2008-2009 Symphonic Winds Council

Adam Schmiesing, President
Jessica Henry, Vice President and Librarian
Kati Hamlin, Secretary
Sarah Duffy, Treasurer
Donovan Hanson, Manager
Molly Kvam, Manager
Danna Bergantine, MAL
Elizabeth Thoma, MAL
Jason Biatek, Webmaster

The operation of the council (and the entire ensemble) is described in more detail in the UMM Symphonic Winds Constitution (PDF).

The minutes from the last council meeting, as well as past meetings, can be found on the Council Minutes page.

In case you are wondering who in the council to contact for a certain issue, or if you are considering running for a position, here are the duties of each of the positions as outlined in the Constitution:

President:

• Presides at all Symphonic Winds Council and general organizational meetings.
• Acts as spokesperson for the organization.
• Handles the group's announcements.
• On tour, informs the band members of concert details, dressing rooms, eating and sleeping arrangements.
• Must have current information on all band activities.

Vice President:

• Presides in the absence of the President.
• Assists the President with administrative duties.
• Assists the President on tours.
• In charge of all fundraising activities for the organization.

Secretary:

• Maintains records of the Symphonic Winds Council meetings and general organizational meetings for distribution to the band including records of who attends and who is absent.
• Conducts necessary correspondence.
• Assists the Managers with tour concerns.
• Takes rehearsal attendance and reports absences to the Director and Symphonic Winds Council.
• Takes attendance on tour. All students must personally check with the secretary before leaving on tour.

Treasurer:

• Collect money for Symphonic Winds Weekend and get purchase order to pay the camp.
• Organize the selling of tickets and CDs at all of the concerts including ordering a cash box and getting volunteers to sell the tickets and CDs.
• Organize the reception including getting a purchase order for the punch and getting volunteers to help set up the reception and clean up after the reception.
• Get a purchase order whenever the band needs to buy something such as gifts for guest conductors or soloists.
• Order CDs for band members, collect money and distribute the CDs.
• Organize fundraising events and get purchase orders for any needed supplies.
• Help organize Festival of the Winds, including getting any purchase orders that are needed, getting volunteers for tasks, and being available for additional duties.
• Help with band tour and collect money from or charge the student account of all students going on the tour.
• Attend all Symphonic Winds Council meetings.
• Volunteer for other duties that are discussed during council meetings.

Managers:

• Oversee set-up of chairs and stands for rehearsals and concerts.
• Make instrument lists for overseas tours (including make, model, and serial number).
• Appoint specific band members to load and unload equipment on tours.
• Prepare a list of all school equipment being taken on tour.
• Oversee rehearsal and concert set-up while on tour.

Members-at-large (MAL):

• Handle publicity for concerts.
• Assist the other council members with their duties, and serve on committees, as needed.
• Write and distribute press releases advertising upcoming concerts, special performances, or fundraising events.
• Assist the other council members with their duties, and serve on committees, as needed.

Webmaster:

• Design, update, and maintain Symphonic Winds webpage to the preferences of director and other Symphonic Winds council members.
• Post weekly rehearsal schedule and performance information on a regular basis.
• Assist Symphonic Winds council with various technological projects and issues.
• Attend all Symphonic Winds council meetings.
• Volunteer for other duties that are discussed during council meetings.