No, no. I know what you mean. Something similar happened to me, except its only because I am somewhat versatile in my instruments.
I did drum corps for 2 years, and was in the front ensemble. I was actually drum major for my school up until band camp after my first year of drum corps, and my percussion instructor convinced me (a.k.a. unfairly, guilted me) into being in the front ensemble for my high school because there were only freshmen and 1 veteran member, making a grand total of 4.
Hah. Well even though I gave it up, everyone thought I was demoted and I didn't get the "title" of section leader, though everyone knew I should have had it. I really didn't care about having a title, but my problem was that this other veteran member, a year younger than me, would not let me do anything, even though she was a terrible leader and had awful people skills...not to mention that she was a god awful player, with a huge ego followed by her "title". All I wanted to do was to help make us better, but she wouldn't let me do a darn thing or say a word! MY GOD....(sorry...getting a little worked up....that was the worst season ever...)
But now i refuse to be in the percussion section at my high school, and switched this year to Alto sax....though still...not in a leadership position. >_<
Though...in our competing wind ensemble, I'm first chair flute, so I can deal with that I guess. :/
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