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Tag: Behind the Baton

  • A photo of Morgan Davis.
    March-April 2019

    Twirling to the Top

    Drum major Morgan Davis has overcome barriers by being the first female of color leading The Ohio State University Marching ...
    Morgan Davis
    March 30, 2019
  • July-August 2015

    Not Another Stereotype

    A male flutist overcomes bullying and a rough family history to become drum major and drum major coordinator of the ...
    James Franklin
    November 3, 2015
  • Behind the Baton

    Expressing the Inexpressible

    Music and the drum major experience help a student overcome awkwardness, bullying and introspectiveness. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ...
    Chris Alcantara
    April 6, 2015
  • Behind the Baton

    We’re Still Set

    One year after the Bentonville (Ark.) High School bandlost a staff member, a drum major reflects on the tragedyand the ...
    Emily Corey
    December 9, 2014
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    David Warren
    September 16, 2014
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Tyler Dingus
    November 8, 2013
  • Behind the Baton

    Doing the Impossible

    Being head drum major of a college marching band is hard enough. Imagine doing it while being legally blind. From ...
    Paul Heddings
    January 28, 2013
  • Behind the Baton

    Captain of the Backfield

    Though hopes of becoming a college drum major was dashed, being namedfield commander proved to be just as rewarding. From ...
    Andrew Schlaf
    May 31, 2012
  • Behind the Baton

    The Accidental Drum Major

    What happens when you unknowingly audition for drum major and actually get awarded the position? You embrace it! From Halftime ...
    Lindsay Walsh
    April 6, 2012
  • Behind the Baton

    The Blogger

    As a drum major, you have hundreds of eyes watching your every move. But when a drum major turns his ...
    Nick Carrillo
    January 28, 2012
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Billy VanDelinder
    December 12, 2011
  • Behind the Baton

    First Time Around

    With dreams of being on top of the band podium since fifth grade, a rookie fulfills her goal of being ...
    Laurel Beatty
    May 25, 2011
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Stephon Moore
    March 22, 2011
  • Behind the Baton

    Coming Home

    One of the drum majors from Star of Indiana relives the glory days, back on the podium again at this ...
    Bobby Hullett
    September 29, 2010
  • Behind the Baton

    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. ...
    Tom Dombrosky
    June 3, 2010
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Brittany Baumeister
    March 24, 2010
  • Behind the Baton

    Wildcats in the Outback

    Going to a bowl game is the culmination of a season ofhard work for both the football team and band. ...
    David Saad
    January 21, 2010
  • Behind the Baton

    Oh, Brother

    One drum major learns the ropes by following in his brother’s footsteps. But this season, he must lead without him. ...
    Morris Kim
    November 17, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Kelly Koch
    October 1, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    Never Underclassed

    A young drum major learns the value of passion and hardwork to gain the respect of her fellow band members. ...
    Sabrina Lochner
    July 17, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Jenna Lewis
    May 12, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    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 ...
    Christine Norton
    March 12, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    A Tribute to Troy

    Clad in armor and wielding a sword instead of a baton, the drum major at the University of Southern California ...
    Eddie Carden
    January 22, 2009
  • Behind the Baton

    From Elation to Emptiness

    After eight seasons and eight championship titles from Drum CorpsAssociates, the Reading Buccaneers drum major may have marchedhis last season. ...
    Josh Decker
    November 17, 2008
  • Behind the Baton

    Crowned!

    How does it feel to lead a World Class drum corps? Find out from Carolina Crown’s drum major, recipient of ...
    Evan VanDoren
    July 3, 2008
  • Behind the Baton

    Back on Track

    A personal tragedy almost derails one young student’s musicalendeavors, but family tradition and support from teachers helphim catch up and ...
    Matt Mackowiak
    May 12, 2008
  • Behind the Baton

    In Command

    Field commander Carol Olson found herself in command of the South-Doyle High School Cherokee Marching Band when the drum major ...
    Carol Olson
    November 12, 2007

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