Student Leadership Positions
Drum Major
The Drum Major and Assistant Drum Major of the Hightstown Marching Band are the highest ranking student leaders of the band and will provide leadership and training throughout the season. The Drum Majors will assist the Band Directors and the professional band staff in music, marching and drill instruction and will be responsible for conducting the band during rehearsals and performances. The Drum Major will be expected to understand the challenges faced by each section of the band through thorough study of the marching drill, choreography and music that each band member is expected to perform. The Drum Major is responsible for spirit within the ensemble and will work closely with the entire student leadership staff to plan activities that will enhance rehearsal and performance aspects of the marching band experience for all members of our band family.
Brass Captain/Assistant Brass Captain
The Brass Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the brass section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Brass Captain has oversight over the brass section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all brass players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Brass Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Woodwind Captain/Assistant Brass Captain
The Woodwind Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the Woodwind section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Captain has oversight over the Woodwind section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Woodwind Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Percussion Captain/Assistant Percussion Captain
The Percussion Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the Percussion section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Percussion Captain has oversight over Section Leaders and Rank Leaders within the section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time for percussionists must be coordinated through the Percussion Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Color Guard Captains/Assistant Color Guard Captain
The Color Guard Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the auxiliary section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Color Guard Captain has oversight over the Color Guard and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all Color Guard members. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Color Guard Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Field Equipment Manager
Will report problems with the loading process or damaged items to the Director. Responsible for taking care of equipment set up and break down including yard line markers, water coolers, sound system, drum major podium etc.
Uniform Manager
The Uniform Manager is responsible for organizing and maintaining the uniforms and uniform closet. Distribution and collection of uniforms, as well as keeping an inventory of all uniform items is a part of the job. The Uniform Manager will report any uniform issues to the director immediately.
The Student Leaders’ ultimate job is to make sure that order is maintained on the field within their sections. They are looked up to in high regard and are responsible for setting a good example for the rest of the band at all times. The student leaders will need to show up to rehearsals early to help set up as well as stay after to help clean up. There will also be meetings with Mr. Halat and Ms. O'Dea on occasion, which will be scheduled in advance. It is expected that student leaders will NOT miss rehearsals or any performances. Any conflicts with any other school-related activities should be figured out well in advance.
All student leaders will be held to their responsibilities and the duties that they must perform. Failure to perform these duties or any insubordination against the Band or Staff shall result in loss of position and the ineligibility to hold on position in the future.
Drum Major
The Drum Major and Assistant Drum Major of the Hightstown Marching Band are the highest ranking student leaders of the band and will provide leadership and training throughout the season. The Drum Majors will assist the Band Directors and the professional band staff in music, marching and drill instruction and will be responsible for conducting the band during rehearsals and performances. The Drum Major will be expected to understand the challenges faced by each section of the band through thorough study of the marching drill, choreography and music that each band member is expected to perform. The Drum Major is responsible for spirit within the ensemble and will work closely with the entire student leadership staff to plan activities that will enhance rehearsal and performance aspects of the marching band experience for all members of our band family.
Brass Captain/Assistant Brass Captain
The Brass Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the brass section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Brass Captain has oversight over the brass section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all brass players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Brass Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Woodwind Captain/Assistant Brass Captain
The Woodwind Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the Woodwind section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Captain has oversight over the Woodwind section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Woodwind Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Percussion Captain/Assistant Percussion Captain
The Percussion Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the Percussion section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Percussion Captain has oversight over Section Leaders and Rank Leaders within the section and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all players. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time for percussionists must be coordinated through the Percussion Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Color Guard Captains/Assistant Color Guard Captain
The Color Guard Captain is responsible for all aspects of rehearsal and performance within the auxiliary section of the Hightstown Marching Band. The Color Guard Captain has oversight over the Color Guard and is responsible for ensuring an effective rehearsal and performance atmosphere for all Color Guard members. All captains work closely together to enhance the spirit of the band. All sectionals and extra rehearsal time must be coordinated through the Color Guard Captain, who will seek approval from the Drum Major and Director of Bands.
Field Equipment Manager
Will report problems with the loading process or damaged items to the Director. Responsible for taking care of equipment set up and break down including yard line markers, water coolers, sound system, drum major podium etc.
Uniform Manager
The Uniform Manager is responsible for organizing and maintaining the uniforms and uniform closet. Distribution and collection of uniforms, as well as keeping an inventory of all uniform items is a part of the job. The Uniform Manager will report any uniform issues to the director immediately.
The Student Leaders’ ultimate job is to make sure that order is maintained on the field within their sections. They are looked up to in high regard and are responsible for setting a good example for the rest of the band at all times. The student leaders will need to show up to rehearsals early to help set up as well as stay after to help clean up. There will also be meetings with Mr. Halat and Ms. O'Dea on occasion, which will be scheduled in advance. It is expected that student leaders will NOT miss rehearsals or any performances. Any conflicts with any other school-related activities should be figured out well in advance.
All student leaders will be held to their responsibilities and the duties that they must perform. Failure to perform these duties or any insubordination against the Band or Staff shall result in loss of position and the ineligibility to hold on position in the future.
