Leadership

LEADERSHIP

Students are appointed or elected into leadership positions each year.  Students interested in filling a leadership position learn the fundamentals of the position they are interested in, and check with the director to verify that they have chosen the best person from which to learn the necessary details.

Leadership Potential:

• Leaders are chosen based on their complete experience demonstrated while in the program. 

• Leaders are examples of mature and ethical behavior, both in and outside the program.

• A candidate's maturation and musical growth are considered.

• Peer pressure has does not affect the candidate's decision making process, and personal integrity is apparent.

• Student demonstrates team behavior, and makes decisions that consistently benefit the ensemble team.

• Service to the organization before personal benefit is notable.

Leadership Positions

• Positions are either elected or appointed.  This decision each year is determined at the discretion of the director depending on the pool of qualified candidates.

• Leadership positions do not automatically exist year-to-year, but are filled if there is a qualified and interested candidate.  The following is a generic list of positions.

• Student leader positions are jobs.  Students are selected to do a specific job throughout the entire year.  In all cases, the best student for the job is selected, and if conditions change, the next best student for the job is installed.

• Leadership meetings take place at lunch or during tutorial time.  Students that cannot attend meetings may be replaced with a student who is able to attend the information meetings.

AWARDS AND BANQUET

BANQUET

Awards are presented at the festive music banquet in June.  There is a cost for catered food if members and families wish to eat, or students may arrive after dinner and attend the awards ceremony for free.  Seniors attend the banquet for no cost if they have paid their fair share ensemble fees in full.

AWARDS

The following awards are presented based on the qualifications of each student.  Students that meet the most foundation qualities are chosen to receive awards in addition to the participation certificate.

• John Phillip Sousa Award - Recognized by college entrance counselors as the award given for outstanding musicianship and leadership.  Students are chosen based on their musicianship level/technique, positive example and contribution to the ensemble team effort, participation in honor groups, doubling, soloing, and improvement.

• National Orchestra Award - Recognized by college entrance counselors as the award given for outstanding musicianship and leadership.  Students are chosen based on their musicianship level/technique, positive example and contribution to the ensemble team effort, participation in honor groups, doubling, soloing, and improvement.

• Director's Award - Recognized as the highest award given by an Instrumental Music Program for the most well rounded students.  Musicianship, leadership, teamwork, service to the program, academic/musical effort, and overall pride and commitment to the program is considered.

• US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis - Awarded to the member of the program that has demonstrated leadership and service to the program throughout their membership.  Awarded at the SCHS Senior Award Night, and repeated at the banquet.

• Senior Awards - Presented at the SCHS Awards Night, and repeated at the banquet.  Students are nominated according to the SCHS counseling definitions.  The top award winner is the highest scoring student from the defined categories.

• Outstanding Senior - Awarded to the student that has demonstrated a high level of musicianship, loyal and ethnical behavior, teamwork, and meets the criteria below.

• Outstanding Junior

• Outstanding Sophomore

• Outstanding Freshman

• Participation Pins* - Each ensemble has a special letterman jacket pin.

• Participation Certificates - All grade levels

*NOTE: All students receive their participation certificate.  Those students that have also completed paying their ensemble fair share fees will also receive their jacket pins and letters where applicable.

LETTERS

Marching and members are eligible to receive letters for their successful participation in the marching program.

• Junior Varsity = Two semesters

• Varsity = Four semesters

• Semester participation includes games, parades, competitions, etc.  In the spring semester, students may only be scheduled for one or two marching events.  While the Marching Band PE class is only offered in the fall semester, students are expected to march in second semester events to qualify for their letter.  This may only be one or two events, but they will be put on the calendar several months prior to the event.

• Students that have not paid their fair share ensemble fee may receive a letter if purchased from TMAC.  ($20 including shipping and tax)

FOUNDATION STUDENTS

"Foundation Students" are members that provide the foundation of the Instrumental Music and Pageantry Program.  These students demonstrate high musical, ensemble team ideals, integrity, and ethical behavior while a member of the program.

Program Standards

• Receives an A grade at each quarter and semester grading period

• Participation in multiple ensembles (orchestra, jazz, marching band, concert band, etc.)

• Attends all performances

• Rarely misses after school rehearsals

• On time to performances and rehearsals

• Attends summer band camp if in marching band (if in marching band)

• Takes private lessons

• Participates in group fund raising activities

• Auditions for honor bands / orchestras

• Demonstrates leadership by example

Personal Standards

• Treats staff and peers with respect

• Treats school equipment appropriately

• Sets a high musical standard, demonstrating great skill and/or improvement

• Demonstrates personal excellence in all activities

• Demonstrates integrity with regard to peers, faculty, and volunteers

• Helpful to all students

• Participates willingly in service to the program

CUSD HONOR BAND/ORCHESTRA NOMINATIONS

Selection of CUSD Honor Orchestra and Honor Band nominees takes place according to the following criterion.  The director nominates students who meet the highest qualifications for each category..  Seniority does not factor into the selection process unless there is a tie.

Continue to: