Student Leadership Team (SLT)
Mountain View High School Toro Marching Band
Commitment & Collaboration Leadership requires consistent communication and teamwork behind the scenes. In addition to leading during rehearsals, performances, and competitions, the entire SLT meets once a week for 30–45 minutes after school with the directors to review rehearsal goals, troubleshoot logistical challenges, plan team-building initiatives, and coordinate upcoming events.
Who We Are & What We Do
The Student Leadership Team (SLT) is the heartbeat of our marching band, serving as the vital bridge between our band directors, instructional staff, and student members. Selected through an application and audition process, these dedicated student leaders model excellence in musicianship, marching technique, work ethic, and character. Together, the SLT fosters a positive, inclusive, and accountable band culture—ensuring that every member feels supported, prepared, and proud to represent our program on and off the field.
Drum Majors
The highest-ranking student leaders on the field and the primary conductors of the ensemble.
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Conducts the band during rehearsals and performances, maintaining consistent tempo, visual cues, and musical phrasing.
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Assists directors in running full-ensemble rehearsals efficiently, calling sets, and keeping transitions crisp.
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Sets the gold standard for discipline, positivity, and professionalism; mentors other SLT members and resolves peer conflicts.
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Represents the band at formal events, parades, and awards ceremonies.
Woodwind & Brass Captains
Musical and visual leaders overseeing their respective instrument families.
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Conducts the band during rehearsals and performances, maintaining consistent tempo, visual cues, and musical phrasing.
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Assists directors in running full-ensemble rehearsals efficiently, calling sets, and keeping transitions crisp.
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Sets the gold standard for discipline, positivity, and professionalism; mentors other SLT members and resolves peer conflicts.
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Represents the band at formal events, parades, and awards ceremonies.
Section Leaders
The front-line mentors responsible for the musical, visual, and social success of their specific instrument section.
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Conducts the band during rehearsals and performances, maintaining consistent tempo, visual cues, and musical phrasing.
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Assists directors in running full-ensemble rehearsals efficiently, calling sets, and keeping transitions crisp.
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Sets the gold standard for discipline, positivity, and professionalism; mentors other SLT members and resolves peer conflicts.
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Represents the band at formal events, parades, and awards ceremonies.
