Drum major

I had experienced the influence of my previous drum majors, and I wanted to do the same for everyone else. The process for becoming drum major starts with an interview, and the marching band staff asks typical questions; “Why do you want to be drum major?” “What will you do for the band?” “How will you deal with problems within the band?” But there was one question in particular that really stood out to me, “What sets you apart from the other candidates?” I thought about what I was going to say, but then my answer was simple. I told them that while I may not be the best conductor now I have the leadership and I know that I will give 110% every day to this band. I will put in the effort and the time to be the best, and to make the band the best, and that is exactly what I did. I encouraged everyone to improve themselves with each run through of the show, and I became better with them. Being drum major gave me a confidence that I had not felt before. With each minute that I spent on the podium I became surer of my abilities as a conductor and a leader. I knew that I was chosen for a reason and that I was not going to let my directors or my fellow band members down. Drum major is a title, but while I may not carry that title past high school, I will always carry the experiences and the drive that it gave me to be the best that I…

My lifetime goal is to be an actor. I love to perform. There is this unexplainable feeling I get whenever the stage lights are on my face. Now, the question is how am I going to get there? I have applied myself all throughout high school by being a hardworking student, as well as a leader for many organizations at my high school. I am a drum major for our marching band. Our band has qualified for the State Marching Contest in San Antonio two out of two possible times in my high school career.…

function of the drum major is to be a leader along with having a confident, professional attitude. It is important to be respected by both my peers and staff in order for the ensemble to function. One must have the ability to inspire, assist and teach while in command with a desire for the marching band to succeed. The drum major should have an exceptional understanding of time and rhythm and effectively understand marching in order to help other students. They must always look to improve and…

According to vocabulary.com, a leader is the person in charge of a group, who is able to convince other people to follow their lead. However, I strongly believe that a leader is much more than that. A great leader is a role model that “inspires” confidence in other people and the person who motivates their peers to put their best foot forward and achieve overall success by working together. As an upcoming sophomore next year, I am determine to become an assistant drum major because I want to…

having babies before they could finish high school. Many of the words of our “Drum Major” were turned into echoes from our past. Joshua: Mom… who was out “Drum Major? Patricia: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Joshua: Oh… Is he still our “Drum Major”? Patricia: We will talk about that later, for now back to that warm summer day in 1978.I was wearing a pretty sundress with red flowers with blue birds and butterflies. After the evening meal, Brandon your father car pulls up in our front yard,…

Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous and respectable man when he was alive. He was a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He gave many sermons and speeches in his day. On one very important day, 4 February 1968, he gave a sermon called “The Drum Major Instinct;” it was based off an adaptation of J. Wallace Hamilton’s “Drum-Major Instinct.” In King’s sermon, he explains what the drum major instinct is and why you need to be cautious with it. King believed that you shouldn’t use…

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” -- John C. Maxwell. Being the drum major this past year, I have learned a lot about being a leader within the band. I would like to continue this position so I can keep the band on the great path it seems to follow. Leaders shouldn’t be perfect, that is the worse possible thing for them to be. They need to be able to make mistakes, learn from them, and fix them. That shows others that leaders make mistakes too, and it…

For me, being apart of the Honors College is a way to challenge myself to new heights. I always like to find a way to challenge myself because it allows me to push past old limits and reach new heights. It is one of the most interesting ways to grow. When you push yourself and really get out of your comfort zone, then you learn so much more about yourself as a person. When I was in my junior year, I decided to try out for drum major. I got really nervous because I was worried about how I would…

orders, but having fun with your peers as well. You do want them to follow orders, but not so much to where band isn’t fun anymore. A leader should possess the qualities of being loud when needed, having empathy for others, they should have the ability to help others whether it’s musically, visually, or personally. They should be flexible within their abilities on instruments and should be near expert on reading music. Peer leaders should be respectful for all sections within whatever they’re…

wasn't . It was her senior year and her last time participating in the marching band. Since she was a drum major last year, Milly is now the head drum major. Being a drum major is one of the hardest jobs in marching band. Everyone is looking at you and making sure they're in time. On May 3rd, Milly and her boyfriend, Jake broke up. Jake and Milly were together for two years and she was in love with him. Everyone thought they would last forever. On that day in May,…