Auburn Senior High School Bands

Student Band Council Representatives ~ Duties & Responsibilities

Band President:

• High Energy Level ~ At band council meetings and when in band.
• Listen ~ To all the ideas of the all of the band members.
• Lots of Confidence ~ Show that you know what you're doing. After all, the band is depending on you to do your job.
• Be Sensitive to Others ~ Take into consideration the needs of the entire band.
• Be Willing to Fail ~ Don't dwell on mistakes... they happen. Just try to avoid them.
• Have a Good Sense of Humor ~ Keep things light and fun.
  
• Be Optimistic ~ People look to you to tell them that everything's going to be okay.  If you can't they are going to question why they listen to pessimistic people.
• Avoid Comparisons ~ No one is the same.  Deal with it in a decent manner.
• Care & Share ~ You need to provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere for the students.

Section Leaders:

• High Energy Level ~ Especially during sectionals.  Keep people positive and interested in rehearsal.
• Listen ~ It is important that you listen to all of the students in your section and hear out their ideas... who knows, they just might help things run smoother.
• Show Self Confidence ~ If you have faith in yourself, it makes it a little easier for the students in your section to believe in you too.
• Be Sensitive to Others ~ Make sure that, as much as possible, the needs of ALL students in your section are met.
• Be Willing to Fail ~ When you make mistakes, just brush it off.  If you dwell on it, the people in your section will too.
• Have a Good Sense of Humor ~ Keep the situations light and don't take criticism too personally.
• Avoid Comparisons ~ There will always be people on different playing levels.  Try your hardest to accommodate all.
• Caring & Sharing ~ Help the section get along with each other and provide a happy, supportive environment. 

• High Energy Level ~ Be constructive and active at band council meetings. 
  
• Listen ~ Take all of the students' ideas to the band council meetings and make sure they're heard.
• Be Sensitive to Others ~ Make sure everyone knows that their ideas are valid and try to accommodate everyone.

Drum Major:

•  High Energy Level ~ Keep the band's spirits up even on rainy days and when they're tired.
• Know How to Listen ~ Provide comfort and support and problem solve at times by listening.
• Have Tons of Self Confidence ~ If you don't believe in yourself, the band will have a difficult time believing you as well.
• Be Sensitive to Others ~ Always acknowledge others' feelings and try to keep everyone happy.
• Be Willing to Fail ~ When you make a mistake, don't get the band in a frenzy; just correct yourself and continue.
• Have a Sense of Humor ~ Don't take things too personal. Just have fun and laugh when appropriate.

Band Council Representatives ~ 2009-2010

Band President ~ Chris Rodriguez
Drum Major ~ Molly Bradbury
Drum Line Captain ~ Patch Lewis
Guard Captain ~ Megan Linders

Jazz Band Rep ~
Symphonic Band Rep ~
Wind Ensemble Rep ~

Quarter Master ~
Loading Crew ~ 

Jazz Band audition results ~ 2009-2010

Saxophones

Jimmy Smith - Alto 1
Kelsey Anderson - Alto 2
Cameron Sowards - Tenor 1
Timur Priymak - Tenor 2
Shawna Holzworth - Bari Sax

Trumpets

Chris Weber - Trumpet 1
Devin Fisher - Trumpet 2

Trombones

Matt Dalos - Trombone 1
Jeremy Call - Trombone 2

Rhythm Section

Miranda Eller - Piano
Molly Bradbury - Vibes
Cody Tedrick - Guitar
Austen Stone - Bass
Hunter Stone - Drum set

Flutes
Molly Bradbury & Miranda Steiber

Clarinets
Kayla Arellano, Tony Hacker, Anastasia Kenward & Gage Hinz

Bass Clarinets
Megan Linders & Matt Unzen

Alto Saxophones
Jimmy Smith, Patrick Huffman & Kelsey Anderson

Tenor Saxophone
Cameron Sowards

Bari Saxophone
Shawna Holzworth

Trumpets
Chris Weber, Drew Rossman & Serena Johnson

Trombones
Matt Dalos & Aaron Kercher

Tuba
Andrew Carson & Brendan Greer

*Challenges can occur at the quarter. 
Parenthetical parts are open for auditions now.

revised 9/09