Marching band is an activity I enjoy in which I have set goals for upcoming seasons and have seen personal growth throughout each. I have been in marching band since my freshman year of highschool and will soon be ending my junior year. I thoroughly enjoy marching band and this past year I had a leadership position as the section leader of the clarinets. Kids who are not involved in marching band tend to have a negative opinion of those who are involved in it; however, it is a great and busy experience…
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Marching Band Leadership Team Application 1. An effective section leader is someone who empowers and inspires their section rather than dictating them. They must have humility and not act above their section. One effective way of leading is leading by example. The section leader should be able to help with marching and music, but understand that these are not the only examples they must show. When marching band ends, we will not remember the sets or measures we had trouble with, but the life lessons…
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university after graduation and receive my Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. After graduating from college, my goal is to become a high school band director. Being a band director is my chosen career path because I want to positively influence America's youth through the fine arts department. As a band director, I want to accomplish a number of tasks. My list of duties would include: teaching and conducting multiple band classes, running the marching band program during the fall season, being…
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Music is such a rewarding craft and I want to share it and help others fall in love with it as I have. I believe that by becoming the Big Purple Marching Bands Drum Major I could help the band reach their goals of becoming better musicians, and even better people. Leading is something I am very confident in. I have led the Rancho Mirage High School Marching Band to grow and become the amazing music program it is…
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National Honor Society has been one of my top goals since my freshman year. When I heard about it I just couldn’t wait until I could apply. I want to be in National Honor Society because it will help me develop qualities and experiences that will last me a lifetime. One of the major qualities, and it is also a pillar of National Honor Society. This pillar and quality is leadership. Leadership to me equals sacrifices. What makes me think of a good leader is someone that is willing to sacrifice their…
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Going into my high school you are either supposed to take an art class or music class for your fine arts credit. Most kids going into their freshman year drop their band, orchestra, or choir class, and pick up a drawing class once in high school. I decided to stay with band and also do competitive marching band. Sticking with band for my four years of high school would have to be the best choice I have ever made. It has shaped me into a responsible, hardworking man. My Sophomore year is when I…
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In my first year of marching band, my squad and section leader was Taylor Bear; a senior who clearly knew what she was doing. I admire her passion for the sport as well as the support she has offered me and the others in the squad. Taylor not only left an impression on me, but also the current trumpet section leader, Natalie Workley. Natalie not only had Taylor’s fondness, but the attitude that kept me going during our performances on and off the field. These two have inspired me tremendously throughout…
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serve the Western Band in the flute section leader position? I wish to serve the Western Band as a section leader for the flutes of the 2024 marching season. My passion for music has grown nothing but since I joined the Westerner Band my freshman year. I have loved and appreciated every moment that I have gotten to spend with the band these past 2 years, whether it was for a marching band or concert. I have participated and dedicated my time to being an active member of the Western Band. I truly believe…
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positive attitude while performing and practicing. I strive to maintain the supportive community that my friends and role models have. I genuinely appreciate getting help from and genuinely enjoy giving help to my peers. The joy of exchanging knowledge for something I love is why I want this position. I consider myself a respectful teacher. I am a section leader in mixed choir, which has helped me improve my leadership skills and grow. I work to accommodate all types of learners and ensure everyone is comfortable…
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My palms are sweating, my head is bowed, and I am silently praying that my name will be called. This was an important moment in my life. Would I be the next drum major for the Marching Tigers? I had spent the previous month preparing for my drum major audition. Every chance I had I practiced conducting to the Star Spangled Banner and the commands I needed to know. My audition went well until the conducting portion where I messed up the tempo and conducted in the wrong time signature. However, I still…
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