Leadership Application Overview:
Thank you for showing interest in being a part of the Hays BLT (Band Leadership Team) We hope you will find the application process to be interesting and enriching regardless of the outcome. If you have any questions about the process or your application please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Rauschuber, Mr. Collins, Mr. Venegas, Mr. Briones or Mrs. Martinez at any time. Good luck, and work hard to represent yourself through this process.
The Band Leadership Team (BLT) is comprised of members from the Field Leadership Team (FLT) and the Student Leadership Team (SLT). This group of individuals plays a large role in the efficient operation and morale of our band. In addition to rehearsals, sectionals and class time, BLT members must devote a great deal of personal time and energy in helping to prepare, organize and facilitate projects that benefit the entire band. Interested applicants should carefully consider the rigorous demands that accompany membership on the BLT. BLT does not stop after marching season and all members must be active all year to earn credit towards their letterman jacket. It is also important to note that BLT positions are subject to cancellation should a member not be successfully fulfilling their role as a leader of the band. Behaviors such as excessive tardiness, excessive absences, poor representation on social media and other behaviors not suited for leadership roles can result in a BLT member to be voided of their position. If a member of the BLT team is revoked of their leadership role, they will not be considered for any future leadership roles in the Hays Band program.
BLT members are expected to abide by all rules and regulations set forth in the band handbook as well as the Hays High School Student Handbook, the Hays C.I.S.D. Extra-Curricular Activities Code of Conduct and the Hays C.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct. Again, any violation of said rules and regulations may result in the student being removed from their leadership position.
Your candidacy will be judged on the following criteria:
1. Past performance (Musical achievement, band service, attendance, absences and overall behavior and respect).
2. Quality of your application (must meet the deadline for turning everything in to be considered).
3. Future Leadership potential.
4. Best fit for the individual and organization.
5. Personal image outside of band (interactions with other teachers and students, social media presence).
6. Interview / Audition
7. Playing Audition (for Drum Major & Captain candidates only - not guard)
Application Deadline:
All applications must be completed, and all elements submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 7th. Please be prompt and professional with your application. Those applications that are time-stamped past 11:59pm on this day will not be considered. Audition / Interviews will be held in-person during the following dates:
- BLT Brass & Percussion Interviews - April 17th, 2024
- BLT Woodwind & Guard Interviews - April 18th, 2024
- Drum Major Auditions - April 19th, 2024
- Results Posted - April 21st, 2024
Directors will issue out a sign-up genius for students to be able to sign-up for interviews following the April 7th application deadline.
Positions available:
Field Leadership Team (FLT): Drum Majors, Percussion Captain, Brass/Woodwind Captains, Guard Captains/Squad Leaders, Section Leaders.
Student Leadership Team (SLT): President, Vice-President, Secretaries, Librarians, Loading Crew Captain, Uniform Captains.
A student may be a member of both the FLT and SLT in different capacities.