Student Jobs
BAND HANDBOOK
STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Drum Majors
Each spring the drum major(s) for the following fall marching season will be auditioned. They will begin drum major responsibilities as soon as they are selected. The drum majors are responsible for helping to run rehearsals, setting up and breaking down the rehearsal facility, stretching the band, occasionally warming up the band, teaching marching techniques, and most importantly, being the student leader for the marching band. Drum majors often help teach drill and act as director during the field shows. They help correct individual style errors and are responsible for reviewing fundamentals during the first part of each rehearsal. Drum majors are part of the band staff and will attend appropriate meetings. Special workshops are conducted each spring to provide training for those wishing help in preparing for drum major auditions and all drum majors are required to attend a summer drum major camp as chosen by Mr. Brooks in conjunction with the students.
Section Leaders/Assistant Section Leaders
Section leaders lead section rehearsals and have the final say (next to the director) on musical interpretation and horn carriage. They are chosen in the spring by the director, and selection is based upon musical and teaching ability. Each section leader is responsible for reporting absences to the director at the completion of each rehearsal and performance. Those wishing to be section leader must demonstrate nothing but excellent musicianship and leadership on all occasions.
Leadership Council
The leadership council consists of 15 members who show outstanding dedication and leadership. The council meets twice a month during lunch to discuss issues, plan for trips, and organize student fund-raisers. Applications for the leadership council are due in the spring and the make-up of the council is announced in June. Officers for the leadership council are elected at the first meeting after the council is announced.
Music Librarian
The music librarian is in charge of organizing and maintaining all music for the jazz band, symphonic band, marching band, and orchestra. This person will help with the inventory of all new music and will be responsible for labeling and sorting music as needed. The librarian needs to have excellent organizational skills, be able to use spreadsheets, and must have the time to come in after school on a bi-weekly basis to take care of the music needs for the groups.
