What do you think it takes to be an effective drum major in a band?
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Conducting and marching skills, teaching techniques, communication and leadership ability — these are the areas that every band director looks for when choosing their drum majors and band leaders.\n\nLeadership and Communication are most essential. Students need to develop skills in improving one's attitude, large group dynamics, developing trust and earning respect.\n\nGood luck!
659474
It would be helpful to know your interests and the names of some of your songs to get ideas started. Is there any particular trait you are all known for, or do you share any hobbies or interests outside of your band? How many members are there? Maybe you could get some ideas from the number of people in your band? Just some suggestions-hope they help.
198530
Dude thats awesome man we should start a Band i'm a drummer. lol
420300
Dude, marching band is awesome. At least it was for me. But we did competition. Does your school's band do competition?
892314
start out as early as possible..i didnt start until my mid 30s ...good band...but not everyone in the group had the same focus..get with people you like and can work well with
9908
well, i play the drumset, but i'm not hot!  (uggggllllyy)\n\nanyways, there are some out there, but they are few and far between.
737453
I don't think the drummer makes a difference in this band.  As long as you have the young brothers.
26148
im in band! i kinda want to be durm major then i think of all the work and i say "what was i thinking?"\n\nLOL
643740
Drum majors are people who are selected through tryouts to perform certain task(to see if this person can handle this position). the drum majors lead the band in : marching season, parades, and other events. they are expected to conduct the marching show, handle almost any situations, know just as much about the show or music as the band director does and lead the band into a great success. these students are deicated and are ranked high in band.
93077
You will need to get together with some folks who have a similar taste in musical style. \n\nYou will need to decide whether to do 'covers' (other people's music that you will learn and perform to sound the same as or similarly to the original) or to do 'originals' (your own songs that you will write.)  Sometimes it's best to start with covers and begin introducing your own material. Remember, no band ever made it doing covers. You'll eventually need your own material.\n\nYou will then need equipment. Lots of it. Instruments, amplifiers, a mixing board, speakers, microphones. \n\nHopefully, you already have the talent and can play an instrument (or many, in fact!) and can sing (unless you're going to do instrumental music...)\n\nOh from there...there is so much more.
514459
It's an ongoing joke in many guitar circles.  It has to do with the amount of time it takes to be a "passable" guitar player as opposed to drums.  Guitar takes alot of theory and it takes alot of time to learn that stuff.\n\nIt's only a joke, it takes a good drummer to make a good band.  The beat is the most important part of any song, just laugh it off and say something stupid; then come up with a blazing solo.
1061385
you should major in music education. classes include:\n\nlearning a little of every instrument\npiano classes\nmusic theory\nmusic history\near training\nband/orchestra/choir depending on instrument\npsychology\nphilosophy in education\n\nwell...there are a lot more of course but theres a general idea
275959
i would suggest making your vision clear to the potential bandmates.  (you do have a vision of what you want to play, right?  i assume you've written some songs or have some novel idea for a band.  if not, that could be your problem.)  that might encourage others to join if they see you are serious about your music and not just being in a band for the sake of being in a band.  then again, that might make it harder to find like-minded bandmates who can help you achieve your vision.  that's just a problem you have to deal with though.  having a supporting cast that understands and appreciates what you're after should be worth the wait.
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No! I used to be in Band in high school and absolutely loved it. There is nothing wrong with it. Ever notice how the smarter people tend to be in Band? \n\nBeing in the high school band gave me the leadership skills I need today. If you enjoy playing, don't worry about what anyone else thinks. You will meet some of the nicest people in band. In fact, all of my personal best friends came directly from band.
200531
You have to re word your question, if I understand your question correctly making a huge guess, I would say you need talent (let others write your songs).
158124
There is no such thing as a jazz drum major. Drum Majors are for marching season only.
722659
Right on!\n\nMy guess is that you're either the drummer or the bass player. \n\nMy thought on this is varied.  If you're a drummer then you need your kit. A bassist needs his rig. Same with the guitarist, because his instrument, his pedals, and his amp all make a big difference in how s/he sounds.  \n\nFor the singer, the instrument is the throat.  The new ones have no clue about PA systems, mics, monitors.  The ones who have done it for a while know about it, but most times are broke.\n\nBut the worst are the ones who know about them but also know the other unfortunate part - which is that the singer is the frontman/front woman of the band.  So they know that even tho they need a kickass rhythm section behind them, that they make or break whether people come to listen to the group. \n\nThe thing tho is that they do a lot of their own work, which is to take care of themselves physically, make sure they don't strain themselves, make sure their voice is ok, etc.  This is all stuff that the instrumentalists don't have to do.  \n\nIt's like many things in life.  It doesn't really matter who is doing what.  What matters is who does the PR and who 'sells'.  The person who sells is the one who gets the recognition.  Because this is the singer, they don't need to worry about sound systems, rigs or anything else.  Cos we need them, so we keep em around.\n\nThat's my 2 cents.