1. Have you served in this position before? If you have, what went right, what went wrong? If you haven’t, did you interview? Why or why not? If you weren’t selected, why do you think that was? I have previously served as a section leader for two years, and would say the trumpet section has made good progress over this school year. With the little number of trumpet members in the band, the section has done a lot to step up to the occasion and play the part that may have called for double our numbers. Overall, all the members of the section have improved musically and dedicated their time to give aid to the band, rather than hurt it. The section worked cohesively when it came to helping out one another and giving advice to those that needed
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My ambitious character pushes myself to grow musically, which I want my section members to see in hopes that my attitude will have an effect on them. I am a fast learner, and approach difficult situations calmly in order to figure out solutions quickly and effectively. Being a section leader for about two years now, I have experience in assisting those struggling in both marching and music, which in turn has helped me learn different ways of solving different problems. I can handle multiple issues at once, and when it comes to a challenge, I do not back away. Instead, I take it as an opportunity to better myself as a leader to overcome an obstacle that holds my section back from succeeding, whether it is a person or overall group. The section’s success is a huge responsibility I take very seriously, and do my best to have each one of the members grow to their fullest …show more content…
From someone not under the responsibility of a leadership role, it may seem like a wonderful job, since they can escape from the usual workload that a non-leader has to put up with, and have authority over others. Yet, they tend to overlook the amount of dedication and self-evaluation that a leader has to go through in order for their group to succeed. One must better and uphold themselves to a high standard in order to be an efficient leader, and not for power alone. They must have a wide knowledge of their position and patience to help others in case an issue or situation arises. When things go wrong, the leader, not the group, is blamed, and often is the one that pays for the consequences that their peers have done under their watch. A leader has to multi-task to not only play their role in a group, but also monitor their groupmates’ actions to see if any assistance is needed. The role can be a burden at times, but if a leader truly is dedicated to their job, they do whatever it takes to move their group and themselves forward. This is what we strive as a band to do: move forward. The position as a section leader may seem glamorous, but it takes a lot of time and determination. Leaders not only are responsible for their own efforts, but for each one of their members as well. If one of them acts up or is not giving in the same contribution their peers are, it is the leader’s role
My ambitious character pushes myself to grow musically, which I want my section members to see in hopes that my attitude will have an effect on them. I am a fast learner, and approach difficult situations calmly in order to figure out solutions quickly and effectively. Being a section leader for about two years now, I have experience in assisting those struggling in both marching and music, which in turn has helped me learn different ways of solving different problems. I can handle multiple issues at once, and when it comes to a challenge, I do not back away. Instead, I take it as an opportunity to better myself as a leader to overcome an obstacle that holds my section back from succeeding, whether it is a person or overall group. The section’s success is a huge responsibility I take very seriously, and do my best to have each one of the members grow to their fullest …show more content…
From someone not under the responsibility of a leadership role, it may seem like a wonderful job, since they can escape from the usual workload that a non-leader has to put up with, and have authority over others. Yet, they tend to overlook the amount of dedication and self-evaluation that a leader has to go through in order for their group to succeed. One must better and uphold themselves to a high standard in order to be an efficient leader, and not for power alone. They must have a wide knowledge of their position and patience to help others in case an issue or situation arises. When things go wrong, the leader, not the group, is blamed, and often is the one that pays for the consequences that their peers have done under their watch. A leader has to multi-task to not only play their role in a group, but also monitor their groupmates’ actions to see if any assistance is needed. The role can be a burden at times, but if a leader truly is dedicated to their job, they do whatever it takes to move their group and themselves forward. This is what we strive as a band to do: move forward. The position as a section leader may seem glamorous, but it takes a lot of time and determination. Leaders not only are responsible for their own efforts, but for each one of their members as well. If one of them acts up or is not giving in the same contribution their peers are, it is the leader’s role