dismiss you.
  7. Keep all uniform storage room neat and orderly.
  8. Receive awards at competitions and festivals as the representative of the students and band.
  9. Assist with officer clinics and auditions.
  10. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  11. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  12. Be positive!
 
Guard Captain 
  1. Act as a liaison between the guard students and director.
  2. Oversee that all guard leaders are doing their jobs; responsible for completing all duties if officers are absent.
  3. Responsible for equipment check-out and inventory of equipment (repair and maintenance).
  4. Keep accurate written attendance records for your section in all rehearsals and performances.
  5. Assist in teaching music/routines and drill during all rehearsals.
  6. Run sectionals when instructed by the director/sponsor.
  7. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the guard room, guard storage areas, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. The director will dismiss you.
  8. Keep all guard storage areas neat and orderly.
  9. Receive awards at competitions and festivals as the representative of the students and band.
  10. Assist with officer clinics and auditions.
  11. Create and disseminate Fall Guard & Winter Guard Audition flyers and a recruiting video. 
  12. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program
  13. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band
  14. Be positive!
 
Percussion Captain
  1. Act as a liaison between the percussion students and director.
  2. Oversee that all percussion leaders are doing their jobs; responsible for completing all duties if officers are absent.
  3. Responsible for instrument check-out and inventory of instruments (repair and maintenance).
  4. Keep accurate written attendance records for your section in all rehearsals and performances.
  5. Assist in teaching music and drill during all rehearsals.
  6. Run sectionals when instructed by the director/staff members.
  7. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the percussion room, percussion storage areas, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. The director will dismiss you.
  8. Keep all storage areas neat and orderly.
  9. Receive awards at competitions and festivals as the representative of the students and band
  10. Assist with officer clinics and auditions.
  11. Create and disseminate Fall Drumline & Winter Drumline Audition flyers and a recruiting video.
  12. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  13. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band
  14. Be positive!
 
Secretary
  1. Take attendance at all rehearsals and performances, check with captains with regards to their sections and report to band directors and staff.
  2. Be responsible for care, filing, and cataloging of all music.
  3. Help the directors keep track of points for earning a Band Letter.
  4. Keep the Music Library clean and orderly.
  5. Responsible for recording minutes from every meeting (Band Association Meetings, Band Student Leadership Team Meetings).
  6. Maintain one original copy of each part to all of the music (using the main band room filing cabinet).
  7. Distribute and collect all music in an orderly fashion.
  8. Copy music as needed and approved by the Director.
  9. Assist with maintaining / distributing all forms of communication.  Keep a record and make extra copies of communication (letters from the directors, Fundraising information, and other forms), including forms of the band's social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) under the supervision of the Band Directors.
  10. Be responsible for assigning fines for lost or damaged music.
  11. Meet weekly with the Directors for assigned secretarial tasks.
  12. Maintains inventory (repair and maintenance) of chairs and stands.
  13. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  14. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  15. Be Positive!

 Property Sergeant
  1. Set up a duty roster for property crew in moving equipment.  Manage property crew.
  2. Secure all equipment and instruments on the truck or bus.
  3. Be certain that all equipment gets to rehearsals and performances (podiums, yard markers, etc.).
  4. See that instruments and equipment are loaded and unloaded properly.
  5. Report any problems to the captain, director/sponsor.
  6. Organize, supervise, and train water crews for rehearsals and performances.
  7. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  8. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  9. Be Positive!
 
Guard/Drum Sergeant
  1. Assist in teaching music/routines and drill during all rehearsals.
  2. Assist Captain(s) in sectionals when instructed by the director/staff.
  3. Assist Captain(s) in instrument/equipment check-out and inventory of equipment (repair and maintenance) 
  4. Be the last student to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure your storage areas are clean and organized, band room is clean and lights are turned off and doors are locked.  Your captain will dismiss you.
  5. Assist the Property Crew with the loading/unloading process of your equipment.
  6. Keep storage areas neat and organized.
  7. Assist your captain with creating and disseminating Fall Drumline/Guard and Winter Drumline/Guard flyers and a recruiting video.
  8. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  9. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  10. Be Positive! 


Section Leader
  1. Assist in teaching music/routines and drill as instructed
  2. Run sectionals when instructed by the captain and/or director/sponsor
  3. Call extra sectional and individual help time as needed
  4. Work to maintain discipline within your section.
  5. Report any problems to the captain and/or Director.
  6. Be the last one to leave after rehearsals and performances.  Make sure that the instrument room, uniform room, and band room proper are clean, lights are turned off and doors are locked. Your captain will dismiss you.
  7. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  8. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  9. Be positive!


