2025 Cobra Regiment Leadership Info and Application

Here you will find the updated application and requirements for 2025 Cobra Regiment leadership candidates. The application is due by May 1st, 11:59pm.

Introduction

These are the requirements for the 2025 Cobra Regiment Student Leadership Team application. We are continuing to push the boundaries of our achievement and we are looking for a leadership team that will help us do that. Expectations will continue to go up and we are looking for an even higher degree of professionalism from our student leaders. As you hear me constantly say - You are always auditioning. Your actions, proactivism, reliability, and more are also factored into your application. We are doing a custom show and intend to use audio and props and we will need reliable individuals to help take on these logistics during the season. Lastly..

NOT WANTING TO TAKE SOMEONE ELSE’S POSITION IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REASON TO NOT APPLY. If you genuinely believe you’d be good for a role - GO FOR IT. Our positions are not set in stone and we will prioritize good leaders over a cleanly organized section hierarchy.

Link to Application: https://forms.office.com/r/BzcN5cZYRk

Application Requirements

Parts

1. General Information
2. Questionnaire
3. Recommendations
4. Skill Demonstration
5. Service Project

General Information

The basic part of the application where you list your name, grade, contact info, what you’re applying for, etc.

Questionnaire

Questions you must answer in the application.

Recommendations

You must get THREE recommendation forms submitted before the application deadline from prominent individuals who understand your work ethic and leadership. TWO must be from a teacher/boss/adult who was in charge of you and ONE must be from another student in band. The form can be found here: LINK

Music Skill Demonstration

Students must show proficiency in their main instrument. All students must perform a prepared piece of music for Mr. Simmons and the panel during interviews. Sheet music does not need to be provided. Students who auditioned for and made Regionals or DHB will have this component waived. Drum Major applicants must conduct a marching band recording to demonstrate their conducting skill. The sound system will be available - please use your own bluetooth capable device.

Service Project

Students must complete a project that benefits the band program or community. It must be complete by the May 2nd interviews. Examples that have been done in ours or other band programs are repairing all music stands, organizing and hanging up awards, building shelves/storage, or organizing the music library. It is up to you to identify a situation that needs solving or improving and taking action on it.

Interview

Every candidate must go through an interview. Treat this like a job interview. You will be asked questions on your views of leadership, your vision of your section/group/band, what you want to accomplish, etc. You will also be provided an opportunity to ask your own questions as any other interview would.

Possible Positions Available

• Drum Major
• Captain - Woodwind, Brass, Visual, Music
• Section Leader - Flute, Clarinet,  Saxophone, Mellophone, Trumpet, Low Brass, Front Ensemble, Drumline, Colorguard
• Managers - Uniform, Bus, Equipment

Summary of Positions

• Drum Majors are the conductor and head leader(s) of the band. Leadership, attitude, and professionality are more sought after traits than conducting traits.
• Captains are leaders who are responsible for assisting with larger groups or ideas than just their section. Music Captain is expected to know the score, Visual Captain is expected to help with basics and block and be able to demonstrate marching, Woodwind/Brass Captains will run caption rehearsals and be responsible for leading their entire caption.
• Section leaders are individual leaders of each instrument section. This includes the Color Guard Captain as the “section leader” of the colorguard.
• Managers will be students in charge of logistical aspects of the band. Uniform managers will check everyone’s uniform for performances and help maintain them. Bus managers are responsible for headcounts and bus cleanliness when we travel. Equipment managers are in charge of creating rosters for and directing equipment moving for rehearsals, trips, and home games.

Some roles may not be used, some sections may be consolidated, and new roles may be created to best fit the operation of the respective season’s leadership staff class. If the staff feels that multiple members from a single section match the ideals of our leadership team, we will find a role for all of them.

Complete Leadership Applications Due May 1st by 11:59pm

Link to Application: https://forms.office.com/r/BzcN5cZYRk

Review of Leadership Contract Expectations

Leadership Contract 25-26

The Cobra Regiment student leadership team is an interviewed and auditioned for group of students who are expected to be role models and a positive example for the band. As such, they are held to a higher standard than regular Cobra Regiment members. The below standards outline the expectations of all Cobra Regiment Student Leaders and are expected to be followed at all times, in and out of band and school.

1. Every action I take regarding the group will be made in good faith and in the interest of improving the program at every possible avenue.
2. I will maintain a positive attitude throughout the entire year and do my utmost best to encourage my peers, section, and others to do so as well.
3. I will do everything in my power to ensure that the band program will be a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space for everyone, regardless of section.
4. I will not challenge Mr. Simmons, his staff members, or other student leaders publicly and will bring my concerns to them or Mr. Simmons at the appropriate time.
5. I will NEVER give up on my peers, the program, or myself, and will have a discussion with Mr. Simmons if I am feeling doubtful.
6. I will be the first member of my section to arrive and the last to leave for every event. If I am of a higher leadership position than section leader, I will be the first of the band to arrive and the last to leave for every event.
7. I will attend every leadership event, including, but not limited to, leadership camp, scheduled leadership meetings, post-rehearsal leadership meetings, and before-school leadership meetings.
8. I will be the first person in my section or the band to learn my music, drill, basics, and visuals to be an example to my peers and be prepared to help them at any time.
9. I will not be involved with any extracurricular activity or obligations that would interfere with rehearsals, sectionals, or performances.
10. I understand that I will be expected to audition for BOTH District Honor Band and Regional Honor Band to both better myself as a musician leader of the group and to represent our program.
11. I understand that consistent failure to adhere to the above guidelines, the CHS handbook, the band handbook, or the band student contract will put my position on the leadership team in jeopardy.