Flyer Marching Band Leadership

Throughout the past two years as a member of the Flyer Marching Band, I have had opportunities to develop myself as an efficient worker in a group environment, become comfortable with having leadership roles, and to understand what it truly means to be a veteran marcher. During my few years with the marching band, I have also been through two seasons experiencing others’ leadership, some people being more effective towards their respective sections than others. I have taken what I have learned about marching band and the work ethic that goes into a successful leader and as I drew closer to this point, applying for section leader, I began to formulate my own set of ideals that a section leader should strive to achieve; a section leader should

One aspect of being section leader that I feel that has been lacking in the past that I would try to bring into my leadership is reaching out to people regarding their marching. If I notice something that could be improved about someone’s marching, whether it be pushing their shoulders a little bit more, moving earlier to hit a visual move on beat 1, or any other detail to improve their visuals, I will make a point to check in with them and provide some thoughts on how to refine their abilities. During the few rehearsals in the 2016 season that I spent running the Dr. Beat, there were many instances where I noticed how could offer help to both veteran and new marchers when their visuals were not sharp enough. In addition to this, I plan to also introduce more comprehensive resources to use during the summer to be more prepared for band camp. I created a website for the winds of the marching band which has resources such as metronome and tuner apps for both Android and iOS, a metronome website, a Google Drive folder with sheet music and drill of the show, and other resources that could be used to better prepare yourself for the upcoming band camp. A smaller detail of my implementations is my new band camp guide. I was inspired to create this after reflecting on how little preparation I had

Of the people I am going to mention, I am not listing them in any specific order. I believe that Ryan would make an effective leader. I have observed him and his leadership style during drumline sectionals, percussion ensemble rehearsals, and on the field during the 2016 season. Throughout my observations, I have noted how Ryan is able to work collaboratively with the people that his words pertain to. In marching band, he isn’t afraid to talk to his section on the field and tell them something to change to improve for the next run through. He doesn’t try to assert his authority over those in the section he is working with, opting to work with them and be on their level. Whether he gets the position of Drum Major or section leader, I believe that Ryan will be able to work as an effective leader and set an example for those who need a role model. Another person that went to the meeting that I feel has the ability to be an effective leader in our marching band is Brooke. I know what you’re thinking. I don’t have the best credibility when it comes to Brooke because of our relationship, but I am trying to unbiasedly judge her leadership abilities. Brooke has vastly improved her confidence very much over this past year. She contributes during sectionals in concert band, helping provide assistance for the students to better understand what should be done