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Unlocking the Magic of Unlocking the Magic of Student LeadershipStudent Leadership

Barry L. HouserBarry L. HouserAssociate Director of Bands & Director of Athletic Bands Associate Director of Bands & Director of Athletic Bands

Eastern Illinois UniversityEastern Illinois University

Smith-Walbridge Clinics, Co-DirectorSmith-Walbridge Clinics, Co-Director

First of all, what is this thing called First of all, what is this thing called LEADERSHIP?LEADERSHIP?

Leadership is not something that you can Leadership is not something that you can turn off and on…turn off and on…

It is more than just knowledge and the ability It is more than just knowledge and the ability to lead…to lead…

LEADERSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE!LEADERSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE!

STRONG LEADERSHIP is necessary for a successful STRONG LEADERSHIP is necessary for a successful band program…band program…

Qualities of a Leader:Qualities of a Leader: Confidence - to lead othersConfidence - to lead others Enthusiasm & Energy - to go above and beyond the call of dutyEnthusiasm & Energy - to go above and beyond the call of duty Persistence – to finish the job you startPersistence – to finish the job you start Patience – there is no standard time for how long learning takesPatience – there is no standard time for how long learning takes Friendliness – to everyoneFriendliness – to everyone Honesty – to tell the truthHonesty – to tell the truth Self-Motivated – don’t wait to be asked to do somethingSelf-Motivated – don’t wait to be asked to do something Dedication – to the band program and all the membersDedication – to the band program and all the members Self-disciplined – you naturally do what you are supposed to doSelf-disciplined – you naturally do what you are supposed to do Humility – to have all these strong traits and remain humbleHumility – to have all these strong traits and remain humble

The culture and atmosphere you establish The culture and atmosphere you establish day 1 will set the tone for your entire day 1 will set the tone for your entire

program each year…program each year…

What kind of atmosphere/program do YOU What kind of atmosphere/program do YOU want your students to experience?want your students to experience?

Performances to Last a Lifetime…Performances to Last a Lifetime…““EXPERIENCES”EXPERIENCES”

S.U.D.A.S.U.D.A.

While the NorthWood High School Band program While the NorthWood High School Band program requires that each student commit to the highest requires that each student commit to the highest

standard of musical performance, what makes this standard of musical performance, what makes this program truly unique, is how it has been designed to program truly unique, is how it has been designed to

teach students a great deal about themselves and teach students a great deal about themselves and life in general. The epigram SUDA defines for the life in general. The epigram SUDA defines for the

students how their human spirit, unity with others, students how their human spirit, unity with others, discipline, and attitude can determine the discipline, and attitude can determine the

achievement of their greatest personal potential and achievement of their greatest personal potential and through this, influence the band program's success. through this, influence the band program's success.

They are inspired to "dig deep" and to challenge They are inspired to "dig deep" and to challenge themselves through a strong work ethic.themselves through a strong work ethic.

S.U.D.A.S.U.D.A.SpiritSpirit Excitement, Enthusiasm, Desire, Pride, and Self-Excitement, Enthusiasm, Desire, Pride, and Self-

MotivationMotivationUnityUnity Individual members and sections pulling together as ONEIndividual members and sections pulling together as ONEDisciplineDiscipline Self-Control, Concentration, Dedication, Focus, and Self-Control, Concentration, Dedication, Focus, and

CommitmentCommitmentAttitudeAttitude Having the desire to excel in performance and truly be Having the desire to excel in performance and truly be

BETTER THAN!!!BETTER THAN!!! -Demonstrating good conduct-Demonstrating good conduct -Dedicating time for practice and rehearsal-Dedicating time for practice and rehearsal -Showing responsibility with regard to:-Showing responsibility with regard to: -Attendance-Attendance

-Care of Equipment-Care of Equipment -Punctuality-Punctuality

-Use of Band/School Facility-Use of Band/School Facility -Fundraising/Fee Obligations-Fundraising/Fee Obligations

EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONSHOW TO DEMONSTRATE SUDAHOW TO DEMONSTRATE SUDA Be the first, never the last, to rehearsals.Be the first, never the last, to rehearsals. Always have the needed and required rehearsal equipment.Always have the needed and required rehearsal equipment. Wear appropriate rehearsal attire – proper shoes, shorts, etc.Wear appropriate rehearsal attire – proper shoes, shorts, etc. Demonstrate desire, spirit, and enthusiasm for learning, working, and contributing.Demonstrate desire, spirit, and enthusiasm for learning, working, and contributing. Be one of those students who is always “there” and can be counted upon.Be one of those students who is always “there” and can be counted upon. Prepare and master your part of the performance in advance when possible.Prepare and master your part of the performance in advance when possible. ““Only your best is good enough”Only your best is good enough” Refrain from making comments or carrying on a conversation during rehearsal.Refrain from making comments or carrying on a conversation during rehearsal. Maintain eye contact with Instructor or Officer in charge.Maintain eye contact with Instructor or Officer in charge. Use “High Intensity Listening.”Use “High Intensity Listening.” Stop immediately when cut-off is given or move is completed.Stop immediately when cut-off is given or move is completed. Exhibit enthusiasm for practice and understand the need for repetition.Exhibit enthusiasm for practice and understand the need for repetition. If you experience failure, analyze it and make a plan to improve and succeed the next timeIf you experience failure, analyze it and make a plan to improve and succeed the next time Turn work into play. Enjoy rehearsing – hot, cold, rainy, or snowy. Try to learn Turn work into play. Enjoy rehearsing – hot, cold, rainy, or snowy. Try to learn

something new everyday. Remember: “The band will something new everyday. Remember: “The band will only be as good as my attitude and my contribution.”only be as good as my attitude and my contribution.”

Be humble in your success. Demonstrate CLASS in all situations.Be humble in your success. Demonstrate CLASS in all situations. Prepare for the next rehearsal.Prepare for the next rehearsal.

MISSION MISSION STATEMENT/GOALSSTATEMENT/GOALS

Our dream is to realize Our dream is to realize our individual potential by finding true drive and our individual potential by finding true drive and determination from within ourselves to display and determination from within ourselves to display and

promote CLASS in everything we do, and to become promote CLASS in everything we do, and to become more than just a band, but a family! No one can ever more than just a band, but a family! No one can ever

step in our way of creating excellence!step in our way of creating excellence!We AREWe ARE

thetheNorthWood High School NorthWood High School

BANDS!BANDS!

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

Communication Communication is the key to our success!is the key to our success!

You must make time to speak with your You must make time to speak with your student leaders and allow them to student leaders and allow them to

speak with you…speak with you…

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS!LEADERSHIP MEETINGS!

Equipping Your Student Equipping Your Student Leaders…Leaders…

You must give your student leaders the You must give your student leaders the tools and guidelines they need in order to tools and guidelines they need in order to succeed and be a sounding board for the succeed and be a sounding board for the band…this should take place in a band…this should take place in a workshop or meeting…workshop or meeting…

Equally as important, You, as the director, Equally as important, You, as the director, must receive information from the leaders must receive information from the leaders as they provide itas they provide it

Easy to be Defensive – Fear of CriticismEasy to be Defensive – Fear of Criticism

Leadership MeetingsLeadership Meetings

Student Ground Rules: Student Ground Rules: Tell the truth as you see itTell the truth as you see itDon’t get personal and don’t state namesDon’t get personal and don’t state names

The purpose is to have an honest The purpose is to have an honest discussiondiscussion

The joint outcome should be “How can we The joint outcome should be “How can we solve these problems?”solve these problems?”

