It is a great honor to be a student leader in the Splendora Band program. All leaders will lead by EXAMPLE, not by TITLE. Student leaders will exist to support the band directors and to serve the band program. Being a student leader is a very time-consuming role and will extend beyond just band practices. To serve on the band leadership team at Splendora HS is not only a tremendous honor, but it is also a great responsibility that requires patience, training, and
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drum major |
The Drum Major is the most visible person in the band program as the conductor of the marching band during half-time shows and competition performances. This person represents the entire band program throughout Splendora High School and the Splendora community. The Drum Major will be responsible for several duties during marching season and will continue to be utilized throughout the remainder of the year.
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band president |
The Band President is another highly visible person that represents the band at school and public functions. The Band President will assist the band directors by working with other organizations at SHS when the band is needed. The Band President is responsible for assisting in the planning of regular social functions, boosting events like dress up days, “Hey Band” at football games, and other events in the band program, including assisting the Boosters with the band banquet.
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equipment captain |
The Equipment Manager is responsible for all equipment for the band program. This includes instrument/equipment inventory, electronic setup for rehearsals, podium setup for rehearsals, and other equipment related duties as assigned by the directors. The Equipment Manager is responsible for assembling a crew to assist him/her with all necessary duties. It is expected that the Equipment Manager and his/her team completes all duties outside of rehearsal time.
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uniform captain |
The Uniform Manager is responsible for all marching and concert uniforms for the band program. This includes maintaining the organization of the uniform room, maintenance and organization of all uniform parts, distributing all uniforms on performance days, making sure that uniforms are hung properly, and other uniform related duties as assigned by the directors. The Uniform Manager is responsible for assembling a crew to assist him/her with all necessary tasks.
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librarian |
The librarian's main role in the program is assisting the directors with the organization and dissemination of music within the band program. They will be responsible for making sure that all students have access to the required materials that are paper-based. This includes drill charts, coordinate sheets (if used), stand tunes, concert band music, fundamentals packets, and anything else related to the library.
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section leader |
(Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Color Guard)
Each Section Leader should be an outstanding musician and marcher. Section Leaders will be responsible for providing an excellent example for the students in their section. Section Leaders will also have several additional duties as assigned by the directors, but their main daily duty will be to lead in daily fundamental sectionals for each rehearsal. Each section leader will report diretly to the band directors with any information pertaining to their specific section. |
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