There are drum major camps out there to go to, and George N. Parks wrote a book, "The Dynamic Drum Major", and the way you can practice conducting is either in the mirror or videotaping yourself. Hope this helped!
A main one is always "why do you want to be drum major". I was asked that.
Drum majors are usually assigned by the band director, at my school you have to talk to your band director to be eligible for drum major, and at the end of the year he announces the new drum major, but schools might do it differently.
He's only there to keep the beat and lead the band
The band director is in charge of the band overall. However, a Drum Major is usually seen leading the band in performances (especially parades) and possibly conducts the band during their field show though this job is sometimes left to the director. Depending upon the size of the band there may be multiple Drum Majors either each serving on the same level or having a hierarchy with a Senior/Executive Drum Major followed by the Junior/Asst. Drum major. Some marching bands also refer to these people as Field Commanders instead of Drum Majors, usually it just depends upon the organization.
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it's good to practice the 40 essential drum rudiments
Drum Major Academy was created in 1978.
Drum Major Institute was created in 1961.
A main one is always "why do you want to be drum major". I was asked that.
Drum majors are usually assigned by the band director, at my school you have to talk to your band director to be eligible for drum major, and at the end of the year he announces the new drum major, but schools might do it differently.
Traditionally, a drum major does not play the drums. It is just the title. However, it is possible that a Drum Major would play the drums, though.
He's only there to keep the beat and lead the band
Typically the Drum Major is a Sergeant Major, however the current Drum Major is actually a Master Gunnery Sergeant. I don't know why this is, but one can assume that any E-9 can fill the position.
Drum majors are usually assigned by the band director, at my school you have to talk to your band director to be eligible for drum major, and at the end of the year he announces the new drum major, but schools might do it differently.
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The band director is in charge of the band overall. However, a Drum Major is usually seen leading the band in performances (especially parades) and possibly conducts the band during their field show though this job is sometimes left to the director. Depending upon the size of the band there may be multiple Drum Majors either each serving on the same level or having a hierarchy with a Senior/Executive Drum Major followed by the Junior/Asst. Drum major. Some marching bands also refer to these people as Field Commanders instead of Drum Majors, usually it just depends upon the organization.
The drum major is the leader of a marching band whether in practice or competing. In addition the drum major will lead the rest of the band in following the director's orders, assists in helping the teacher, and acts as the head of the band when accepting awards in ceremonies.