Section Leader Responsibilities

Section Leaders

The Bylaws Article VI Section 2 allows the Board of Directors and the Music Director to select a section leader for each section. For the Concert Band, the following section leader positions shall be filled:

	Flute
	Clarinet
	Bass Clarinet
	Double Reeds
	Horn
	Saxophones
	Trumpet
	Trombone
	Euphonium
	Tuba
	Percussion

The section leaders’ responsibilities shall include:

	Insuring that all parts are covered. If there are not enough players to cover all parts or if parts appear to be too difficult, the Director shall be notified.
	Insuring that each member of the section has a part to every piece in the current repertoire.
	Assigning solos to section members who can comfortably play the excerpts and who have excellent attendance records.
	The physical setup of the section within the ensemble. Although rotation of parts is encouraged where appropriate, every effort should be made to organize the section in a manner that is logical for both players and the Director (i.e.: members playing the same part should sit together) and that promotes good musical balance.
	Maintaining an ongoing attendance record for the section. Any unexplained absence shall be followed-up with a phone call or email to pass on pertinent information and to verify that the section member is intending to continue rehearsing with the Band.
	Keeping the Director informed about attendance concerns within his/her section.
	Disseminating pertinent information to the section.

NOTE: Section Leaders do not need to be the strongest player in the section. What is important is that the Section Leader handles all the above responsibilities. Assistant Section Leaders may also be added to help with these duties (this may be necessary for larger sections). There is no formal election process for section leaders. If you are interested in helping your section, contact the current section leader.

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