Thriving as a Section Leader Band Member This Year
Becoming a section leader band member is one of those things that feels like a massive win right up until you have to deal with your first rehearsal meltdown. It's that weird, bittersweet moment where you realize you've been given a title, a little bit of authority, and a whole lot of responsibility that has nothing to do with actually playing your instrument. Most of us join band because we love music (or because our friends were doing it), but taking on a leadership role changes the vibe entirely. You aren't just responsible for your own rhythms and dynamics anymore; now, you're responsible for twenty other people who might or might not want to be there at 7:00 AM on a Tuesday. ...