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 Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:41 am
So I recently applied for the Flute Section leader positions and my interview is this coming up Wednesday! Im pretty nervous! Any tips on what to say or NOT say? Help please .... xp
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:14 am
Be willing to memorize your music before your section. (My instructor asked me that)
Be willing to help you section, even if it means before or after school.
Oh and there is nothing to be nervous about. Section Leader tryouts are the easy ones...lol
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:53 am
Ah thats a requirement. I can memorize it before others. All you said is what I already know hahaha. Thanks thought. But it still seems nerve wrecking D: My director said be prepared for anything! So Im like O: Ummmmm Lol
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:45 pm
We dont do section leader interviews, but we do drum major interviews.
Advcie I've gotten for those from past drum majors is basicaly be modest and not. Like oen of the judges' favorite questions at my school is "Who do you think will recieve the position?" Don't say someone else. Say yourself. And when they ask why, don't pull anyone else down. Say soemthing like you have eben workign really hard and are always striving to be at the top of your game.
Another popular question is why do you think yous hould get the position. again, dont ramble into why soemone else shouldnt. Say stuff like I said above, that you always do your best.
Avoid saying "am". Like "I am the most qualified" "I am confident." Go more along the liens of "I try to do my best" and "I work hard so I can play confidently." When you say "am", you are bringing others down, which isnt a good trait for a leader. A leader ahs to be able to constantly be raising your section's spirits. If you do around saying "I am this" people are going to feel insecure about themselves. when you say stuff like "I work hard" "i try", you bring in a more equal view of yourself with others, and its easier to gain respect from anyone. Theres confidence, and then theres high ego. Ego=bad, confidence=good.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:04 pm
My best advice to you is to say that you will put your heart into it and care for every member of your section. If you see someone struggling, it will be your duty to help.
>If you have any shyness issues and find it hard taking charge of things, you must get over it. I'm sorry but I saw my freshman cousin struggle the whole marching season because her section leader never took the lead properly.
I will be honest and tell you that being a section leader is hard. I lead our drum core for two years in high school.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:00 pm
I just applied for guard captain at my school... I recieved questions like:
~What makes me the most qualified for this position?
~If I don't get this postition, will I still be a dedicated member of the band?
~If I do recieve this position, can I commit to coming to every game, competition, practice, and meeting?
~How would I handle insubordination?
~How would I handle a personal issue between me and another member?
Questions liek that smile Good Luck!
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