Drum Major Research Paper

Officers are people who drive the band and keep everyone going, no matter how big or small the job is. Even though all the officers of the bad have different jobs there is one thing that they all have in common; leadership. A person with good leadership skills should be able to take the responsibility and learn to stop thinking about themselves, but the band as a whole. They also need to be punctual, supportive, optimistic, and enthusiastic. Two officer positions that I should be considered for and show these traits the best in are both the drum major and uniform captain.
The Drum Major is a very important aspect of a marching band’s success. For example, the Drum Major is to act as a supervisor and assistant to the other band leaders and officers, all while being a responsible role model that maintains their positive attitude towards others. I should be considered for Drum Major due to my ability to mirror the traits and qualities needed for the position. …show more content…
The band as a whole is looking up you and see you as a leader, which means you need to become that responsible and reliable role model needed. I feel like I have already possessed these traits and would excel in this area. As an older sister and aunt, I have experience in having to be a role model for others. In the past, I have had to take in consideration of how I make decisions and how they would affect those in my family that are younger than me. For example, I am one role model that my little brother has to look up to as an example. Therefore, I have to make sure I make responsible decisions in my life, rather it is to respect and obey those higher than me or just simply pick up a piece of trash off the floor. All of these decisions, big or small, are the things that those that see you as a role model may look