With the graduation of Silas Amundson, LVW will be filling a Drum Major position in 2025. Dan Hoogervoorst is returning for his final year as Drum Major.
The auditions will take place at KML on Saturday afternoon, December 14.
A drum major is first and foremost a representative of the Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin and, more importantly, their Savior. They are the one “standing out front” as a model for fellow band members and for the community. Their role is to serve as an example of Christian leadership and service not only in rehearsals and performances but also in how they conduct themselves and interact with others when not “on duty.”
Requirements
If you are interested in auditioning for the Drum Major position, please go to the Drum Major Audition Criteria page. There you will see lots more information as to what the audition will consist of, and what you will need to prepare.
The auditions will take place at KML on Saturday afternoon, December 14.
A drum major is first and foremost a representative of the Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin and, more importantly, their Savior. They are the one “standing out front” as a model for fellow band members and for the community. Their role is to serve as an example of Christian leadership and service not only in rehearsals and performances but also in how they conduct themselves and interact with others when not “on duty.”
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience with LVW
- Current band member at a WELS area Lutheran high school or member of a WELS congregation
- Directing warmups at rehearsals and performances
- Conducting music during rehearsals as determined by the directors
- Assisting with and/or leading sectional rehearsals as needed
- Acting as a liaison between directors/staff and ensemble members
- Leading various activities as determined by staff
- Assisting with marching and drill as determined by the visuals instructor
- Promoting the health and growth of the group (physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional)
- Other duties as determined by staff
- Attendance at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the executive director
- Prompt arrival at rehearsals and performances (read: show up early)
- Have a working knowledge of warmup music and performance music for the season
- Ability to march and demonstrate marching basics, mark off step size, and spacing for marching
If you are interested in auditioning for the Drum Major position, please go to the Drum Major Audition Criteria page. There you will see lots more information as to what the audition will consist of, and what you will need to prepare.
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