2023 Aldine ISD and PBSL-USA
Student Leadership & Music Educator Symposium
General Information
June 5th -8th, 2023
Student Participant Tracks
GENERAL LEADERSHIP TRACK
The general leadership track is open to current or aspiring student leaders in a high school band program. This track prepares general field leaders, such as sectional leaders, drill instructions, etc. to serve as effective peer-based leaders for those they serve. This track includes a detailed focus on the principles of effective peer-based student leadership. Also, as part of this track, leaders will work with facilitators in the area of modern marching band movement.
DRUM MAJOR TRACK
The drum major track is open to current or aspiring drum majors in a high school band program. This track prepares drum majors in the effective art of field conducting, rehearsal coordination, and general leadership. Also, as part of this track, drum majors will work with facilitators in the areas of modern marching band movement, percussion leadership, and colorguard leadership.
PERCUSSION LEADERSHIP TRACK
The percussion leadership track is open to current or aspiring percussion leaders. This track includes percussion leaders, both battery* and front ensemble*, in the preparation to execute their roles effectively. Also, as part of this track, percussion leaders will work with facilitators in the areas of modern marching band movement and work to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the drum major or field conductor.
*Battery and/or field Percussion leaders are requested to bring their field instruments.
*Front ensemble leaders are requested to bring mallets as limited front ensemble equipment will be provided.
COLOR GUARD LEADERSHIP TRACK
The color guard leadership track is open to current student leaders in a high school color guard. This track prepares color guard leaders to serve as effective peer-based leaders. Also, as part of this track color guard leaders will work with facilitators in the areas of modern movement and how to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the drum major or field conductor.
Symposium Instructional Staff and Facilitators
Leadership: Ryan Agard and team
Drum Majors: Maycie Meyer
Marching Band Movement: Joni Perez
Percussion: Brian Perez and Kyle Stahl
Color Guard and Modern Movement: Lindsey Vento
Site coordinator and Master of Ceremonies: Marc Perea
Staff Development: Coordinated by The Docentus Group
Important Details
-Once enrolled, additional information will be sent to participants electronically.
-Lunch provided daily.
Register and Enroll
To enroll - click here or the ENROLL button at the top of the page.
Daily Schedule
June 5th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
June 6th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
June 7th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
June 8th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
11:30 AM symposium concludes
Staff Development / CE Hours
This symposium features a staff development track with CE credit totaling a maximum of 16 hours. Specific information will be placed on the PBSL-USA website on May 1, 2023 pertaining to the staff development track. https://www.pbsl-usa.com/staffdevelopment.