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Military musician
A drum major or field commander is the leader of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band, usually positioned at the head of the band or corps
Drum_major_(marching_band)
Topics referred to by the same term
Drum major may refer to: Drum major (marching band), leader of a civilian marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band Drum major (military), leader
Drum_major
Military Appointment
A drum major in the military is the individual leading a military band or a field unit (corps of drums, fanfare band, pipe band or drum and bugle corps)
Drum_major_(military)
American marching band salute
The drum major backbend is an elaborate salute performed by drum majors in many American university marching bands. It is executed prior to college football
Drum_major_backbend
American progressive think tank
The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy (DMI) is a non-profit American progressive think tank and community action group. The group was founded in 1961
Drum_Major_Institute
Fictional character in the novel ''Catch-22''
"Drum Major, Minor Major, Sergeant Major, or C Sharp Major". Once he joined the army during World War II, he was quickly promoted to the rank of major
Major_Major_Major_Major
The Drum Major General was a royal appointment in the British Army used from the mid-17th century and into the 18th century. Under this appointment, all
Drum_major_general
Military unit
warrant officer class 2. "Drum Major" is not a rank itself but an appointment. The Corps Drum Major RM, the most senior drum major in the Royal Marines, can
Royal_Marines_Band_Service
Grouping of 7 bands of the British Army
addition to leading performances, the Senior Drum Major oversees the training and development of other Drum Majors within the Household Division, maintaining
Bands of the Household Division (United Kingdom)
Bands_of_the_Household_Division_(United_Kingdom)
Musical ensembles maintained by the British uniformed services
cypher on the baldric. All five band drum majors, as well as the drum majors of the corps of drums and pipes and drums, wear round jockey caps in the full
Military bands of the United Kingdom
Military_bands_of_the_United_Kingdom
American conductor
2010. He also led the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, a summer workshop program for high school drum majors that he founded in 1978. Parks was born
George_N._Parks
American university marching brass band
with the short-lived Varsity Band in 1920, introduced its first "modern" drum major, Edwin "Tubby" Essington. Essington introduced a style of showmanship
Ohio State University Marching Band
Ohio_State_University_Marching_Band
Type of musical instrument of the percussion family
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, it is a membranophone. Drums consist
Drum
American civil rights activist (born 1957)
difficult decisions to effect future generations." King is the Chairman of Drum Major Institute, which was established in 1999 to promote Dr. Martin Luther
Martin_Luther_King_III
Drum Major Robert Steele (c. 1760 – June 22, 1833) was an America Revolutionary War drummer and drum major. Steele was born in about 1760 in Massachusetts
Robert_Steele_(drum_major)
Army unit
Snare drums and bugles (led by a drum major and a bugle major) Chilean Carabiners: Snare drums and bugles (led by a drum major and a bugle major) Chilean
Corps_of_drums
Marching band of Pennsylvania State University
instrumentalists, Blue Band Silks (color guard), Touch of Blue (majorettes), a drum major, a Blue Sapphire (featured baton twirler), uniform managers, and student
Penn_State_Blue_Band
Military unit
Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is a 1934 Music Group from drum and bugle corps of the United States Marine Corps. The D&B is now the only active duty drum and
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
United_States_Marine_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps
Rhythm exercise
A drum rudiment is one of a number of relatively small patterns in drumming, a form of percussion music. Drum rudiments form the foundation for more extended
Drum_rudiment
Marching band of a historically black college or university (HBCU)
Louisville, Georgia and Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia. Drum majors in HBCU bands fill a different role than those of other marching bands
HBCU_band
Type of electronic music
worldwide. The popularity of drum and bass at its commercial peak ran parallel to several other UK dance styles. A major influence was the original Jamaican
Drum_and_bass
Marching band of Florida A&M University
also includes drum majors and auxiliaries. Evidence of hazing in the band made headlines after the death of a Marching 100 drum major in 2011. On November
Marching_100
Drum that produces a low or indefinite pitch
aesthetics. Bass drums are percussion instruments that vary in size and are used in various musical genres. Three major types of bass drums can be distinguished
Bass_drum
Marching band of the University of Minnesota
considered a partner to the drum major in leading the band, and serves as a backup performer to the drum major. Like the drum major, the position is of a leadership
University of Minnesota Marching Band
University_of_Minnesota_Marching_Band
Military band of the U.S. Army
Fife and Drum Corps changes back to normal pace, stepping off at normal step, playing Yankee Doodle, to the applause of the crowds. The drum major of the
Old_Guard_Fife_and_Drum_Corps
Marching band judging association
Percussion, Drum Major, and Winds Categories. They operate as circuit partners for both Winter Guard International (WGI) and Peacock's American Drum Major organizations
Northern California Band Association
Northern_California_Band_Association
Marching band at the University of Iowa
Thomas, the second female drum major of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Former drum major Analisa Iole became the first female drum major of the modern era in 2017
Hawkeye_Marching_Band
Nationwide summer academy for drums
The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy is a nationwide summer academy for high school drum majors and majorettes. It was founded in 1978 by George N.
