Drum Major(s)

 Set the standard of excellence on and off the field.

 Manage and influence the spirit of the Panther Band.

 Manage the “workings” of the band (mini band director).

 Lead in cleaning/teaching marching technique, drill, and choreography during visual rehearsals (indoor/outdoor).

 Lead in cleaning/teaching wind music while during music rehearsals (indoor/outdoor).

 Be willing to serve and go beyond expectation.

 Communicate schedules, goals, and other important information with all leadership team members.

 Maintain field discipline.

 Assist band directors as needed.

 Manage assigned areas as needed by the band staff.

 Effectively run/manage rehearsals as needed by the band staff.

Captain

In addition to the responsibilities of a Section Leader, the additional responsibilities of the Captain are to:

 Supervise game inspection, contest prep, loading and unloading of buses, etc.

 Assist in teaching drill, music, or guard choreography as needed.

 Assist in marching fundamentals instruction as needed.

Section Leader

 Set the standard of excellence on and off the field.

 Be willing to serve and go beyond expectation.

 Manage game day inspection, contest prep, loading and unloading of buses, etc. and report to Captains.

 Maintain field etiquette procedures.

 Mentor students and organize section activities.

 Communicate schedules, goals, and other important information that come from your Drum Major/Captain

 Assist Band Directors, Percussion Instructors, Guard Director, and Drum Majors whenever needed.

Music Library Manager

 Responsible for distributing all music, flip folders, and lyres.

 Responsible for regular check-ins on the “Need Music” binder.

 Responsible for library upkeep. (Organize and maintain cleanliness)

 Responsible of keeping records of music that is distributed to students.

 Responsible for Solo Piano Accompaniment Binders.

Instrument Manager (Wind and Percussion)

 Check in and out Instruments (in conjunction with Director)

 Keep records of instruments to be sent to repair and when they return in the Master Inventory

 Communicate with directors for repairs on instruments & lockers

 PERCUSSION: Ensure instruments being handled correctly, cased correctly, loaded correctly to prevent damage

Uniform Staff

 Manage the uniforms of the band program in all areas such as cleaning, racking, storing, and issuing.

 Check in/out uniforms (marching).

 Keep uniforms organized.

 Assist directors with organizing uniforms for cleaning.

 Keep all uniform inventory tidy and organized.

 Ensure that the uniform room is functional at all times.

 Ensure proper care and storage of all uniforms.

President

 Must be a junior or senior.

 Presides over band council meetings.

 Assist the band directors when necessary.

 Ensure that all members of the band council are executing their duties.

 Assist other band council members in the performance of their duties as needed.

 Supervise planning of the Band Banquet.

 Oversees Inspections (Marching Season)

 Assigns 8th Grade Buddies (in tandem with Social Officer)

 Hey Band & Tutoring Sign Ups

VP of Administration

 Takes notes at meetings

 Google Sheet for Attendance at Rehearsals

 Band Siblings (Within LHHS Band – Upperclassmen paired with underclassmen)

 Other duties as assigned

VP of Logistics

 Create a process to select the loading crew and appoint the loading crew.

 Work with band staff and the loading crew to ensure effective loading and movement of band equipment for ALL travel.

 Create a system to ensure that all equipment is loaded and transported correctly.

 Appoint a Quartermaster with assistance from Band Directors

 Responsible for set-up and tear down for all concerts.

VP of Media

 Create and maintain a photographical record of the school year as it pertains to band.

 Work to ensure as much exposure of the band program as possible to the public including the school newspaper, the yearbook, and local news media.

 Work with the Vice President of Administration in maintaining a bulletin board of photographs.

 Assist the other student officers when requested.

 Assist in the creation of the end of year slideshow for Band Banquet.

 Banquet Senior Videos

 Banquet Slide Show

VP of Social Activities (1 VP + 2 Assistants, 3 Total)

 Plan all aspects of summer band social events.

 Plan an activity every 6-8 weeks for the band.

 Encourage and ensure that section leaders are planning events for their sections.

 Communicate to the Band Members and Staff regarding social events.

 Plan social events (movie nights, game nights, Band Banquet, Winter party, DCI, Band Olympics, etc.)

 Communicate with band directors & boosters on budgets for events

 Surveying of Events (seeking what would be popular/attended)

 Consists of one VP, one underclassmen rep., one upperclassmen rep.

 Assigns 8th Grade Buddies (in tandem with President)