2024-25 Student Leader Page
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for a student leader position in the 2024-25 Chaska High School Band program.
Please note that you will need to complete the following elements for your application by Friday, May 31st:
Drum major and Student leader candidates need to complete this Google Form
Drum major candidates will also need to submit the following elements:
A recording of yourself conducting I Know You Want Me/Llorando Se Fue
You will have four measures before you need to start conducting in time to the audio recording. Check out the recording advice video below. :)
Use the cut-off that I demonstrate below (on 1) to end the excerpt. You can then punch the last note on the a of 1. Ask me for some help if that doesn't make sense.
I'm happy to get you a score/part for this piece - just ask me.
A recording of yourself giving the following commands: Attention, Mark Time, Forward March & Halt.
Here are some instructional videos to help you learn how to conduct and give commands:
Drum Major - Basic Conducting (4)
Drum Major - Basic Conducting (2 & 3)
Drum Major - Cut-offs
Drum Major - Command basics & Attention
Drum Major - Mark Time, Forward March & Halt
Drum Major - Video recording advice & example