George N. Parks Drum Major Academy
George_N._Parks_Drum_Major_Academy
African-American civil rights organization
in Albany, Georgia. It is generally considered the organization's first major nonviolent campaign. At the time, it was considered by many to be unsuccessful:
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Southern_Christian_Leadership_Conference
College marching band in Austin, Texas
to the new Advisors Announcement of the next year's Drum Major, and presentation of the Drum Major Buckle Presentation of various other awards for service
University of Texas Longhorn Band
University_of_Texas_Longhorn_Band
Non-commissioned rank in the British Armed Forces
Sergeant Major Artificer Sergeant Major Bandmaster Corps Bandmaster Corps Bugle Major Corps Drum Major WO2 appointments are: Company sergeant major Regimental
Warrant officer (United Kingdom)
Warrant_officer_(United_Kingdom)
Musical drill from Ohio State University
while playing Robert Planquette's "Le Régiment de Sambre et Meuse". The drum major leads the outside O into a peel-off movement around the curves of the
Script_Ohio
Marching band of Florida State University
the field for halftime. In 1971 Richard Mayo, an FSU alumnus and former drum major, take over direction of the Chiefs in a year in which membership grew
Marching_Chiefs
Premier band of the US Marine Corps
served as drum major from 21 January 1799. After the retirement of Drum Major Raphael Triay in 1855, then-fife major Francis Scala became drum major. On 25
United_States_Marine_Band
Style of tall fur cap
However, drum majors in the United States Army only wear bearskin caps for a "handful of assignments", while the wearing of bearskins by drum majors in United
Bearskin
Class of musical ensembles usually in Scotland
drum section is collectively known as the drum corps. The band follows the direction of the pipe major; when on parade the band may be led by a drum major
Pipe_band
1836 play fragment by Georg Büchner
Marie grows tired of Woyzeck and turns her attentions to a handsome drum major who, in an ambiguous scene taking place in Marie's bedroom, sleeps with
Woyzeck
1979 film
Marie grows tired of Woyzeck and turns her attentions to a handsome drum major who, in an ambiguous scene taking place in Marie's bedroom, sleeps with
Woyzeck_(1979_film)
ornate drum strap is carried across the shoulder as well. The sergeant major of the drums, or drum major, is the leader of a marching band, drum or bugle
Royal_Swedish_Navy_Cadet_Band
Type of polearm
referred to in the manual of arms) is carried by the drum major of the U.S. Army's Fife and Drum Corps, a ceremonial unit of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment
Spontoon
1925 opera by Alban Berg; Berg's first opera
her dancing with the Drum Major (scene 4). That night, Wozzeck cannot sleep, has more visions, and is beaten by the Drum Major (scene 5). In act 3, Marie
Wozzeck
corporal major Squadron, battery or company sergeant major (troop sergeant major in the Royal Horse Artillery only) WO2 bugle, drum, pipe or trumpet major (four-bar
Ranks and insignia of the other ranks of the British Army
Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_other_ranks_of_the_British_Army
Non-Profit event production organization for drum and bugle corps
Drum Corps International (DCI) is a governing body for drum and bugle corps. Founded in 1971 and known as "marching music's major league," DCI develops
Drum_Corps_International
Potter (1772–1838) was a British drum major in the Band of the Coldstream Guards and an influential fife and drum manual author. Potter was born in 1772
Samuel_Potter_(drum_major)
Art of directing a musical performance
bands and other bands may hold the title of band director, bandmaster, or drum major. Respected senior conductors are sometimes referred to by the Italian
Conducting
Marching band of Michigan State University
one drum major for the entire ensemble. However, in years when the drum major is a graduating senior there are two, allowing the new drum major to have
Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band
Michigan_State_University_Spartan_Marching_Band
Belt worn over one shoulder to carry a weapon or other implement
