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Sumner Stingray Band Leadership
Ms. Cummings | Director of Bands
Ms. Kaleigh Cummings is a recent graduate from the University of South Florida. During her time at USF, she was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Her field of study included techniques in music education. She also focused on conducting music and clarinet performance as a specialty.
“It is such an honor to be leading the Sumner Band…”
Ms. Cummings served with Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. She marched with the University of South Florida Herd of Thunder Marching Band (also known as the USF HOT Band). She also held multiple roles as a member of the distinguished USF HOT Band including treasurer, clarinet section leader, and band captain.
Leadership, service, and commitment are just a few of the words that describe her dedication to the band program and the success of its members. Ms. Cummings started by sharing with her new band family that “It is such an honor to be leading the Sumner Band for the 2025-2026 school year.” She is encouraged by the great work going on at Sumner and remains eager to make music with the Stingray Band.
About Our Staff
Student Leadership | Roles & Responsibilities
Band Captain presides over all band officers and affairs concerning the band, supervises all other student leaders, is responsible for aiding in teaching drill and fundamentals during marching season to all band and auxiliary members, assembles stage crew(s) during concert season, and performs any other duties deemed necessary by the Band Director.
Drum Major attends drum major camp, supervises section leaders, is responsible for aiding in teaching drill and marching fundamentals, assists other band members in being prepared at every rehearsal and performance, is responsible for organization of inspection before each performance, and assists Director with attendance for rehearsals and performances.
Captain (WW/Brass/Drum) is responsible for all musical sections of the marching show, is responsible for scheduling and conducting sectionals, communicates regularly with the band captain, is responsible for making sure each member in their section has instrument that is in good condition, assists with inspection process before performances, is responsible for keeping record of music/equipment assigned and collected, and assists director and sponsor with recordkeeping.
Colorguard Captain communicates regularly with the band captain and colorguard sponsor, is responsible for making sure each member in their section has equipment that is in good condition, assistance with inspection process before performances, is responsible for keeping record of colorguard equipment assigned and collected, and performs any other duties deemed necessary by the Band Director.
Equipment Manager is responsible for all equipment used by the band (including the sound system), assists director with keeping a record of school-owned instrument usage and forms, is responsible for loading and unloading of all equipment needed at rehearsal and performances, and is responsible for securing a crew for each event, and performs any other duties deemed necessary about the Band Director.
Uniform Manager is responsible for all uniforms used by the band, assists Director with keeping record of school-owned uniform usage and forms, is responsible for inspection of uniforms at all performances for officers and members, and performs other duties deemed necessary by the Band Director.
Librarian is responsible for all music used throughout the year by the band, is responsible for keeping record of music assigned and collected, is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the band library, organizes a filing system and updates the database of the music library regularly, and performs any other duties deemed necessary by the Band Director.
Historian is responsible for maintaining the band bulletin board, is responsible for chronicling band activities, organizes the records/files/images, displays the band activities creatively, and performs other duties deemed necessary by the Band Director.
