Voting will be held at the scheduled meeting for these purposes on Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 2:20 p.m. in the Main Campus Band Room.

Appointed Positions

Marching Band Section Leaders will be appointed by the band directors from the list of those candidates who have met the eligibility requirements and whose application is on file by the stated deadline date. A non-binding written poll will be taken of each section prior to appointment by the directors as to the preference of the section membership.  Final decision will be determined by the band directors.

Being elected or appointed to a band leadership position is a high personal honor and a serious personal responsibility of the highest order. Therefore, it is necessary for students to sacrifice a great deal of time and individuality in order to serve the band in these positions. Leadership dates as posted on the band calendar are considered nonnegotiable and mandatory for leaders with the exception of the most urgent of emergencies or situations. We ask that students not apply for nor accept leadership positions if these dates are in conflict with any other event or activity personal or otherwise. Persons who accept positions of leadership and who have or develop conflicts can expect to be demoted from their position in the event they are absent on any one of these dates for any reason except personal illness or family emergency.

Again, it is important to understand that leadership positions require a great amount of sacrifice. While we expect and want all student leaders to enjoy their summer and to take part in family vacations, trips, church outings, and other important events, students in leadership positions must schedule their time away to accommodate their duties and the band schedule. Members of the leadership team are expected to be in town to prepare for the first two weeks of June and in town at least 5 days before the start of Fundamentals Camp in August. This is when the majority of the work is to be done. Students unable to make this commitment are asked not to apply for or accept leadership positions.  Absences in violation this policy away may result in demotion or loss of position.

Leadership and Other Activities During the School Year

It is important to understand that leadership positions require a great amount of sacrifice through the school year. While we encourage all students to be well rounded and take part in other aspects of school and community life, those students on leadership must understand and accept that their obligation to the band must be their number one school or community activity. Student leaders should plan on a once a week meeting with the band directors during the fall after school and once every two weeks during 2nd semester. This will normally be right after the school day at 2:15.  All Student leaders must not involve themselves in any activity, job, sport, club, dual enrollment class, collegiate class, community organization, or any event on traditional rehearsal nights (Tuesday / Thursday) or on any performance date, dress rehearsal, or during the two weeks leading up to festivals, competitions, or other major performances or band events. Student leaders must also understand and agree that “opting out” of any Festival or Competitive type performance, Music Conference performance, or Televised performance is not acceptable. Violation of these requirements, will place leadership positions, part assignments, and band placement at risk.