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All Scrambled Up
At the University of Pennsylvania and many other Ivy League schools, marching bands aren’t as serious. However, they can be ... -
Not Another Stereotype
A male flutist overcomes bullying and a rough family history to become drum major and drum major coordinator of the ... -
Amazing Ride
Being a high school and drum corps drum major aswell as competing in conducting competitions takeone student in a whole ... -
Expressing the Inexpressible
Music and the drum major experience help a student overcome awkwardness, bullying and introspectiveness. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
An Unexpected Musical Journey
For some people, the commitment to be in marching band goes above and beyond normal circumstances as they attend one ... -
We’re Still Set
One year after the Bentonville (Ark.) High School bandlost a staff member, a drum major reflects on the tragedyand the ... -
Becoming a Member of the Phamily
Born into a marching band world, Phantom Regiment’s head drum major David Warren connects with mentors and seeks opportunities in ... -
A Musical Transition
Are you a woodwind player but want to march corps? Being drum major could be your ticket. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Pursuing It All
With an early love of conducting, one drum major find opportunities to lead and flourish both inside and outside of ... -
A Lifetime Journey
Being the daughter of the guard coach led to unique challenges for one performer. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
International Yet “All-American”
Purdue University’s marching band may use the moniker “All-American,” but it welcomes students from all over the world—including MinChan Koo ... -
From Hating to Loving Band
Starting a year behind. Dealing with rebellingmembers. Using unconventional methods. Andsucceeding through it all. Experiencing just a fewof the many ... -
Major Turnaround
Every drum major plans to have a great band camp and aproductive start to the fall marching season—but unfortunately,things don’t ... -
Conduct of a Conductor
Private conducting lessons as well as private practice sessions help one musician make a big impact on the podium. -
On My Own
Drum majors depend on their band directors for support and guidance—but what if there is no band director? Photos by ... -
Being the New Kid Again
After years of leadership in high school, remembering what itfeels like to be new again gives a whole new perspective. ... -
Doing the Impossible
Being head drum major of a college marching band is hard enough. Imagine doing it while being legally blind. From ... -
The College Corps Connection
Being a drum corps member brings new insights about how to be a leader. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Paying It Forward
Words of wisdom about leadership … from being a drum major to teaching drum majors. From Halftime Magazine, a print ... -
Our Song
One drum major has averted disaster and driven change—by singing a song. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website ... -
Captain of the Backfield
Though hopes of becoming a college drum major was dashed, being namedfield commander proved to be just as rewarding. From ... -
The Accidental Drum Major
What happens when you unknowingly audition for drum major and actually get awarded the position? You embrace it! From Halftime ... -
The Blogger
As a drum major, you have hundreds of eyes watching your every move. But when a drum major turns his ... -
A Lesson in Humility
One drum major finds out the hard way that good scores and accolades don’t always lead to feelings of success ... -
The Experience for a Lifetime
A championship-winning drum corps. An award-winning drum major. For The Cadets, the secret is waking up each morning with the ... -
Growing Up
As one of the first drum majors (and, so far, the only female leader) at Stony Brook University, Megan Spicer ... -
First Time Around
With dreams of being on top of the band podium since fifth grade, a rookie fulfills her goal of being ... -
In the Middle of It All
Starting something new is never easy, but it does provide many growthopportunities. One drum major faces the challenges of moving ... -
Shaping a Drum Major
Head drum major of the Avon Marching Black & Gold—Bandsof America’s three-peat Grand National Champion—looks backon three “humbling” years on ... -
Starred Thoughts About George N. Parks
George n. Parks, who passed away on sept. 16, touched thousandsof lives through his Drum major academy and 33 years ...
