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How to become a Successful High School Drum Major by Rick Wilson Drum majoring is a skill that is learned and developed. It is not something that is merely picked-up on a weekend. However, there are some things you can do that will make you a better drum major. They are listed below. These tips are […]

Tips for Surviving Your Drum Major Tryout Interview by Rick Wilson Just about every audition process for becoming a drum major includes a interview with the director. This has caused more drum major candidates to lose sleep than just about anything else. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind as you prepare […]

To see how a drum major should work with their band director — you need to watch Star Trek TNG by Rick Wilson The better the coordination between the drum major and band director, the more effective rehearsals become. That means a more successful marching band. But, very few directors and drum majors achieve a […]

A Drill to Improve Your Marching​ There is a very important aspect of any drum major’s appearance which is the smoothness of their stride. A good drum major appears to be gliding down the street or across the field. They may be moving forwards , backwards , to the side , but they have no […]

Role and Responsibilities of the Drum Major: by Rick Wilson The drum major is the leader of the marching band during rehearsals and in performance. His/her job is to carry-out the instructions of the band director and other instructional staff regarding what needs to be done with the band. Some examples of what the drum […]

Drum Major Salute Library​ One of the most dramatic parts of a performance is the drum major’s salute. We’re building the most complete collection of drum major salutes on the web. Here are some of the first videos that have been shared: Mace Salutes Military Baton Salutes Field Salutes Interested in adding your drum major […]