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Drum Major Job Description

Co-Drum Major Role and Responsibility 

Co-Drum Majors
Role and Responsibilities
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 major does include:
  • Setting the standard for discipline, bearing, and conduct for the members of the band to follow
  • 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 in performance
  • Assisting in teaching marching to other members of the band
  • Signaling percussion section to roll-off to play during a parade
  • Acting as the band’s representative at award ceremonies and special functions Characteristics of a Successful Drum Major Effective drum majors have a number of things in common:
  • They have a good understanding of the music being performed by the full ensemble
  • They are skilled as a field conductor
  • They have developed a high level of skill with a drum major baton or mace • They have exceptional marching technique • Their vocal commands are loud and easily understood
  • They are highly responsible and reliable
  • They are dedicated to having the band succeed
  • They work well with both the band director and the membership of the band
  • They know how to teach and assist other members of the band
  • They have the ability to inspire the band in performance ​
  • Assists directors in organizational and administrative tasks, like chairs and stands in the band room, straightening up any band area, etc.
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  • Home
  • Band Syllabus
  • SUPPORT THE BAND PROGRAM!
    • Give a Donation To The Band
    • Kroger Community Rewards
    • Amazon Smile
  • Calendar
  • Band Resources
    • Covid 19 Procedures
    • Purchase Reeds/Mouthpieces/
    • Baritone/Trombone/Tuba Section Files
  • Band Boosters
    • Marching Band Fees
    • Booster Documents/Membership
  • Fabulous Falconettes
  • New Band Members
  • About Us
    • Performing Ensembles >
      • Wind Symphony
      • Symphonic Band
      • Concert Band
      • Marching Band
      • Jazz Band >
        • Jazz Band Auditions 2019-2020
        • Jazz Things to Practice
    • Band Staff >
      • Director of Bands
      • Assistant Director of Bands
      • Drum Major/Band Instructor
      • Percussion Instructor
    • Mission Statement
    • Private Instruction
    • Lindley Middle School Bands >
      • LSGA Band Website
      • Lindley 7th & 8th Grade Band Website
      • Michael Kirtdoll 7th & 8th
      • James Smart
  • Charms
  • Band Policies and Procedures
  • Drum Major Job Description
  • Band Council Job Descriptions