Student Leadership

IMA President

Hanna Sangkhae

Executive

The Band President’s primary function is to provide student leadership and direction to all of the IMA ensembles. The Band President will be responsible for organizing, communicating, and leading activities, as well as leading weekly Band Council meetings. The President is a position of service as well as leadership. The President’s responsibility is to do whatever needs to be done for the students of the music program to have a successful experience. If interested in running, the President must have a Vice President running mate.

IMA Vice President, Pit Captain

Kaitlyne Arriola

Executive

The primary function of the Vice President is to assist the Band President in providing student leadership and direction to the IMA ensembles. Added responsibilities include going to the Band Booster meeting on a monthly basis and reporting back to band council about what the band boosters have been working towards.

Pit Captain is responsible overseeing the front ensemble. This includes managing equipment setup and transportation. Pit Captain leads to ensure musical and technical preparation.

Head Drum Major, Inventory

Emily Garcia

Executive

Head Drum Major is the candidate with the highest score from Drum Major auditions. Responsibilities include rehearsing the group and maintaining an effective rehearsal atmosphere. On the field, the Head Drum Major is the highest position of student leader.

Inventory Coordinator will help assist inputting and maintaining the program’s vast inventory (instruments, lockers, uniforms, etc.).

Secretary

Bianca Rios

Executive

The Secretary’s job is to work with the President and Vice President and create the agenda for the weekly band council meetings. The Secretary is also responsible for keeping meetings on task, recording minutes of the weekly meetings, and keeping meeting attendance. Secretary should be prepared to distribute and make copies of minutes when a copy is requested and to report back to the Director about the meetings.

Asst. Drum Major, Equipment

Silas Hamernik

Assistant Drum Major(s) are the candidates with the next highest scores from Drum Major auditions. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Drum Major with any responsibilities needed

The responsibilities of the Equipment Manager include instrument inventory, transporting and maintaining equipment/lockers, leading equipment team, and working alongside parent volunteers.

Librarian, Historian

Drum Captain, Symph/Orch. Asst.

Kaisa Penney

The Head Librarian will utilize Ensemble Representatives and Jazz Band Student Director to take responsibility for the library including (but not limited to) organization of the library, creating inventory, handing out copies, and any other duties needed.

The Historian will preserve the memory of the band by taking pictures and video of important band events. The Historian is also responsible for making slideshow videos and collages for all band recruiting events, community events, concerts, and our yearly band banquet. The Historian is also responsible for creating a scrapbook for the year.

Val Estrada

Band Representative

Drum Captain is responsible for leading the drumline within the band. This involves leading rehearsals, coordinating with other sections, ensuring the drumline's performance quality, and fostering a positive and productive environment for all drumline members.

Symphonic Orchestra Director Assistant supports the Band Director in operation of class represented. This role involves assisting with rehearsals, printing and copying music when librarian isn't available, running class when director is unavailable, and fostering a positive and productive environment for student musicians.

Wind Ensemble Director Asst.

Jazz Band Director Asst.

Noah Ferguson

Band Representative

Wind Ensemble Director Assistant supports the Band Director in operation of class represented. This role involves assisting with rehearsals, printing and copying music when librarian isn't available, running class when director is unavailable, and fostering a positive and productive environment for student musicians.

Charles Yungul

Band Representative

Jazz Band Director Assistant supports the Band Director in operation of class represented. This role involves assisting with rehearsals, printing and copying music when librarian isn't available, running class when director is unavailable, and fostering a positive and productive environment for student musicians.

Concert Band Director Asst.

Spirit

Noah Chang

Band Representative

Concert Band Director Assistant supports the Band Director in operation of class represented. This role involves assisting with rehearsals, printing and copying music when librarian isn't available, running class when director is unavailable, and fostering a positive and productive environment for student musicians.

Cooper Robertson

Spirit is responsible for fostering enthusiasm, school spirit, and the camaraderie within the band. This role involves organizing spirit activities, supporting band morale, and coordinating with other student leadership.