The Band Handbook

 

 

 

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Staff, Officers, and Duties

 

Two very important groups in the band are the band staff and officers.  These groups are directly responsible for the welfare of the band including administration, policies, and activities.

 

             The band staff, officers, and their duties are:

             Director - administers all functions of the band.

             Assistant Directors - administers all functions of the band.

             Corps Commander – is in charge of the Marching Band.

 

             DUTIES

1.       Will attend every function of the marching band.

2.       Will set a positive example at all times and motivate others to work hard.

3.      Take needed responsibility when the director is not present.

4.       Assist the director in teaching drills.

5.       Inspect section leaders.

6.       Act as field leaders of the marching band.

7.       Assist in monitoring discipline of the marching band.

8.       Assist with inspections before marching performances.

9.       Works with all section leaders in teaching music and marching fundamentals.

10.     Conducts the band at all performances of the marching band.

11.     The drum major must have been a playing member of the marching band and a concert band a minimum of one    year and must remain enrolled in a concert band class upon selection.

12.      The drum major(s) will be selected by the director or his appointed  representatives at an audition held at a time and place              designated by the director.  Generals and Squad Leaders - Qualified band members in good standing wtesho assist the director in all              aspects and coordinate the student staff.

 

          DUTIES:

1.          Upholds the highest traditions and spirit of the band.

2.          Takes attendance at muster formation at all marching band functions.

3.          Coordinates all student leaders of the band.

4.          Reports to the director any problems or suggestions that may improve the band program.

5.          Promotes band activities (i.e. social, educational, etc.).

6.          Maintains discipline in the band room each day before and after rehearsals.

7.          Will hold periodic meetings to discuss the welfare of the band, plan activities, troubleshoot possible solutions to problems, and              evaluate student morale, conduct, and performance.

8.          The officers, who are selected by the director, must be members in good standing of both the marching band and / or band class.               Color guard Captains - Are in charge of the colorguard including the duties of drum majors mentioned previously. 

             Section Leaders - Are selected based on leadership qualities and musicianship.  Duties include inspection of ranks for proper              uniforms, music preparedness, cleanliness of instruments, proper marching techniques,  communication with section members, and              loading crew.  Leaders are expected to remain at rehearsal until all sectional duties are complete.  

 

             Section leaders must be members of both Marching Band and a Concert Band Class.

Bus Captain - Is responsible for taking attendance on all bus trips. 

Loading Crew - Is responsible for loading all equipment, hats, uniforms, instruments, and luggage on the busses properly.  The person in                                  charge of the loading crew will designate members of the loading crew.

Uniform Captain and Uniform Assistants -

                          Are responsible for the distribution of all uniforms.  It is also important that the uniform captain maintains order

                          and cleanliness in the storage area and report dirty uniforms to the director so that they can be cleaned.  The person                                 appointed as uniform captain will oversee all other designated uniform captain assistants.

 Band Secretary – The person designated as the band secretary will keep a detailed record of attendance of all Marching Band rehearsals                           and performances.  Absences, tardiness, and early dismissals will be recorded along with infractions to the band rules and                           regulations for future documentation.

 

The band staff shall help set a good example at all times and is responsible for knowing and enforcing all rules and regulations.

 

Any officer not fulfilling his responsibility is subject to removal from the band staff.

 

Band Rule:  All members of the Marching Terrier’s are expected to work for the band, be proud of the band, and love the band SIR!