Drum major

when the Band director says one more time, it is not really one more time. Onto leadership. There are many different leadership positions in band to make the band run smoothly. The positions are: Drum major, Band Captain, Lieutenant, Brass/Woodwind Captain, Section Leader, and Librarian.  The Drum Major is responsible for conducting the Raider Regiment in all rehearsals and performances. They oversee uniform inspections, keeps time during breaks and transition time, and oversees cleanliness of facilities

Most people think marching band is just a bunch of band nerds running around on a football field. Little do they know is how they got there. It’s 7:45 am in the middle of June and the band room is filled with excited and scared students. As everyone prepares for their 8 hour day of marching they make their way to the football field. Freshman walking in not knowing what to expect, Sophomores talking about their memories they had last year, Juniors coming in wishing they were seniors, and Seniors coming

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary (Agnes, 2003, p. 662), one definition of teamwork is “joint action by a group of people.” I believe this is accurate, especially since every member of a marching band has some higher goal to work for. If the band works well together, the final performance might have fewer mistakes. The dictionary (Agnes, 2003, p. 88) also says that one definition of bureaucracy is “the concentration of authority in administrative bureaus.” Starting in my freshman year

To earn this nomination, I have shown my utmost passion for learning and the aspiration to know how everything works. I have always put maximum effort and pride into what I do, because at the end of the day, I know my journey through school would not be completely worthwhile if I did not end each day knowing I put in all I could. No matter how many successes or failures I have, I know to take all I can from each experience: failure, when faced bravely, presents one with the opportunity to learn a

The March of Our Lives We’re standing set, anticipating and trembling. We don’t know if we will finish exceptionally. We go tap by tap, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. When we get to that final number, 16, it’s time to move. We are all making sure step off on the left foot. Left, left, left i’m repeating to myself and the newcomers. When we get to that final move 16, it seems like we’re moving to our spots in slow motion. We are coming up to our spots then… We have been practicing since July 31st. We all

All I could see through my big glasses were droplets of rain. I breathe in the crisp fall air, and begin to strap on these old, beaten up white leather gloves. As I strap on those beaten up gloves, I carefully remove the strap from the velcro and tighten the strap against my wrists. While I adjust the tightness of my gloves, I soak in the football stadium lights like it’s the warm rays of the sun. Adrenaline is pumping through my veins, and I finish putting on my gloves. I close my eyes breathe

12. Skateboarding and marching band might not seem very similar with alike characteristics, but you would be surprised how I train for both of them very similarly. When I go to the skatepark I always am there for over three hours at a time. This means that I have good breath control. If a random person tried skating for three hours they would be passed out on the ground because they would run out of breath. That is the same thing for marching band. In marching band I will be running across the field

Many people can’t see the benefits obtained by being in marching band. If one’s social life isn’t very strong, and they aren’t very extroverted, marching band is a great solution. My band, the Deltona High School Blue Brigade, greatly encouraged bonding among band members because band is a family, not just a music group. Marching band is also a sport. It’s a team effort, requiring a lot of physical exertion, and it gives a sense of competition. Marching band also teaches some hierarchy, which is

Three years ago, I never would have imagined I would be who I am today. Three years ago, I enrolled Norton High School, terrified of the unknown, but now, I am excited for the unknown. For I know myself better, as do I understand the world around me now. I never comprehended such a simple activity called marching band, would have impacted my outlook on life forever. As an only girl in my family, besides my mother, I did not have many people to bond with growing up, since my younger brothers did not

or not to be…” from the drama club. Walking through a high school on different days of the week one can hear students practicing and the students can be found all over the campus in various extra-curricular activities. Then a whistle sounds, a drum major loudly commands the band to attention. Hundreds of students dedicating their time for the sound of music. Time that they could be using to do homework or at the mall with friends because it will all be worthwhile. Apart from being beneficial as