Property Crew
  1. Assists with maintaining all storage rooms neat and orderly.
  2. Report to every rehearsal and performance early to assist with all equipment and instrument loading.
  3. After rehearsal and performances, assist the property sergeant to make sure equipment and instruments are unloaded and properly secured in assigned areas.  The property sergeant will dismiss you.
  4. Assist property sergeant in practice field preparations (paint yard lines, setting up yard markers, etc.).
  5. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program.
  6. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  7. Be Positive!

Morale Chaplain
  1. Prepare short motivational talks before each performance.
  2. Prepare and send "Get Well" cards and/or flowers for illness, or band family related deaths.
  3. Prepare a weekly letter to visiting bands to Cherokee Bluff High School.
  4. Recognition of Birthdays on board and at the end of rehearsals.
  5. Assist the other band leaders when requested.
  6. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program
  7. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  8. Be positive!
 
 Historian
  1. Assists with all communications, assisting the Secretary in keeping a record and maintaining copies.
  2. Create and maintain a historical record of the school year as it pertains to band program activities.
  3. Promote the band and its activities through our social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) under the supervision of the Band Directors.
  4. Assist the Secretary in the design and maintenance of the bulletin board.
  5. Assist the other band leaders when requested.
  6. Lead by example and set high standards for yourself and in all aspects of the band program
  7. Exhibit and demand self discipline in the band.
  8. Be positive!
 
                                    ATTENTION ALL STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS:
You are responsible for doing all duties to the best of your ability. If discipline is a problem in your section, you will be held accountable. If people in your section do not know their music or routines, you will be held accountable. If problems occur, or if the captain feels you are not doing your job, the following progression will become active:

  • First offense: Captain will speak with you individually
  • Second offense: Captain will speak with you and notify director that you were spoken to
  • Third offense: Director will speak with you
 
If you reach the third offense your position will be in danger of suspension. If problems continue, you will be promptly removed as an officer. We do not want to put you in this position. Be positive and the director will do the same. Our goal is a rewarding experience.
 
Rehearsal and Sectional Management
  1. Begin and end rehearsals promptly.
  2. Always be mentally and physically prepared to rehearse.
  3. Address all members as equals, which include you.
  4. Call on every student to answer a question or play at least once during a rehearsal. Return to certain students so that they will not feel relieved of all responsibility after answering or performing just once.
  5. Keep all discussions relevant to the music or what you are trying to accomplish.
  6. Be sure to involve all members, especially those who are not extremely confident or outspoken.
  7. When something is accomplished, react positively. This lets the members know that what they have done is correct (positive reinforcement).
  8. Stay in contact with the director concerning any problems or obstacles that you are facing.
  1. Be yourself, be honest, be fair, act naturally, be firm, and be friendly.
 
Your Role as a Disciplinarian
  1. Keep everyone busy; if you spend a great deal of time talking, they will probably lose interest and this is when discipline problems begin.
  2. Use your eyes to let the section know that you are paying attention.
  1. Be professional: if you get off track it is almost a given that everyone else will follow.
  2. All serious problems should be reported to the Director.
  3. Sarcasm and ridicule only make things worse for you.
  4. Humor can be helpful if used in the correct doses.
  5. Try to reach the root of a problem to fix it.
  6. Discipline must be consistent.
 
LEADERSHIP TEAM GUIDELINES
Please read the entire section on leadership before you consider applying and auditioning.
 
If you are going to quit band if you are not selected for the position you want -- do not try-out!!
 
Officer candidates are expected to:
  • Have been in the marching band the previous marching season.
  • Been enrolled in band class for the entire previous school year.
  • Place band as a top priority.
  • Be positive. You are to serve your section. Not order them around.
  • Be the best examples for other band members:
  • Be the first to arrive and the last to leave.
  • Superior marchers.
  • Superior musicians (first to have their music memorized).
  • Work harder and longer than the regular members.
  • Have highest standards for themselves.
 
                                          Additional Color Guard Officer Guidelines
Color Guard at Cherokee Bluff is a yearlong activity. Students who participate in both the fall and winter programs are more likely to be selected as officers.  Guard candidates must fulfill the
following guidelines:
 
Captain(s):
  1. Must be on both fall and winter guards during their year of service as captain.
  2. Must attend the Band Leadership Camp in early June (see calendar).
  3. Will be in charge of choreographing and instructing all band “dances” during stands.
 
Sergeant(s)
  1. Must have been on Fall guard the school year before their term as officer begins.
  2. Must attend the Band Leadership Camp in early June (see calendar).