80/20 rule
Bands are full of leaders but unfortunately, some lead in the wrong
direction. While some lead upward some lead downward. 80/20 means
that 80% of students are followers while 20% are leaders. Of the 20%
half lead upward and half lead downward.
Upward:
Perform well at school
Show respect for their parents
Are punctual
Try hard while on the job
Are nice to others
Influence others to have positive attitude
Play their instrument well
Downward:
Do not perform well at school
Do not respect teachers or peers
Are not punctual
Are preoccupied with social activities
Are "cliquish"
Prefer small groups
Do not play their instrument well
Do not seem to have a curfew
Do not look you in the eye when they speak
That means in a 100 piece band we will often have
to get rid of those who want to destroy the good the band does. Sounds
hard but 90 will get better instead of the 10 good leaders quitting
and the band gets worse.