Class Assistant:

Appointed by the Director for each class. The assistant will handle matters of administration, assist with handing out music and help see that classroom policy is carried out when a substitute teacher is present.

Section Leaders:

Are appointed by the Director. This position is based upon attitude and ability to lead by example. They are usually (but not necessarily) 1st chair players that display leadership and responsibility. Section leaders are responsible for the successful function of their section. They determine the needs of the section as to extra rehearsals, discipline and quality of performance.

Captains (marching band):

Are appointed by the Director. Evaluation is based upon attitude and ability to lead by example. Captains are responsible for the successful function of the overall brass, woodwind, color guard and percussion sections. They work closely with the section leaders to determine the needs of the sections as to extra rehearsals, discipline and quality of performance.

Drum Major(s):

Are appointed by the Director. The Drum Major is the junior Band Director. Evaluation is based upon attitude and ability to lead by example. The drum major(s) is responsible for the smooth operation of the marching band and/or Band Program. There may or may not be an assistant drum major. To be eligible, a student must have participated in marching band two concurrent years, have at least an overall B average and an A average in band.

Field Captain: (as needed, determined by the Director)

Another student may be appointed by the Director to serve as Drum Major in training or another conductor. They are involved with most of the attendance responsibilities in the marching band, conducting the band and learning the necessary skills to continue as the Drum Major of the Marching Lions their senior year. To be eligible, a student must have participated in marching band two concurrent years, have at least an overall B average and an A average in band.