Drum major

Why do you want to be a section leader/drum major? I want to try to my best capability to help and further the potential of this band. Even though we are losing many great seniors this year- we can still pursue greater things. I have nearly been on leadership before and I understand the values and expectations that have already been set. I enjoy working alongside all the fellow students here in the band and can’t wait for next marching season! What qualities do you think should be important when

Drum Major Responsibilities •Getting the band out to the rehearsal area, into the proper formation and ready to begin rehearsal. •Taking the band through warm-up exercises •Leading the band through practice runs •Helping rehearsals run smoothly and productively •Leading the band in performance •Adding to the overall showmanship of the band during performance with their own performance as the drum major •Setting the standard for discipline, bearing, and conduct for the members of the band to follow

being the drum major for our marching band would be an absolute honor. Being Drum Major is one of the most important jobs during this wonderful season and would need to be under great care - which I think I’m capable of. This position is one that I’ve cared about since I first stepped out onto the marching field. I’ve always been inspired to be a leader and to endure the heavy, yet rewarding responsibility. So, what leadership would I bring to the field if I were selected as Drum Major? If I were

am applying for the position of Drum Major. I am choosing to do so because I believe I am a strong and competitive candidate for multiple reasons. Something I think is very valuable in considering someone for a leadership role is their determination. In marching band, giving up is never an option no matter how hard things are. When you’re in charge of the entire band you can't give up because everyone's leaning back and relying on you. I would like to be a Drum Major because I feel I would be able

To me, my greatest strengths are those that will help me be a successful leader. I am confident, poised, and respectful which are 3 attributes that not only a future Drum Major should possess, but everyone in band as well. I will lead the band with confidence. Confidence is key, especially on the field or on the podium where everyone is looking for someone to mess up or stand out. Being able to rise up, even through mistakes is the best way to present yourself after a rough run or an obvious mess

Cultural Anthropology Almost all cultures world wide have highly developed traditions of music and dance. According to Mari Womack, author of Being Human: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, music and dance carry much importance within a culture. "As do other artistic forms, music and dance reflect cultural and social organization. Cultural values can be conveyed in the words of a song, and the performance of a song or a dance is dependent on the social context" (Womack 226). Music and

Hillenburg, the Wikipedia article “Marching Band” (2016), a progressive music blog “We Need to Fight this Trend: Marching Bands Taking Steps to Survive” (2006) by Karina Bland, the film Drumline (2002) directed by Charles Stone, the romantic comedy Major Crush (2006) by Jennifer Echols, and the book American Band (2008) by Kristen Laine all

notes on my flute, and not be afraid of what others may think. My unique, responsible, caring leadership attributes and love for music are reflected as I stand at the top of a metal ladder, shouting across the football field. As one of my band’s Drum Majors, I am responsible for leading our 266 Pine-Richland marching band. On the first day of band camp, I was terrified no one would listen to me, I would not remember what to do, or I simply wouldn’t be good enough. However, soon I realized I deserved

My program has had three completely different band directors in the last three years. Our first was loved by the students and the community but unfortunately retired after 31 years. One of the last things he did before he retired was appoint me Drum Major for the Marching Band. He told me that he picked me because he had the most confidence that I would be able to keep the members of the band under control as we went through a band director transition. The next 8 months were some of the most emotionally

Extracurricular activities offered in school have many benefits for students. All schools generally offer sports and other activities after school, but not all schools offer extracurricular activities like band and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) during the school day. These programs, and other programs that are similar, can be important in many students’ lives and leave a positive impact on them that will last a lifetime. It can equip them with skills that will help them later on in