Sprayberry Leadership
Overview
Student leadership is at the core of the Sprayberry Band of Gold's success. The BOG student leadership team is comprised of servant-minded students that embody the core principals of the Band of Gold. These students lead by example in areas of musicianship, academics, and service.
It is an honor and privilege to be selected as a member of the leadership team. The team is united under the goal of making sure the Band of Gold achieve the "Standard of Excellence" set forth by the directors, students and community.
The selection Process
Being selected into the leadership team is a multi-pronged process.
Students must first apply to enter consideration for a leadership position. This application will be provided by the directors and must be completed by the determined time. The application includes a questionnaire and teacher recommendation forms.
The student must be prepared to specify what position(s) he/she is applying for.
In addition to the application, the student must attend the leadership clinics and fully participate in the discussions and activities.
At the conclusion of the clinics the current members will be polled as to their choices for the leadership team. This data point will influence the ultimate and final decision which falls on the band directors and BOG staff.
In summary, there will be five areas of evaluation for each potential member of the leadership team.
2024 Leadership Clinic Dates:
All Clinics will be held in-person prior to Head Start Camp. Each candidate should plan to attend all clinics including drum majors, and color guard. Clinics will contain discussion topics, team building exercises, teaching pedagogy, and Head Start Camp assignments. Leadership selection is influenced by clinic participation, the candidates behavior in school, peer to peer and director input.
Drum Major candidates should plan to attend all leadership activities including the Drum Major only conducting clinics. The conducting clinics are an opportunity to learn basic conducting techniques, conduct to provided music and audition preparation.
BOG leadership Positions:
Drum Major
Woodwind Sergeant
Brass Sergeant
Percussion Captain
Guard Captain
Guard Section Leader
Flute Section Leader
Clarinet Section Leader
Saxophone Section Leader
Low Reed Section Leader
Mellophone Section Leader
Trumpet Section Leader
Baritone Section Leader
Sousaphone Section Leader
Music Librarian
Drum Major Candidates
Candidates for drum major will have to complete the same process as leadership candidates in addition to preparation for the drum major audition. The drum major auditions will be held separately from the leadership clinics. The auditions will include the directors and a guest judge. Each candidate will audition individually and will have to complete all aspects of the audition.
Audition requirements consist of:
Basic Conducting Patterns (4/3/2/1)
Dynamics
Cues
Prepared Recording (Marching Music) (Cannot be the previous BOG Show)
Interview
BEfore you apply
Being a student leader is challenging. Before choosing to be a member of the leadership team, evaluate your reasoning for doing so.
Providing a service to the band must be at the heart of your willingness to join the team. The directors hold our student leaders in high regard.
You must be in good academic standing, have no discipline issues, and exist as a role model for your peers.
The selection process is thorough because it has to be correct. No doubt the next leadership team will be one of the best.
Drum Major Audition Recordings
Each drum major candidate will need to conduct one short performance excerpt for your audition. You will need to select a recorded performance below. Selections will highlight certain conductor techniques and facility which any successful drum major will need.