So You’re a Leader, What Do You Do Now?So You’re a Leader, What Do You Do Now? Roles and duties of the student leaderRoles and duties of the student leader

First, leadership is not a “100% of the time” job. In fact it First, leadership is not a “100% of the time” job. In fact it is maybe 10% of the time that a leader should act or is maybe 10% of the time that a leader should act or speak any differently than any member. You were speak any differently than any member. You were chosen because you are great member and now you chosen because you are great member and now you have to have to becomebecome a great leader. You can’t become a a great leader. You can’t become a strong leader until you start doing it and get some strong leader until you start doing it and get some training and guidance. Don’t ever forget that your training and guidance. Don’t ever forget that your first first jobjob as a leader is to as a leader is to be a great memberbe a great member!!

Secondly, the characteristics for leadership are:Secondly, the characteristics for leadership are: Positive attitude (first thing on the list)Positive attitude (first thing on the list) High energyHigh energy Self-confidenceSelf-confidence Sense of humorSense of humor Sensitivity for others (a good listener)Sensitivity for others (a good listener) Helping attitudeHelping attitude Strong performance ability – Music and visual Strong performance ability – Music and visual

(last on the list)(last on the list)

What should the student leaders be expected What should the student leaders be expected to do?to do?

Be a role model by being a great memberBe a role model by being a great member Communicate to members - phone calls, emails, Communicate to members - phone calls, emails,

reminders, etc.reminders, etc. Perform music check-off’sPerform music check-off’s Perform marching check-off’sPerform marching check-off’s Give extra help to membersGive extra help to members Be supportive of membersBe supportive of members Plan small group informal social eventsPlan small group informal social events

What should the student leaders What should the student leaders notnot do? do? Be anything but supportive of the band program and staffBe anything but supportive of the band program and staff See themselves in a position of powerSee themselves in a position of power Do anything different than the instructional staff or Do anything different than the instructional staff or

contradict themcontradict them Expect any special treatment for being a leaderExpect any special treatment for being a leader Be unpreparedBe unprepared Be lateBe late Show a lack of respectShow a lack of respect Be anything but your bestBe anything but your best

What do we need to do when we begin rehearsals?What do we need to do when we begin rehearsals? Based on our discussion today, we all need to work with our section or Based on our discussion today, we all need to work with our section or

squad members on:squad members on:1.1.2.2.3.3.

Here is some information on our new show and the staff goals for the Here is some information on our new show and the staff goals for the coming season:coming season:MusicMusic

1.1.2.2.

VisualVisual1.1.2.2.

Rehearsal Procedures for Rehearsal Procedures for Leaders Leaders

Rehearsal procedures for leadersRehearsal procedures for leaders

You will generally have a short block of time (15-You will generally have a short block of time (15-20 minutes) to work with your squad members. 20 minutes) to work with your squad members. Remember these concepts:Remember these concepts:

Positive AttitudePositive Attitude At all timesAt all times ““What can I do to help?”What can I do to help?” ““That was good (or better) now work on...”That was good (or better) now work on...” Avoid negative comments or comments such as “Avoid negative comments or comments such as “as as

much as possible”much as possible” (they rarely improve things) (they rarely improve things)

More rehearsal thoughts for leaders…More rehearsal thoughts for leaders…Positive Attitude Positive Attitude The atmosphere/attitude needs to be positive at all times. A few The atmosphere/attitude needs to be positive at all times. A few

phrases (and the opposites) that are more specific are:phrases (and the opposites) that are more specific are: Encouraging Encouraging (not critical/demeaning)(not critical/demeaning) Goal-oriented/organized Goal-oriented/organized (not random)(not random) Patient Patient (not impatient)(not impatient) Serious Serious (not frivolous)(not frivolous) Constructive Constructive (not critical)(not critical) ““We” oriented We” oriented (not “I/me”)(not “I/me”) Expecting/encouraging excellence Expecting/encouraging excellence (not demanding it)(not demanding it) Pleasant or business tone of voice Pleasant or business tone of voice (not angry)(not angry)Some overall rehearsal conceptsSome overall rehearsal concepts Relaxed focus—Students are relaxed (not tense) and focused (not inattentive).Relaxed focus—Students are relaxed (not tense) and focused (not inattentive). There is nothing easy or difficult, only familiar or not. It just takes repetitions.There is nothing easy or difficult, only familiar or not. It just takes repetitions. Approach problem solving in rehearsal as one would in a private lesson setting. Approach problem solving in rehearsal as one would in a private lesson setting.

