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Twirling to the Top
Drum major Morgan Davis has overcome barriers by being the first female of color leading The Ohio State University Marching ... -
Not Another Stereotype
A male flutist overcomes bullying and a rough family history to become drum major and drum major coordinator of the ... -
Expressing the Inexpressible
Music and the drum major experience help a student overcome awkwardness, bullying and introspectiveness. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Doing the Impossible
Being head drum major of a college marching band is hard enough. Imagine doing it while being legally blind. From ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Coming Home
One of the drum majors from Star of Indiana relives the glory days, back on the podium again at this ... -
A Second Chance
What happens when you’ve dreamed for years of being drum major, but that dream doesn’t come true? you try again. ... -
Don’t Scare the Freshmen
A humorous take on being a leader and role model. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community for ... -
Wildcats in the Outback
Going to a bowl game is the culmination of a season ofhard work for both the football team and band. ... -
Oh, Brother
One drum major learns the ropes by following in his brother’s footsteps. But this season, he must lead without him. ... -
A True Legend
Confidence doesn’t always come easy, not even for this year’s Drum Corps International Open Class recipient of the Jim Jones ... -
Never Underclassed
A young drum major learns the value of passion and hardwork to gain the respect of her fellow band members. ... -
Life as a Den Mom
Being a drum major involves a lot more than conducting music; it involves the ability to provide parentlike guidance and ... -
All You Can Be
Being drum major at her high school and then with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band turned one shy teenager ... -
A Tribute to Troy
Clad in armor and wielding a sword instead of a baton, the drum major at the University of Southern California ... -
From Elation to Emptiness
After eight seasons and eight championship titles from Drum CorpsAssociates, the Reading Buccaneers drum major may have marchedhis last season. ... -
Crowned!
How does it feel to lead a World Class drum corps? Find out from Carolina Crown’s drum major, recipient of ... -
Back on Track
A personal tragedy almost derails one young student’s musicalendeavors, but family tradition and support from teachers helphim catch up and ... -
In Command
Field commander Carol Olson found herself in command of the South-Doyle High School Cherokee Marching Band when the drum major ...