2020-2021 Leadership Requirements

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
​We would like for all students interested in a leadership position take this leadership course - Leadership University / COVID Curricula.

Positions available: Section leader, Drum Major, Band Captain (seniors only)
Interviews: We will conduct interviews sometime in May either through a Zoom, facetime, or just a phone call. We will have a signup page for interviews.

We will be adding Units each week for you to complete. They are short but very imformative. Watch each video first then fill out the google form. Go ahead and get caught up since the course has already started..
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Leadership University / COVID Curricula
March 29 Lesson #1 Introduction
March 31 Lesson #2 What Does Music Teach Us? Video / Form
April 2 Activity #1 COVID-Cares
April 5 Lesson #3 What Makes Music Kids Different? Video / Form
Optional: Join this COVID Curricula Student Group and interact with students all across the world
April 7 Lesson #4 What We Learn From Leadership Video / Form
April 9 Good Friday Holiday Leadership Application Part 1 / Part 2 (the Grissom application will be different from what you may see on this link. Watch the videos and do what he asks)
             *Do something Good on Good Friday Video
April 12 Lesson #5 What is Leadership? Video / Form
April 14 Lesson #6 Setting the Example Video/Form
April 16 Activity #2 Gratitude Video/PDF
April 19 Lesson #7 Learning to Take Initiative Video / Form
Apr 21 Lesson #8 If You Can, You Must Video / Form
April 23 Activity #3 Video
April 26 Lesson #9 Getting Along with Others Video / Form
April 28 Lesson #10 How to Deal with Problem People Video / Form
April 30 Activity #4 Video
May 3 Lesson #11 Typical Problems Leaders Face Video / Form
May 5 Lesson #12 Dealing With a Changing World Video / Form
May 7 Activity #5 Video
May 10 Lesson #13 How to Motivate Others Video / Form
May 11 Application will open. Click below on May 11!
May 12 Lesson #14 Setting Goals Video / Form
May 14 Activity #6 Video
May 17 Lesson #15 Being Authentic Video / Form
May 19 Lesson #16 Write a Letter to Yourself Video / Form
May 21 Activity #7 End of Course Graduation Gathering

May 22 12:00pm COVID Curricula Graduation Gathering this Friday! Register HERE (When you graduate, you celebrate! We thought that a fitting end to the course should be an online get together for all of the graduates. This Friday, we are inviting all course attendees to join us for few thoughts on leadership and a live Q & A with Scot Lang!) The event should last about 30-45 minutes and is unscripted.

May 29 Student Leadership Application Due May 29th! Please complete this course PRIOR to filling out the application!!
DRUM MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Drum Major Auditions will be done with a video submission this year. Due May 15th!

Role of the Drum Major
The drum major is the most visible position in the marching band. The drum major exemplifies the spirit and dignity of the entire band. Duties of the drum major include but are not limited to:
  • Consults with the director before each rehearsal for instructions concerning the rehearsal plan
  • Leads the band through warm up routine
  • Assists in the teaching of marching technique
  • Assists individual band members when the need arises
  • Demonstrates as an example difficult maneuvers and proper posture
  • Assists in maintaining discipline and positive morale in the band at all times
  • Assists with general inspection of the band in uniform
  • Responsible for making sure the band is assembled in the proper formation at the proper place and at the proper time for all performances
  • Responsible for moving the band from one area to another in an orderly fashion at performances
  • Be the example at all times in punctuality, dress, leadership, alertness, marching, attitude, and morale
Desirable Qualities of a Drum Major
  • The drum major must have a strong dedication to the band program
  • The drum major must have a high level of musical ability
  • The drum major must be intelligent and have the capability to think quickly under pressure
  • The drum major must possess outstanding leadership qualities
  • The drum major must be personable and get along well with others
  • The drum major must be very dependable and have a great attendance record
  • The drum major must be able to accept constructive criticism
  • The drum major must be enthusiastic in his/her dealings with the band
  • The drum major must exhibit a good attitude and must encourage good morale within the band
The drum major is held to a higher standard than other positions in the band. If you submit the application materials you are showing that you understand what will be required of you, should you be selected for the position of drum major. Submit your application materials only after you fully understand the responsibility and requirements of the drum major position.

Read THIS. What makes a good drum major?
Watch these 10 short lessons on conducting. HERE

Requirements to be on video(s):
You may submit one video file with all 6 items on it or you may submit 6 separate videos. Each video must be less than 1GB. Submit yor audition videos HERE
1. Vocal commands. Be sure you are outside and the camera/phone is at least 75-100ft away from you so you will need to project your voice!
  • Attention
  • Mark Time Mark
  • Forward March
  • Backward March
  • Left Slide March
  • Right Slide March
  • Band Halt
2. Demonstrate conducting patterns with a metronome at quarter = 98. (4 measures of each time signature. 1st 2 measures of each marcato style and 2nd 2 measures of each legato sytle) Stop conducting at the end of the last 3/4 pattern by giving a fermata on count 1, hold for 2 measures and do a cut off on count one of the next measure. Stand at least 50ft away from the camera/phone.
  • 4/4time
  • 5/4/ time
  • 2/4/ time
  • 3/4/ time
  • Fermata for 6 counts with a cut off on count 1 of next measure
3. Conduct the Star Spangled Banner while signing from the beginning to the end.
  • It is in 3/4 time. Begin by giving 2 prepatory beats (beat 1 & beat 2) start singing on count 3. You can sing with the words or just say DAH throughout using correct rhythms.
4. Create a salute that you might use before the show starts.
5. Conduct the following piece. The 6/8 section should be conducted as a 2/4 pattern;
​Pirates of the Carribean Part 1
  • Practice with the recording and score
  • Video yourself conducting along to the recording
6. Video yourself discussing the following:
  • Identify the characteristics and actions of an effective drum major.
  • List your musical accomplishments or qualifications; List your other volunteer/leadership experiences or qualifications.
  • Identify the personal strengths that you can contribute as a drum major candidate.
  • Identify any personal obstacles or areas of improvement you would need to overcome to be an effective drum major candidate.
  • Concerning the whole band, identify aspects of the last season that you thought were successful.
  • Concerning the whole band, list specific goals for future improvement. Include solutions for achieving those goals.
  • Identify another member(s) of the marching band in which you see leadership potential and your reason for choosing them.
  • Identify your personal goals for the 2020 marching band season.
  • Name three leaders that you look up to and the traits of their leadership style that you hope to emulate. (could be teachers, coaches, church, or community members)

Video Submission Guidelines
  • State your name at the beginning of all videos
  • Be sure the perspective of your video is such that the judges can see everything you are doing
  • Give yourself plenty of room – outside is likely your best and safest option
  • We are not looking for professional quality videos. A video taken on a standard smartphone is fine
  • Maximum video file size is 1 gb per file
*DO NOT SHARE YOUR VIDEO WITH ANYONE
*PEASE MAKE SURE THE CAMERA/PHONE YOU USE IS STEADY . Place it on something or use a tripod if possible.

Video requirements:
  • 1. Your attire for the audition needs to be semi professional, jeans or shorts are fine, a comfortable t-shirt, and tennis shoes.
  • Please be sure your hair is out of your face.
  • Place the recording device at least 20ft back so we can see everything you are doing.