Look for the right words and actions to improve the performance.Look for the right words and actions to improve the performance.

Learn names ASAP, your squad first, then section, then allLearn names ASAP, your squad first, then section, then all Talk Talk lessless, , playplay more (fix more (fix oneone thing at a time) thing at a time)

Say Say oneone sentence then play sentence then play Then say your second sentence or comment, then play, etc.Then say your second sentence or comment, then play, etc.

Define Define goalsgoals (“today we are going to learn... and review...”) (“today we are going to learn... and review...”) Plan time allotments (5 minutes of Letter B, 10 minutes of Letter D, Plan time allotments (5 minutes of Letter B, 10 minutes of Letter D,

etc.)etc.) Everyone is Everyone is alwaysalways busy; no one sits and watches. If someone is busy; no one sits and watches. If someone is

done, let them help others one-on-one.done, let them help others one-on-one. DisciplineDiscipline

AttentionAttention - should be - should be perfectperfect (put them at-ease when you talk) (put them at-ease when you talk) SilenceSilence - when you are talking to a group - when you are talking to a group Eye ContactEye Contact - when you are talking to a group - when you are talking to a group

Music rehearsalsMusic rehearsals Rehearse in small segments—one measure, phrase, letter. It Rehearse in small segments—one measure, phrase, letter. It mustmust be correct to continue. It be correct to continue. It

is better to get one measure fixed correctly than the whole section at an average level.is better to get one measure fixed correctly than the whole section at an average level. Memory practice—same wayMemory practice—same way Demonstrate for good Demonstrate for good tone, style, volumetone, style, volume ( (notnot rhythms) rhythms)

Visual rehearsalsVisual rehearsals Same concepts Same concepts Remember Remember one sentenceone sentence, then have them do it., then have them do it.

Check-off systemCheck-off system Squad leaders should prepare, instruct and rehearse members—other leaders should check Squad leaders should prepare, instruct and rehearse members—other leaders should check

them off.them off. Report check-offs to drum majors promptly. They will mark charts quickly.Report check-offs to drum majors promptly. They will mark charts quickly.

Everyone can learnEveryone can learn! ...but not at the same rate or method. Some take a long time. ! ...but not at the same rate or method. Some take a long time. Some need to hear things in many different ways. Some need to see it. Some have to Some need to hear things in many different ways. Some need to see it. Some have to do it and then they understand.do it and then they understand.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help or suggestions from a staff member or veteran leader.Don’t hesitate to ask for help or suggestions from a staff member or veteran leader. You are responsibleYou are responsible for your squad’s performance—Music & Visual for your squad’s performance—Music & Visual End the rehearsal with a compliment and what should be prepared for the next End the rehearsal with a compliment and what should be prepared for the next

session.session.

Developing GoalsDeveloping Goals

Developing action goalsDeveloping action goals After the team creates their own “Leadership Team After the team creates their own “Leadership Team

Goals,” they should be printed and distributed to the Goals,” they should be printed and distributed to the entire band. This could be the basis for a full band entire band. This could be the basis for a full band Attitude Session.Attitude Session.

The activity for today is to create a list of action type The activity for today is to create a list of action type goals in short phrases that goals in short phrases that wewe, as the Leadership Team, , as the Leadership Team, want to use with this year’s band. We are looking for want to use with this year’s band. We are looking for action phrases like “make friends” and “work hard.” We action phrases like “make friends” and “work hard.” We will put them up on the board and see if a majority of you will put them up on the board and see if a majority of you agrees to each phrase. One of you needs to copy them, agrees to each phrase. One of you needs to copy them, and we will print and distribute them to the entire band.and we will print and distribute them to the entire band.

