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 2nd 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.