VALLEY VIEW

MIGHTY EAGLE BAND

2022-2023 Drum Majors

Katie Vann

Lupita Luna

Kaleb Allen

Second to the Director, the Drum Majors have the most critical and essential role in the band. The Drum Majors are the highest-ranking student leaders.  They conduct the band at all events and often lead the band in drills and warmups.

Second to the Director, the Drum Majors are the primary contact for the band and should be respected as such in a Director’s absence. Drum Majors conduct the ensemble and aid in the strength and musicality of the band.

Drum Major Responsibilities

Attends every rehearsal, performance, and show

Shows up to rehearsals early to help set up

Ensures that Captains and Section Leaders are executing their responsibilities

Sets an example of hard work and attention to detail

Communicates information from band to Directors

Captains / Section Leaders

Woodwind Captain – 12 A.J. King

Brass Captain – 12 Landen Moon

Percussion Captain – 12 Tanner Ghyers

Section Leaders 

11 Katie Eaton

11 Molly Moss

11 Jesus Acuna

12 Ezequiel Torres

12 Lliyah Garcia 

11 Teegan Rippy

Captains and Section leaders are chosen to lead and teach the members of their group. They help the Drum Major and Director relay messages and work on difficult or troubling parts of the show during rehearsals. Generally, the section leaders are chosen from upperclassmen since they have more years of experience.

Band Captain / Section Leader Responsibilities

Attends every rehearsal, performance, and show

Shows up to rehearsals early to help set up

Schedules section rehearsals to improve areas that need work

Keeps order in their section

Makes sure that their section is prepared with music and instruments

Makes sure that their section is properly dressed for performances

Sets an example of staying on task and working hard

Communicates information from section to Drum Majors and Directors

The Valley View Band members need your help! Help our students raise funds that will supplement our competitions, travel, uniforms, props, clinicians, instrument rentals, repairs, and help provide the best experience possible for our students. We need student and parent volunteers to help sell fireworks. To pick a time slot, click the fireworks photo below.

Location E Hwy 82 outside of Gainesville.

June 23 – July 5

Valley View High School’s Mighty Eagle Band earned the top honor possible at their recent UIL competition.

Congratulations to the Valley View Band for receiving 2^nd place in the Valley View Christmas Parade. 

Thank you Mr. Peacock for providing the trailer for the band.

The Bandwagon Music Store and Repair

The Bandwagon Music Store and Repair has partnered with Valley View ISD for all your instrument rental and repair needs.  Feel free to visit their website for more information.

www.thebandwagonmusicstore.com

We bring the store and the service to you.

Phone: (817) 583-0001  Address: 100 E. Felix St. S, Suite 102 Fort Worth, Texas 76115