LEADERSHIP TEAM GOALSLEADERSHIP TEAM GOALS 1. Make friends1. Make friends 1. Family atmosphere1. Family atmosphere 2. Know names2. Know names 2. Be your best2. Be your best 3. Be focused3. Be focused 3. Have fun3. Have fun 4. Work hard4. Work hard 4. Help other members4. Help other members 5. Persevere5. Persevere 5. Dedication5. Dedication 6. Be punctual6. Be punctual 6. Improve section’s skills6. Improve section’s skills 7. Be better than we thought we could be7. Be better than we thought we could be 7. Positive attitude7. Positive attitude 8. Always improve8. Always improve 8. Guard+Winds+Percussion = Band8. Guard+Winds+Percussion = Band 9. Be a role model9. Be a role model 9. Be responsible9. Be responsible 10. Remember goals10. Remember goals 10. Respect10. Respect 11. Practice at home11. Practice at home 11. Self-Discipline11. Self-Discipline 12. Keep a positive attitude12. Keep a positive attitude 12. Improve myself12. Improve myself 13. Don’t waste time13. Don’t waste time 13. Work hard13. Work hard 14. Help others improve14. Help others improve 14. Confidence 14. Confidence 15. Be sensitive to others15. Be sensitive to others 16. Motivate16. Motivate 17. Develop teamwork17. Develop teamwork 18. Show respect18. Show respect 19. Remember “What can I do to help?”19. Remember “What can I do to help?”

Leadership Qualities ActionLeadership Qualities Action You must take your leadership qualities and transform them into action.You must take your leadership qualities and transform them into action. All of you have the characteristics All of you have the characteristics to be a great leaderto be a great leader, but you only , but you only become a great leaderbecome a great leader when when

you turn those qualities into you turn those qualities into actionaction. . We are the motivators of the band.We are the motivators of the band. It is up to us to make things happen.It is up to us to make things happen. High energyHigh energy Whether you are tired or not, you must be energetic to be a great leader. Whether you are tired or not, you must be energetic to be a great leader.

Sometimes you have to Sometimes you have to pretendpretend you are energetic. you are energetic. Self-confidenceSelf-confidence Approach your leadership job with confidence. Be prepared and Approach your leadership job with confidence. Be prepared and

organized. Sometimes you have to be a great organized. Sometimes you have to be a great actoractor to appear confident. (There is not much to appear confident. (There is not much difference!)difference!)

Sense of humorSense of humor Don’t take yourself too seriously. (But don’t be a clown either!) Lighten up Don’t take yourself too seriously. (But don’t be a clown either!) Lighten up at times and relax.at times and relax.

Sensitivity Sensitivity Be aware of the feelings of others around you and be a good Be aware of the feelings of others around you and be a good listener.listener.

Helping attitudeHelping attitude “What can I do to help?” is one of the band’s mottos. Live it!“What can I do to help?” is one of the band’s mottos. Live it! Strong performance Strong performance abilityability Being a strong leader and a strong performer are not synonymous. You need to put Being a strong leader and a strong performer are not synonymous. You need to put

yourself in the shoes of the members you are working with.yourself in the shoes of the members you are working with. Positive attitudePositive attitude You must be positive in everything you do.You must be positive in everything you do. ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHINGATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

TactTact “Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.” –“Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.” –Sir Isaac Newton. Avoid public conflicts and handle problems privately, out Sir Isaac Newton. Avoid public conflicts and handle problems privately, out of rehearsal.of rehearsal.

SupportSupport This is a leadership This is a leadership teamteam. Help and support each other.. Help and support each other. FriendshipFriendship You don’t have to be You don’t have to be friendsfriends with everyone, but you do with everyone, but you do

need to be need to be friendlyfriendly to everyone. to everyone. AppreciationAppreciation ShowShow your appreciation to your appreciation to everyoneeveryone for all they do. for all they do. HarmonyHarmony We are all in this together. We need to make “beautiful We are all in this together. We need to make “beautiful

music” together, literally and figuratively.music” together, literally and figuratively. RespectRespect

Respect Respect yourselfyourself RespectRespect each other each other Respect Respect everythingeverything you are given to use you are given to use Respect the Respect the traditions of the bandtraditions of the band

PreparationPreparation If you expect good preparation from the members, you If you expect good preparation from the members, you must be prepared must be prepared firstfirst..

