Off The Chain
For a routine question, this is the proper chain of command.
What is member → section leader → drum major → staff → director?
This is how early a section leader should arrive for rehearsal.
What is 30 minutes early?
These are the materials you should have with you at every rehearsal.
What is your music binder, water jug, and a pencil.
This is the first person to contact about a routine instrument or equipment problem.
Who is the designated equipment manager?
This is the best action to take when a section member asks you a medical question.
What is referring them to staff?
When a section member asks a question you cannot answer, this is your next step.
What is asking the next person in the chain of command?
If an unavoidable absence is known in advance, these people should be notified as soon as possible.
Who are the drum majors, staff, and director?
If you discover that a uniform item is missing before a performance, this is the person you should notify first.
Who is the uniform manager?
This person serves as the brass equipment manager.
Who is Chris Cortes?
When you see someone from another section sitting alone during dinner, this is what you should do.
What is inviting them to sit with you?
This is when it is appropriate to bypass the normal chain of command.
What is an issue involving immediate safety or serious misconduct?
If a rumor says call time has changed but there has been no official announcement, this is what you should do.
What is following the chain of command to verify the call time?
A section member has lost their music, and you need help printing a new copy. This is the first person you should contact.
Who is Alex Aguirre?
This person serves as the percussion equipment manager.
Who is Sophia Garcia?
This is the type of leadership we try to execute.
What is servant leadership?
If you disagree with a staff decision, this is the appropriate method AND time to raise the concern.
What is discussing it through the chain of command after rehearsal?
When a member asks you a question during staff instruction, this is the appropriate response.
What is continuing to listen and addressing the question at an appropriate time?
This is what you should NOT do after dismissal.
What is play your instrument?
This person serves as the guard equipment manager.
Who is Liana Gonzalez?
This is the metronome/tuner application that all leaders should have and know how to use.
What is Tonal Energy?
After missing a rehearsal for reasons beyond your control, this is how you should determine what you missed.
What is following the chain of command?
When an instruction from staff is unclear, this is what you should do.
What is asking a staff member for clarification?
This is what you say when your drill down commander gives a command that is not allowed from the current position.
What is “As You Were, Sir”?
This person serves as the woodwind equipment manager.
Who is no one?
This clothing item is always prohibited for marching band.
What are jeans?