Band Leadership
Students chosen for leadership roles in their respective bands will serve for a period of one (1) academic year and are designated at the Director's discretion. Students in leadership roles must maintain a grade of A in Band & NO LESS than a B average in their academic classes during the duration of their tenure. Hard copies of the Leadership Form will be available in the Band Room.
Roles and Responsibilities
Concert Master (1)
Provides tuning note at the beginning of each concert, rehearsal, or as needed.
Student MUST have a tuner.
Models excellent musicianship and professionalism when interacting with the band.
Assistant Concert Master (1)
Same responsibilities as CM...
Fills in for CM in their absence.
Section Leaders (6-8)
Maintains a positive relationship with each member of their section.
Assists Director with the taking of daily attendance.
Models professionalism, humility, and excellent musicianship at all times.
Lead sectional rehearsals.
Answer questions from Section members.
Assists with weekly binder checks.
Checks designated grade level boxes for mew music/handouts to pass out & collects papers as needed.
Offers peer tutoring/encouragement to section members as needed.
Assists Instrument Warden in assessing repair/other item needs.
Assistant Section Leaders (6-8)
Assists SL with duties as assigned.
Instrument Warden (6)
Routinely assesses upkeep and maintenance of instruments.
Assesses appropriate quantity of reeds, mouthpieces, etc. in student instrument cases.
Music Librarian (1)
This job requires great organizational skills and attention to detail.
Pulling and filing sheet music.
Maintaining organization of music library.
Stage Managers (4)
Responsible for directing setup and tear-down before/after concerts or other special events.
Often delegates jobs to others such as maintaining the correct number of chairs/stands per row.
Class Historian (6; one per grade level)
Responsible for creating fun posters/bulletin board themes each month.
Responsible for taking photos of rehearsals/special events for the bulletin board/YCMS Band Website.
Monthly meetings with Director to discuss the theme of the month.