Drum+Major

Drum Major Audition Information
Beginning in the Fall 2011 season, two drum majors will lead the Trojan Marching Band. The Senior Drum Major will be, as the description suggests, a senior, leading the band through two of our three pieces. The Junior Drum Major will be a junior (or if necessary, a sophomore), leading the band through the last of the three pieces. The Junior Drum Major will become Senior Drum Major for the following season, and a new Junior Drum Major will be selected. Students interested in applying and auditioning for Drum Major should have served at least 2 years in the Trojan Marching Band.

Written Requirements (see attached application below): - Statement of intent - Listing of previous leadership experience - 3 confidential recommendations, two from teachers, one from someone outside of school who is not a relative.

Audition Requirements: - Performance of basic commands - attention, detail, mark time, forward march, halt, etc. - Demonstration of superior marching technique - roll step, backward march, sliding. - Conduct the band through "America on Parade."