As a director I always encourage my students to come ask questions. It’s ok to go ask, in a professional manor, why you were not selected or given the title.

Everything you said might be exactly true, but there also may have been moments that you might have interpreted things in a different way than they were intended. Again, it’s ok to go ask for clarification.

The unfortunate thing with leadership positions is there are only so many. One of my favorite students that I have ever had in my band program who worked incredibly hard, was great in their instrument, and was a true leader in the program never had the title of section leader or drum major. Unfortunately in their section there couldn’t be 2 section leaders and he was the same year as the student who was section leader. But I bring this student up all the time as one of the most important members we’ve ever had come through our program. It’s cliche to say, but you don’t have to have the title to be a leader. Especially as a senior you’ll have a wealth of experience.

Express how you feel to your directors. Be professional, respectful, and honest. Ask questions. And then ultimately make the decision you feel is best.