bugle or drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic or archaic. In modern contexts, military drum majors usually wear
Baldric
College marching band in New Brunswick, New Jersey
a field major. Unlike in many Big Ten marching bands, the position of drum major is separated from the role of field major. The field major is a performance
Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights
Rutgers_University_Marching_Scarlet_Knights
Musical ensembles
Foreign Wars and American Legion, two major organizers for classic drum corps). These organizations formed drum and bugle corps of civilians and veterans
Drum and bugle corps (classic)
Drum_and_bugle_corps_(classic)
Military rank and appointment
insignia for the several SNCO ranks of sergeant major, quartermaster sergeant, drum major, and fife major were identical.) In 1821, SNCOs received a single
Sergeant_major
Scottish pipe band
the drum corps was replaced by that of the Clan Gregor Society Pipe Band, resulting in the disbandment of the Clan Gregor band. The first Pipe Major was
Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band
Police_Scotland_Fife_Pipe_Band
Marching band of Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi, US. Its unique style and showmanship include the J5 drum majors, Prancing J-Settes, floating JSU, Tiger Run-On, the “Get Ready” entrance
Sonic_Boom_of_the_South
U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C.
say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Memorial
College marching band in Madison, Wisconsin
had marched to only a drum and the Battalion commandant, Major Chase, stressed in 1883 that there was a "need for a fife and drum corps to play for the
University of Wisconsin Marching Band
University_of_Wisconsin_Marching_Band
Official marching band of Texas A&M University
marches. They are one of the few military bands at major universities, as opposed to the more common HBCU, Drum Corps, and “show band” styles. The Aggie Band
Fightin'_Texas_Aggie_Band
Musical instrument consisting of a collection of percussion instruments
A drum kit, acoustic drum kit, or drum set (also known as a trap set or simply drums in popular music and jazz contexts) is a musical instrument consisting
Drum_kit
Public high school in Bogart, Georgia, United States
Drum Major, and Color Guard; Class AA: Band 2nd, Percussion 1st, Drum major 1st, and Color Guard 1st; Silver Division: Percussion 1st, Drum Major 1st
North_Oconee_High_School
Great Britain and Ireland women's hockey player
into the Irish Hockey Association Hall of Fame. McBride is also a former drum major World champion, winning the title in both 1980 and 1982. McBride has also
Violet_McBride
drum majors, among others. Several governing bodies exist to adjudicate and promote the marching arts: Drum Corps Associates Drum Corps Europe Drum Corps
Marching_arts
a sergeant major and a quartermaster sergeant. The army was given a postwar reorganization on July 28, 1866. Medical Cadets, drum majors and leaders
United States Army enlisted rank insignia 1851–1901
United_States_Army_enlisted_rank_insignia_1851–1901
Military headgear accessory
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: (feather bonnet only - drummers and drum major): White Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: (Pipers only) Black cock feather
Hackle
Leading musician of a pipe band
The pipe major is the leading musician in a military or civilian pipe band. Like drum major, the position is derived from British Army traditions. It is
Pipe_major
Tenrikyo church based in Nagoya, Japan
Switzerland, Drum Major Kimio Imori 2011 (39th Annual) – “Tsunami” (2nd Place), Drum Major Kimio Imori 2012 (40th Annual) - (1st Place), Drum Major Kimio Imori
Aimachi
Census-designated place in New York, United States
Fort Drum is a U.S. Army military reservation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, near the western border of northern New York, United
Fort_Drum
Military rank
"sergeant major" or "sergeant major general". The term major can also be used to denote the leader of a military band such as in pipe major or drum major. France
Major_(rank)
Musical instrument
