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LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
As a director
of a large operation, the director cannot accomplish every single
task everyday. As with any company, a chain of command is
essential. Students are a part of that chain.
He must
depend on student leaders to carry out duties thoroughly and
consistently. Student leaders accept extra responsibilities and must
fulfill them. NO leadership position in this organization is of
a figurehead status.
In addition
to logistical duties already mentioned, student leaders must present a
positive attitude toward oneself, the director, and the band.
Students leaders must set the best examples for the younger inexperienced members.
Anyone who cannot own up to his/her responsibilities should consider
being replaced.
The
leaders of the band will be responsible for setting the example in
insuring the behavior and conduct of the band during all public
appearances. The band serves as the "goodwill" ambassador of the
school, and an excellent reputation must be preserved and promoted
in the future.
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DRUM
MAJOR
The Drum
Major is responsible for leading the band on the field and in the
band room when the director is not present. The Drum Major should
conduct himself or herself in a fashion to exemplify the highest
ideals of The Bands of Irmo. He/she will assist
the Director in warming up the band, working on music and problem
solving on the football field. In general, the Drum Major is
the right arm of the Band Director. When the Director is
present, the Drum Major should always look for constructive jobs to
do which will help the band, such as copy music, work marching
fundamentals, work conducting routines, handle any detail which will
make the band run more smoothly, etc. Auditions are held each
spring.
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HI-STEPPER CAPTAINS
The Captains
aid in polishing and perfecting routines, communicating messages to
the Hi-Steppers, and assisting the director in competitions and
activities when needed. They teach and polish dance performances
for pep rallies and other events. They are responsible for
specific areas such as conditioning, choreography, flags, pep
rallies, etc.
SECTION
LEADER AND SQUAD LEADER
The section
leader listens to the music for proper playing and memorization and
reports to the Director. The squad leader assists the section
leader in these duties, assists in drill problems and takes over in
the absence of the section leader.
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