2. What is your Vision for the Splendora Band Program?  
3. Tell us some things about yourself that would make you qualified to take on the position you are seeking. (duties that suit you, personal attributes, etc.)

4. Describe the culture that you would like to help create both in your section and in the band program?

5. How would you create a positive environment within your section and the band program as a whole?
6. Do you feel that as a leader, it is important to attend all band events, or just the ones that don’t conflict with your other events? Please explain your answer.
7. What ONE idea do you have that will make the Splendora Band great? As a leader, how will you help facilitate this? Please be specific.

8. What does a great leader look like? What do they sound like?
9. What was ONE thing that you felt like did not go very well this year? If you were in a leadership position, what do you think you could do to help make it better?
10. What is your favorite part about being in band?

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It is a great honor to be a student leader in the Splendora Band program. All leaders will lead by EXAMPLE, not by TITLE. Student leaders will exist to support the band directors and to serve the band program. Being a student leader is a time-consuming role and will extend beyond just band practices. To serve on the band leadership team at Splendora HS is not only a tremendous honor, but it is also a great responsibility that requires patience, training, and discipline. Some positions have changed descriptions and some have changed entirely. Please read through these to make the best choice for the program!

Positions Available:

DRUM MAJOR
The Drum Major is the most visible person in the band program as the conductor of the marching band during half-time shows and competition performances. This person represents the entire band program throughout Splendora High School and the Splendora community. The Drum Major will be responsible for several duties during marching season and will continue to be utilized throughout the remainder of the year. They will also be the student voice of the band to the band directors. There is no minimum or maximum number of students for this position. We will select the best candidates for the program- no matter how many or few! This is a teaching position.

CAPTAIN (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Color Guard)
Each Captain should be an outstanding musician and marcher. Captains will be responsible for providing an excellent example for the students in their section. Captains will also have several additional duties as assigned by the directors, but their main daily duty will be to organize the Section Leaders, help students make up missed drill, and lead in daily fundamental sectionals for each rehearsal. Each Captain will report directly to the drum major(s) and band directors with any information pertaining to their specific sections. This is a teaching position. 

SECTION LEADER (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Battery Percussion, Front Ensemble Percussion, Color Guard)
Each Section Leader should be an outstanding musician and marcher. Section Leaders will be responsible for providing an excellent example for the students in their section. Section Leaders will also have several additional duties as assigned by the directors, but their main daily duty will be to lead in daily fundamental sectionals for each rehearsal. Each section leader will report directly to the captain(s) and band directors with any information pertaining to their specific section. This is a teaching position. 

EQUIPMENT MANAGER
The Equipment Manager is responsible for all equipment for the band program. This includes instrument/equipment inventory, electronic setup for rehearsals, podium setup for rehearsals, and other equipment related duties as assigned by the directors. The Equipment Manager is responsible for assembling a crew to assist him/her with all necessary duties. It is expected that the Equipment Manager and his/her team completes all duties outside of rehearsal time. This is not a teaching position. 

UNIFORM MANAGER
The Uniform Manager is responsible for all marching and concert uniforms for the band program. This includes maintaining the organization of the uniform room, maintenance and organization of all uniform parts, distributing all uniforms on performance days, making sure that uniforms are hung properly, and other uniform related duties as assigned by the directors. The Uniform Manager is responsible for assembling a crew to assist him/her with all necessary tasks. This is not a teaching position. 

LIBRARIAN
The librarian's main role in the program is assisting the directors with the organization and dissemination of music within the band program. They will be responsible for making sure that all students have access to the required materials that are paper-based. This includes drill charts, coordinate sheets (if used), stand tunes, concert band music, fundamentals packets, and anything else related to the library. The Librarian is responsible for assembling a crew to assist him/her with all necessary tasks. This is not a teaching position. 

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After this application is submitted, there are two more steps:

1. Teachers will submit a recommendation form on Google Form. The form will be given to you following the receipt of this application and are also located on the Leadership Application Page on the band website.
2. Interview one-on-one with the band directors.