drums are an electronic musical instrument that replicates the sound and appearance of a drum kit or other percussion instruments. Electronic drums consist
Electronic_drum
Musical ensembles maintained by US uniformed services
band's drum-major in emulation of European trends. This transition occurred as the band was reorganizing itself from a traditional American fife and drum corps
United_States_military_bands
Military unit
(2010–2011) Stig Jørgensen (2011–2016) David Palmquist (2016–present) The Drum Major (Stabstambourer) is the de facto leader of the band when it is on parade
Royal Life Guards Music Band (Denmark)
Royal_Life_Guards_Music_Band_(Denmark)
Marching band of Colorado Boulder
smaller pieces. The drum major is the highest-ranked position that a member can achieve within the GBMB. The GBMB has 3 drum majors that can be recognized
University of Colorado Golden Buffalo Marching Band
University_of_Colorado_Golden_Buffalo_Marching_Band
American drummer
George B. Bruce was an American Army drum major during the Civil War. Bruce is best known for co-writing The Drummer's and Fifer's Guide with Daniel Decatur
George_Barrett_Bruce
and plan on returning to competition: List of drum corps "Corps of the Marching Music's Major League". Drum Corps International. Retrieved November 8, 2023
List of Drum Corps International member corps
List_of_Drum_Corps_International_member_corps
Public school in Tracy, California, United States
International. Additionally, Tracy High Drum Majors have been recognized as USA Drum Major Association All-American Drum Majors, performing at international events
Tracy_High_School
American bassist (born 1947)
bass drum for the first year. He then sought other options. Being a bass player, he was given three choices: the bass drum, Sousaphone or drum major. Sklar
Leland_Sklar
American politician (1936–2013)
member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He received an "A" on the Drum Major Institute's 2005 Congressional Scorecard on middle-class issues. In 2006
Major_Owens
1952 campaign advertisement for Dwight D. Eisenhower produced by Disney
begins with a bouncing "Ike" campaign button. Uncle Sam, dressed as a drum major, leads a parade, including a circus elephant, followed by a crowd of people
Ike for President (advertisement)
Ike_for_President_(advertisement)
American musician and actor (1931–2011)
Los Angeles (UCLA), where he joined the university's marching band as a drum major. He met his future wife, Mary Bledsoe, then a collegiate flautist, as
Gil_Robbins
American drummer
Stewart Ashworth was drum major of the United States Marine Band in the early 1800s and the author of an influential rudimental drum manual. Charles Stewart
Charles_Stewart_Ashworth
drummer in the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (3rd US Infantry Regiment) Uniform of a drum major in the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Uniform of a sergeant in
Uniforms of the United States Army
Uniforms_of_the_United_States_Army
School
Retrieved August 29, 2019. At Andover High (near Bloomfield Hills), he was drum major, a playwright and a pianist who performed the first half of "Rhapsody
Andover High School (Michigan)
Andover_High_School_(Michigan)
American screenwriter
Middletown High School South, where he played the trombone and was a drum major in the school's marching band. Heald was studying finance at the University
Josh_Heald
Class of musical ensembles
Drum Major (with a Bugle Major or a Trumpet Major depending on the specialty arm). The century-old Corps of Drums of the Regulares is led by a Drum Major
Military_band
Electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. Drum machines may imitate drum kits or other
Drum_machine
Junior drum and bugle corps based in Rockford, Illinois
Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps (commonly referred to as "Phantom") is a World Class competitive drum and bugle corps based in Rockford, Illinois
Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps
Phantom_Regiment_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps
Former department store in New York City, United States
Major's was a large-format discount department store at Forest and Grandview avenues on Staten Island. Its logo featured a distinctive drum major. "Advance
