Leadership applications are usually available during the second semester of the school year and chosen by the band director in May. The leadership application varies from year-to-year, but usually includes a resume and an interview with the band director. Candidates must have participated in at least one full year of marching prior to applying. Other requirements include:

• Maintenance of at least 2.0 GPA
• Excellent rehearsal attendance
• Exhibit excellent levels of responsibility and dedication
• Must be enrolled in a band class throughout the school year

Top Leaders:

Band Captain: The highest-ranking position in the marching band. The band captain acts as a direct line of communication from the band director to the students. This position requires high levels of musicianship, responsibility, and leadership.

Drum Major: Student conductor for the marching band, also high-ranking position that involves leadership capabilities similar to those of the Band Captain.

Asst./Assoc. Drum Major: Works closely with Drum Major as second-in-command.

Percussion Captain: Leader in charge of the percussion section: marching drumline and front ensemble (Marimbas, Keyboards, Cymbals, etc.)

Color Guard Captain: Leader in charge of the color guard; responsible for sectionals, bonding activities, and safety of equipment (Flags, Rifles and any accessory included in the show theme of the year).

Officers/Leaders:

Section Leader (Saxophone, Baritone, etc.): Responsible for being a mentor to all members in their instrumental section, organizing bonding activities, section practices (sectionals), and ensuring the section is practicing and performing to the best of their ability.

Office Manager: Head of administrative duties of marching band, including but not limited to organizing music and assigning lockers.

Librarian: In charge of organizing and dispersing sheet music to members, works closely under Office Manager.

Uniform Quartermaster: In charge of organizing the distribution and recollection of uniforms and uniform-related accessories during football games and other performances.

Equipment Manager: Responsible for the equipment used at rehearsals and competitions, such as drum major podiums and show props. Coordinates the loading and unloading of the band trailer.

Website Coordinator (Webmaster): Responsible for maintaining, updating, and adding new pages of information to the Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder Website. This demanding position requires knowledge of how to operate a website, the ability to efficiently handle media on the website, and involves being aware of or in charge of other social media platforms. The Webmaster must also work closely with all leadership positions, the CBBPA President, and other CBBPA members to ensure this website is up to date and pristine.

Social Media Coordinators: In charge of the Cypress Bay Instagram Page @CypBayBand. This position works closely with The Webmaster and CBBPA members, and will also involve ensuring that pictures and videos of important events are captured.

Woodwind Captain: Leader in charge of the entire woodwind section, responsible for leading sectionals for woodwind members.

Brass Captain: Leader in charge of the entire brass section, responsible for leading sectionals for brass members.

Guard Sergeants: Assistants to Guard Captains, in charge of helping with bonding activities and practices.