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Not quite ready to lead, but needs responsibility

Posted by Looking For Advice/Help on 5/7/2026, 11:25 am

I have several students in our band program that are not yet ready for formal leadership positions, but are absolutely ready for more responsibility and ownership within the program.

What kinds of positions or responsibilities have you created for students like this so they feel involved, valued, and contributing to the success of the band?

I’m looking for ideas beyond the typical Load Crew, Prop Crew, or Music Library positions.

Re: Not quite ready to lead, but needs responsibility

Posted by Trainer on 5/8/2026, 11:10 am, in reply to "Not quite ready to lead, but needs responsibility"

We have a position called "Coordinator" - I stole the concept from UNT. They coordinate whatever needs coordinating. Load crew, prop crew etc are coordinator positions. We put them in charge of whatever they're good at - social media, event organization, setting up chairs and stands, traffic cones on the marching field, could be anything. For most kids it's a "leader in training" position.

Re: Not quite ready to lead, but needs responsibility

Posted by Apprentices on 5/7/2026, 3:38 pm, in reply to "Not quite ready to lead, but needs responsibility"

We have apprentices. Typically after summer band has started the end of July. We say it's a way for underclassmen to take on responsibility to see if leadership is something that want to be a part of. It's also for upperclassmen that either like to help out or just want more responsibility. They do jobs like set up DM podiums, push the water cart outside, bring the speaker cart outside, help set up the speakers, bring the medical cart out, etc... It also allows your leadership team to "supervise"

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