​STUDENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Drum Major

1. Conduct all field rehearsals and performances of the marching band.
2. Set standards in attendance, punctuality, attitude, musicianship, and loyalty that the members of the band can and should try to follow.
3. Act as a liaison between band members and the director and staff.
4. Responsible for keep the student leadership working together as a team.
5. Coordinate bleacher activities for football games, oversee behavior and maintain proper discipline.
6. Inspect section leader uniforms prior to the full band uniform inspection.
7. Have the band in the correct place at the correct time for rehearsals and performances.
8. Show patience, consideration, and understanding in dealings with the band while not compromising standards.
9. Assist the director and staff in administrative and organizational tasks.
10. Exhibit and demand discipline within the band.

 
First Lieutenant

1. Organize and supervise clean-up of band room after rehearsals and performances.
2. Conduct for band performances when needed.
3. Serve as a positive role model for the members of the band in conduct, musicianship, and dedication to the band.
4. Assist in the teaching of the drill during marching rehearsals, if needed.
5. Manage attendance and discipline records.

 
Second Lieutenant

1. Supervise and assist the various student staff components and assist as needed.
2. Assist in the preparation of the field prior to marching rehearsals/performances.
3. Supervise loading and unloading in all band travel situations.
4. Assist with any other logistical issues.
5. Supervise bus sign-ups
6. Serve as bus captain.  Check that all roles have been taken, clean bus check, and anything else related to bus transportation.
7. Serve as a positive role model in conduct, musicianship, and dedication to the band.

 
Section Leaders/Assistant Section Leaders

1. Learn all parts for your particular section.
2. Pass-off all members of your section by the appropriate dates.
3. Run efficient and effective sectional rehearsals throughout the marching season.
4. Tutor all students in your section that need help with music and/or marching.
5. Enforce the rules and regulations of the band.
6. Refer disciplinary issues to the director.
7. Conduct uniform inspection of section and report any infraction against dress code.
8. Assume any extra assignments deemed necessary by directors, staff, or chaperones.
9. Serve as a positive role model for the members of the band in conduct, musicianship, and dedication to the band.

 
STUDENT STAFF POSITIONS
 
Librarian

• Copy, collate, and distribute all parts to the music.
• Make and maintain concert and marching folders.
• Keep music in the library in order.
• Coordinate all drill charts/coordinate sheets.

 
Loading Crew

• Maintain yard lines and hash marks on all practice fields throughout the season.
• Assist in the field set-up prior to the beginning of rehearsals and clean up afterward.
• Load all equipment into the truck and secure it for transport.
• Unload all equipment from the truck upon arrival to site.
• Upon returning to school, supervise putting all equipment back to its proper place.

 
Uniform Crew

• Maintain, organize and prepare all marching uniforms and accessories used in all competitions and performances.
• Assist the parents in charge of uniforms in organization and maintenance of uniforms.

 
Technical Crew

• Organize and set up all sound and other electronic systems
• Provide general technical support for rehearsals and performances.