PunctualityPunctuality To be early is to be on time. Set the example.To be early is to be on time. Set the example.

Problem solvingProblem solving Problems come in all shapes and sizes when you are a leader or a teacher—the Problems come in all shapes and sizes when you are a leader or a teacher—the

students just aren’t getting it, the members are not behaving well, there is confusion students just aren’t getting it, the members are not behaving well, there is confusion regarding music or marching, an individual simply cannot do something, etc.regarding music or marching, an individual simply cannot do something, etc.

If an individual is having a problem, have an experienced member work one-on-one If an individual is having a problem, have an experienced member work one-on-one to assist the student.to assist the student.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help from a staff member or drum major.Don’t hesitate to ask for help from a staff member or drum major. Keep the group busy. Keep the group busy. Talk less—play moreTalk less—play more.. Make sure you are Make sure you are accurateaccurate in your instructions, tempos, performance, etc. in your instructions, tempos, performance, etc. Individual behavior problemIndividual behavior problem

Politely ask the student to cooperate. (i.e. “We need you to cooperate so we can all Politely ask the student to cooperate. (i.e. “We need you to cooperate so we can all improve.” or “Would you please stop talking during the instructions?”)improve.” or “Would you please stop talking during the instructions?”)

Speak to the individual outside of the rehearsal (avoid confrontation)—identify the problem Speak to the individual outside of the rehearsal (avoid confrontation)—identify the problem factually and ask for their cooperation.factually and ask for their cooperation.

Next problem, inform the nearest staff member.Next problem, inform the nearest staff member. Group behavior problems (i.e. excessive talking, lack of effort)Group behavior problems (i.e. excessive talking, lack of effort)

Speak to group in a close setting about the problem and why it is interfering with a Speak to group in a close setting about the problem and why it is interfering with a productive rehearsalproductive rehearsal

Next problem, inform the nearest staff member.Next problem, inform the nearest staff member.

Congratulations on a Great Season!Congratulations on a Great Season! The leadership team made a big difference this year.The leadership team made a big difference this year. It is important about one week before the end of the season to do a review of the It is important about one week before the end of the season to do a review of the

season. Did the leadership team and the band meet their goals for the year? Credit season. Did the leadership team and the band meet their goals for the year? Credit should be given to the leadership team for the positive effect they had on the band.should be given to the leadership team for the positive effect they had on the band.

The year in reviewThe year in review (Lead the discussion and put comments on the board under music, visual and the (Lead the discussion and put comments on the board under music, visual and the

non-performance aspects of the marching band. Copies of the goals developed would non-performance aspects of the marching band. Copies of the goals developed would be good to hand out again and use as the basis for discussion.)be good to hand out again and use as the basis for discussion.)

You are to be congratulated for leading the band on a successful season. With one You are to be congratulated for leading the band on a successful season. With one week left in the season, we do not need to wait for the final show and audience or week left in the season, we do not need to wait for the final show and audience or judge reaction to decide if we were judge reaction to decide if we were successfulsuccessful. Let’s review the season looking at the . Let’s review the season looking at the goals we developed at Meeting 4 and break them into Music, Visual and Non-goals we developed at Meeting 4 and break them into Music, Visual and Non-performance issues. performance issues.

What aspects of the band and its season were good? What aspects of the band and its season were good? What facets of the band need to be improved for next season?What facets of the band need to be improved for next season? What do we need to do in the final week?What do we need to do in the final week?

Questions or Comments along your journey, Questions or Comments along your journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me:please don’t hesitate to contact me:

Barry L. HouserBarry L. Houser

[email protected]@eiu.edu

217-581-6087217-581-6087

517-304-5322517-304-5322

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