Drum major

that I should be considered for and show these traits the best in are both the drum major and uniform captain. The Drum Major is a very important aspect of a marching band’s success. For example, the Drum Major is to act as a supervisor and assistant to the other band leaders and officers, all while being a responsible role model that maintains their positive attitude towards others. I should be considered for Drum Major due to my ability to mirror the traits and qualities needed for the…

show comes to an end, I get to make my way to the top of our mountain. SHOW At the top of the mountain, I look out at the band and the crowd and then the band turns and looks at me. The crowd goes wild. SHOW Our show is done. We hear taps from the drums and march off the field. Everyone is breathing heavily and deciding if it was a good or bad show for…

demonstrate my understanding of how the Biblical text directly and/or indirectly relates to wealth, poverty, and economic justice. Starting with the second creation story found in the book of Genesis to Martin Luther King, Jr’s last sermon titled, The Drum Major Instinct, this paper will explore how the absence of loving self unselfishly fuels social and economic injustices that have plagued humanity since the fall of Adam and Eve. On January 6, 2018, a friend sent me this quote from an unknown…

The Drum Major Instinct is a sermon by Martin Luther King Jr. which explains how everyone wants to become a leader, but no one wants to become a leader for justice, peace, and righteousness. This Sermon is to inform and persuade the reader about the beliefs Martin Luther king had. Martin Luther king Jr. gave his speech on February 4, 1968 and was assassinated 2 months later in April 4, 1968. The target audience were African Americans, protesters, and the people attending in the Ebenezer Baptism…

performance of imagery and music, my eyes scanned the band in a moment of silent intimacy. We had succeeded. At the end of my sophomore year, I sat down in the auditorium as any other saxophonist yet, in a few short minutes I stood as the Drum Major. As the Drum Major it was my responsibility to care for the band and the quality of performance. However, our diminutive size and menial funding caused the band to be…

This past summer, I was given the opportunity to participate in the 2015 SASI Drum Major Camp, a leadership program founded by band directors in central Texas. Going into the camp, all I expected to learn were basic conducting patterns, some nice start-of-the-day stretches, and how to keep rowdy band members in line. That’s what I had seen from past Drum Majors, and what I believed to be the full depth of the leadership position. The truth unfolded quite differently than my expectations.…

Becoming a Drum Major has been in my mind since the very beginning of the marching band season. At first, I believed that being a Drum Major simply meant a leadership position in the band, with some responsibilities and much admiration. However, as the season progressed, I recognized the way the Drum Majors act and influence others throughout the season to do well. I saw that they inspired many people to do their best, and that was when I realized that being a Drum Major was more than the…

must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them” -- John Maxwell. Acquiring the position as drum major this year will greatly improve my skills. Leadership is one of the most important skills as a drum major. As assistant drum major this past year, Cheyenne has really taught me a lot about being a leader within the band. If chosen as drum major it will allow me to continue improving new and familiar skills. These skills include teaching, conducting,…

Martin Luther King gave a sermon discussing the Drum Major Instinct. Through defining and explaining the drum major instinct he exposed the true motives of segregation. He explained how large of an influence it has on the continuation of racial prejudice. This sermon used the Drum Major to better explain the actions of the white main to understand the unconscious motives behind racial prejudice. The Drum Major is the leader of the parade. The Drum Major Instinct causes one to aspire to be the…

When people think of marching band, they tend to believe it is a joke or a waste of time. Marching band is a more time consuming activity that starts late in the summer. Yet the people that are not involved in the Fine Arts are more likely to have these false accusations. While most believe marching band is not a sport, is for the unpopular kids, and requires no prior skill, it in fact requires a great deal of time and dedication. A lot of marching bands practice on a daily bases, implying the…