A hundred yards away, to the right, an officer walked backwards with an automatic pistol balanced on his finger, smiling, pulling his men along like a drum major.
I have seen pupils, trying to master the art of breathing, holding themselves as rigidly as drum majors.
The father was strutting with all the importance of a drum major.
Wise kings wear shabby clothes, and leave the gold lace to the drum major.
With the heavy club he gave his wires a sure test, and between sections, first in play, afterward to keep his circulation going, he had acquired the skill of an expert drum major.
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Adrummajorand three drummers are held on the establishment of this unit.
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He served as student body president, was on the varsity swim team, and was the marching banddrummajor.
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The role of thedrummajorhas evolved significantly over the years.
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However, in years when thedrummajoris a graduating senior there are two, allowing the newdrummajorto have one season of apprenticeship.
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She graduated fourth in her class, and was a section leader anddrummajorin band.
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Elements such as music, marching,drummajor, percussion, color guard, visual ensemble, and general performance are judged in these competitions.
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Thedrummajoris best known for the back bend performed during pregame.
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With the arrival of military concert bands and pipe bands around the 18th century, the position of thedrummajorwas adapted to those ensembles.
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Stopping at the goal line, thedrummajorwields his mace and uses his whistle to signal the band to take the field.
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Each year, the director and field assistants select onedrummajorand one assistantdrummajor.
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Thisdrummajorcan come from any section of the performing unit: percussion, winds, or color guard.
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Drummajorauditions start with an interview of each applicant by the directors and graduate teaching assistants.
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They are led by a cadetdrummajorand pipe major.
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Conductors of military bands and other bands may hold the title of "bandmaster", or "drummajor".
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These bands are led by a conductor and adrummajor.
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