2023-2024 Benbrook HS Band Student Leadership Application
Student Leadership Application
Welcome, and thank you for showing an interest in being part of the Student Leadership Team. We hope you will find the application process to be interesting and enriching regardless of the outcome. This application represents a significant departure from the standard way of selecting student leaders. In addition, some leadership positions have been added or deleted to better fit the current organization. If you have any questions about the process or your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Good luck, and work hard to best represent yourself through this process.

Your candidacy will be judged on the following criteria:
1. Past performance.
2. Quality of your application.
3. Future leadership potential.
4. Best fit for the individual and the organization

VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
If you are not chosen, you will assume your regular role in the band and give full cooperation to the other members selected and the directors.
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Requirements for all Student Leaders:
1) Will be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2023-24 school year.
2) Demonstrated leadership skills in Band and other activities.
3) Demonstrated excellence in musicianship on your main instrument.
4) Maintain academic eligibility
5) Drum Major - Conducting skills appropriate for the music being performed. 
6) Section Leaders - traditionally is the principal player in the section, but isn’t necessarily guaranteed to that individual. Outstanding musicianship is key, as well as demonstrated leadership ability and potential.
7) Commitment to attend all before/after school practices & sectionals, Friday and Saturday rehearsals (if needed), football games, and all school/community events. Certainly there may be conflicts, illness, etc, but full commitment to attend all practices and performances is required and expected of any student leader.
8) Properly prepare and audition for All-District & All-Region Bands.
9) Properly prepare and perform at either the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest on a Class 1 Solo or Class 1 Ensemble. A Class 2 Solo may be permitted in certain situations with director's permission.
10) Serve as a band mentor/lesson teacher for at least 1 beginner band student and at least 1 middle school band student.
11) Be in 2 Periods of HS Band Classes! (Double block band classes)

****NEW THIS YEAR-PLAYING AUDITION REQUIREMENT****
BE PREPARED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ATSSB SCALES (IN PERSON) FROM MEMORY:
CONCERT F MAJOR SCALE
CONCERT B-FLAT MAJOR SCALE
CONCERT E-FLAT MAJOR SCALE
CONCERT A-FLAT MAJOR SCALE
CONCERT C MAJOR SCALE
ATSSB CHROMATIC SCALE

Failure to fulfill these requirements, either in full or partially, may result in removal of leadership position and/or grade reduction.

Before continuing forward with this application, please acknowledge that you understand and will abide with the Requirements for all Student Leaders posted above: *
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Student Name (Last, First) *
Student Phone Number *
Grade (2023-24 School Year) *
Desired Leadership Position(s): *
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Application Questions: Answer the following questions
**A student leader is one who believes in the values of striving for musical excellence, discipline, persistence, responsibility, commitment, maturity, and respectfulness; and is committed to sharing these ideals with their peers.  We are striving to make the Benbrook High School Band the best it can possibly be by setting high goals and encouraging students to do their personal best in all their endeavors.  Our program flourishes through hard-working, dedicated students who are committed to these goals.**
Explain the importance of music/band in your life. *
Why do you think music/band in an important part of your time in high school? *
How has band/guard made a difference for you at the high school level? *
Describe why you would make a good candidate for student leadership. *
What particular talents or interests do you feel you will contribute to the band as a leader? *
What are some ways to keep all students motivated to practice more? *
What are some areas in which the band/guard could improve and how would you improve them? *
Rank these concepts in order of importance. Be ready to explain why?                                                                                                Respect, Punctuality and Preparation, Personal Responsibility and Accountability, Integrity, Volunteerism and Work Ethic *
Please list band related honors have you received while in high school. *
Would you be able to participate in a Summer Student Leadership Camp or a Summer Band Camp (of your choosing)? This cost would be approx.$250. *
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Are there any activities that may take you away from performing your band student leadership position? If yes, what is the activity(ies)? *
Are there any negative incidents in the past that the directors may need to be aware of? If yes, please explain. *
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