2015-2016 Baldwin High School Band
Student Leadership Application
ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE: Friday, April 3rd at 3:30 pm (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Name:_____________________________ Current Grade:_____ Instrument/Section:___________________
Please write (1 – 3) in your order of preference for up to THREE available leadership positions:
Band Operations Leadership
___Drum Major ___ Captain: Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion (Must be SL for upcoming year to be considered)
___ Color Guard Leadership ___Section Leader
Band Support Leadership
___Student Band Assistant ___Music Officer ___Uniform Officer ___Equipment Manager
Short Answer Questions. Please answer on a separate piece of paper and attach to application.
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Why do you want to be a student leader in the Baldwin High School Band Program?
If you are NOT chosen as a student leader, how will it affect your participation next year?
How do you feel that the responsibilities of being a student leader in the Baldwin High School Band extend
beyond band activities?
In your opinion, what ONE thing would you change to make the Baldwin High School Band better? As a
leader, how would you help facilitate this change?
Please list all teams, clubs & organizations that you belong to (in and out of school). Also, please indicate
any leadership positions that you hold.
Additional Assignments for ALL Candidates:
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Teacher Recommendation Forms – Please choose TWO current classroom teachers of yours and have
them complete the “Teacher Recommendation Form.” Teacher recommendation forms should be returned
to Mr. Murrell’s teacher mailbox, not the candidate BY APRIL 3RD, 2015.
Interview – The Band Directors will interview all leadership candidates.
Scales – All instrumentalists will play 6 scales.
**Guard will have a separate audition during their tryouts. **
Teaching Evaluation Component – Each candidate will be given an opportunity to teach the upcoming
freshmen at the Pre-Rookie Camp in April/May in either music/marching.
Additional Assignment for Drum Major Candidates Only
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Please write an essay on why you are the best candidate for the job. What is it that you can offer that no one
else can? **Please attach a current photo of yourself to the application. **
By signing and returning this application, you are showing that you have read and understand, and agree with all of the stated
requirements and expectations of becoming a student leader and everything you have stated you know is true and you have not made any
knowingly false statements.
Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________
2015-2016 Baldwin High School Band
Student Leadership Application
Student Leadership Positions
It is an honor and a privilege to be a student leader in the Baldwin High School 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 very time consuming role and will extend beyond just band practices.
Drum Major
The drum major is the most publicly visible person in the band program. This person represents the entire band program
throughout Baldwin High School and the Milledgeville 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.
Captain (Guard, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion)
Each Captain will be the primary leader responsible for the guard, woodwinds, brass and percussion. They will assist
their section leaders with all of their necessary duties. Captains will also have several additional duties as assigned by
the directors.
Section Leader
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.
Student Band Assistant (SBA)
The Student Band Assistant is another highly visible person that represents the band at school and public functions. The
SBA will work with other organizations at BHS when the band is needed. The SBA is responsible for assisting with
attendance, organization of paperwork and forms, assist with communications as well as video and pictures of the band,
the planning of social functions in the band program, including the band banquet.
Music Officer
The Music Officer is responsible for all aspects of the music for the band program and is responsible for the
organization of the music library, keeping it clean, and other duties as assigned by the directors.
Uniform Officer
The Uniform Officer is responsible for all marching and concert uniforms for the band program. This includes maintain
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 Officer is responsible for assembling a crew of 2 people to assist him/her with all necessary
tasks.
Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager is responsible for all equipment for the band program. This includes truck loading, instrument
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 of 2-3 people to assist him/her with all
necessary duties.
The Audition Process
Paperwork – Application, two Teacher Recommendation Forms (ALL CANDIDATES) DUE FRIDAY,
APRIL 3RD @ 3:30 PM
Additional Drum Major Paperwork – Essay/Photo DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD @ 3:30 PM
Phase 1 Live Audition – Teaching audition (Drum Major, Captains & Section Leader Candidates) of a small
group of students for 3 minutes on taking 4 steps forward and halting. Audition will be in April/May.
Interviews – Interview with the directors (All Instrumentalist Candidates) VARIES TIMES IN APRIL
Scales – All instrumental candidates for all positions must play their 6 scales by MAY 1ST
Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Captain – In order to be in this position, you must have been chosen to
be a section leader for the coming season.
Drum Major Candidates – Must attend audition camp and auditions on MAY 4TH -8TH . The audition will
consist of conducting a group piece, individually conduct four different patterns (5/4, 4/4, 3/4, 2/4)
with a final cut off at 120 bpm on a metronome, create and demonstrate a salute (no more than 8
counts), conduct a piece the candidate has prepared individually (no more than 3 minutes), then an
interview with a judging panel.
2015-2016 Baldwin High School Band
Student Leadership
Teacher Recommendation Form
ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE: Friday, April 3rd at 3:30 pm (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Teacher’s name: _______________________________ Subject taught: __________________________
I am applying to be a student leader for the Baldwin High School Band. Will you please take the time to
fill out this brief recommendation form? This will help the directors get a better idea of my leadership
abilities outside of band class. Thank you for your time and cooperation!
Student Name (printed) __________________________________________________________
CHARACTERISTICS
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not
Observed
A. Personal Qualities
1. Attendance/Punctuality
2. Ability to follow the rules
3. Ability to get work done on time
4. Willingness to adapt to change and new ideas
5. Overall classroom attitude
6. Grades
B. Interpersonal Skills
1. Relationship with teacher
2. Relationship with other students
C. Leadership Skills
1. Ability to motivate other students
2. Willingness to assist the teacher
Additional Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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***Teachers, please turn this form into Mr. Murrell’s mailbox by FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD. ***
***Please DO NOT return this form to the student. ***
2015-2016 Baldwin High School Band
Student Leadership
Teacher Recommendation Form
ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE: Friday, April 3rd at 3:30 pm (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Teacher’s name: _______________________________ Subject taught: __________________________
I am applying to be a student leader for the Baldwin High School Band. Will you please take the time to
fill out this brief recommendation form? This will help the directors get a better idea of my leadership
abilities outside of band class. Thank you for your time and cooperation!
Student Name (printed) __________________________________________________________
CHARACTERISTICS
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not
Observed
A. Personal Qualities
1. Attendance/Punctuality
2. Ability to follow the rules
3. Ability to get work done on time
4. Willingness to adapt to change and new ideas
5. Overall classroom attitude
6. Grades
B. Interpersonal Skills
1. Relationship with teacher
2. Relationship with other students
C. Leadership Skills
1. Ability to motivate other students
2. Willingness to assist the teacher
Additional Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
***Teachers, please turn this form into Mr. Murrell’s mailbox by FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD. ***
***Please DO NOT return this form to the student. ***