Major's
Drum Corps International member corps
Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps is a World Class competitive drum and bugle corps. Based in Sacramento, California, the Mandarins is a member corps of Drum Corps
Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps
Mandarins_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps
College marching band in Ames, Iowa
article mentioning the reorganization of the band in 1881. In 1886, a drum major first performed alongside the band for a halftime show. The band competed
Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band
Iowa_State_University_Cyclone_Marching_Band
Marching band
of the Drum Major. Drum Major auditions are held winter term, and are used to select an assistant Drum Major who will aid the current Drum Major and prepare
Dartmouth College Marching Band
Dartmouth_College_Marching_Band
Type of percussion instrument
The snare drum (or side drum) is a percussion instrument that produces a sharp staccato sound when the top head is struck with a drum stick which is held
Snare_drum
military bands "band regalia" consisting of a unique unit drum major mace, baldric, tabard, and drum design. The United States Army Institute of Heraldry designs
United States military music customs
United_States_military_music_customs
2009 video game
Greenblat. Major Minor’s Majestic March uses the Wii Remote as a mace (a form of baton used exclusively by drum majors) that the drum major, Major Minor,
Major_Minor's_Majestic_March
Percussion instruments in a drumline
(usually drums, such as snare, bass, and tenor drums) specially designed to be played while moving. This is achieved by attaching the drum(s) to a special
Marching_percussion
Type of drum once used in Neolithic China
The alligator drum (simplified Chinese: 鼍鼓; traditional Chinese: 鼉鼓; pinyin: tuó gǔ) is a type of drum once used in Neolithic China, made from clay and
Alligator_drum
Yeoman Warder Ravenmaster
Army at the age of 18. Skaife is a retired colour sergeant and a former drum major with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. In 2011, Skaife succeeded
Christopher_Skaife
Military unit
Major F. Noble, 1940–1946 Pipe Major S. Featherstone, 1940–1946 Drum Major C. Stewart, CD, 1964-1973 Drum Major R. DiCiacca, CD, 1974-2000 Drum Major
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)
Argyll_and_Sutherland_Highlanders_of_Canada_(Princess_Louise's)
Youngest confirmed soldier to die during the American Civil War
December 1861, King had proved his worth as a drummer and was promoted to drum-major, heading the regimental band. King and the 49th Pennsylvania served in
Charles_Edwin_King
Marching band for the University of Western Ontario
played by students from varying faculties on campus, and is led by a drum major. Other band activities include a variety of Santa Claus parades, Orientation
Western_Mustang_Band
Junior drum and bugle corps based in Canton, Ohio
The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, or simply The Bluecoats, is a World Class competitive drum and bugle corps. Based in Canton, Ohio, the Bluecoats are
Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps
Bluecoats_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps
College marching band in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Day, etc. The Eastern Michigan Marching Band typically has 2-3 drum majors. The drum majors main responsibilities are teaching marching fundamentals at band
Eastern Michigan University Marching Band
Eastern_Michigan_University_Marching_Band
Marching band
require an audition except for leadership positions like section leader, drum major, senior assistant, equipment manager, etc. Their performances have included
Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks
Western_Illinois_University_Marching_Leathernecks
American political writer and campaigner (born 1976)
writer and campaigner. She was until 2009 the executive director of the Drum Major Institute. Schlesinger was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by a
Andrea_Batista_Schlesinger
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