The new school year
approached, and the South-Doyle band underwent several changes in leadership
this summer. The band decided who would fill the position of band captain and
drum major over the 2014 summer band camp. The band captain for this year is
senior Alexxis Jester, who was voted into the spot by her fellow band members. Drum Major senior Zac Morgan auditioned for
the spot last year and due to no competition this year, gained the spot again.
The band captain is
the position of being Mr. Taylors “right hand man.” To be band captain, the
band votes for three nominees and then votes again for each nominee. Most of the band captains duties are to give
motivational speeches, accept awards at competitions and help keep things
organized.
“I felt honored
because that meant the people in band wanted me to represent them,” said
Jester.
Zac Morgan
auditioned for the spot of drum major his junior year and shared it with
Brittney Gowey. Drum major’s duties are mainly to know the call times, when to
be in uniform, load the band bus, head down to the field, and answer questions
for the kids.
“I personally love
the role because in the band we are all a huge family, and I love feeling like
I can help and lead such a great group dedicated to making music and bringing
some noise to the school,” said Morgan.
He feels the band
has prepped well for the marching show this year “Framed in Jazz” and that they
are improving the sound of the stand tunes to create the Friday night
atmosphere.
Through all the
changes the band endured over the summer, a tradition remained. In the band
room there is a sign as you leave that reads, “As you leave these halls, your
DREAMS become reality, the FUTURE becomes the present and your LEGACY is left
behind” and it has been a tradition to jump up and touch the sign before every
game. Jester and Morgan have been in the marching band all four years of high
school and are happy to be in the positions.
“Being in the band
and playing is one thing, but being able to stand in front of the much and
actually create how you want it to change and sound is a whole new experience
that I love so much,” Said Morgan.
Editor
Trystan Hurst
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