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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe head band director with the assistance of the Drum Major
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∙ 12y agoTypically the director "instructs" the band on what to do or what to play. However, it's the drum major(s) who conduct(s) the band while on the field.
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∙ 7y agoThe staff person who runs it is the director. Or, the students who conduct the band in performance, they're called "drum majors."
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∙ 16y agoA Drum Major or Field Commander.
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∙ 13y agoThe drum major
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∙ 15y agodrum majorette
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∙ 11y agoThe Drum Major
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What is the name of the last song the band played on drumline during the Final Marching Band Competition?
Marching Band Medley
What is the other name for the brass instrument known as the tuba?
A tuba that is used in a marching band, that is wrapped around a person's body is called a susaphone, other than that it is generally called a tuba.
Name of person leading the band during marching and twirling a long stick?
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there isnt a technical name for them. its usually either a pit member a color gaurd member, a cheerleader, or a pomline member.
What is another name for a marching band hat?
The different styles of marching band hats have different names. The typical hat, which is shaped like a bucket and has a plume on top, is called a Shako. The style which resembles a "three musketeers hat" is called an Aussie.
What is the name of the last song the band played on drumline during the Final Marching Band Competition?
Marching Band Medley
What is the name of Texas aggie band?
The marching band at Texas A&M is the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
What is the name of the University of Florida's Marching Band?
The Pride of the Sunshine and dog
What is the name of a female marching band leader?
Drum Major (same as a Male)
What is the other name for the brass instrument known as the tuba?
A tuba that is used in a marching band, that is wrapped around a person's body is called a susaphone, other than that it is generally called a tuba.
Name of person leading the band during marching and twirling a long stick?
drum major- male who conducts the band drum majorette- female who conducts the band mace- what drum major and drum majorettes use to conduct the band feature twirler- main baton twirler/only baton twirler who performs with the band majorette- a baton twirler in the twirling line
What if the Woodlands section of the marching band has 38 members which has more possible arrangements to the brass section or the woodwind section explain?
what is the woodwinds section of the name of the marching band has 38 members which has more possible arrangements the brass section or the woodland section explained
Name a type of entertainment you see during a football half-time show?
cheerleaders, singing, dancing, marching band
What is the name person who leads the orchestra?
A conductor is the one who leads a choir
What is the name of the banner holder of a marching band?
there isnt a technical name for them. its usually either a pit member a color gaurd member, a cheerleader, or a pomline member.
What is another name for a marching band hat?
The different styles of marching band hats have different names. The typical hat, which is shaped like a bucket and has a plume on top, is called a Shako. The style which resembles a "three musketeers hat" is called an Aussie.
What is the name of the movie where a guy falls off the top of a stadium and then gets run over by a steam roller and a marching band?
The movie is called Naked Gun.
