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Being drum major is arguably the most important, and most influential part of membership . Although vital, it is more than conducting and proper usage of technique. The opportunity presented to those worthy of being appointed is also to affect, inspire, teach, and learn from the group. Lasting only (roughly) three months, marching season crowns you as the head of a large family that works together, grows together, and sweats together. Together being the key word In terms of general leadership, there should undoubtedly be a hierarchy, but when on the field, it is more beneficial to rule from a round table, loosely meaning there is no absolute superiority to look for retribution against someone's mistake. No progress is made by simply barking orders and rudely reprimanding at the drop of a hat, and a drum major should demonstrate that ideal. I would like to be drum major so that I may educate those who still stumble, not only physically, but mentally as well, by encouraging hard work, consistency, friendship, and feelings of unity and compassion in each heart on the field. Leaders are always chosen based on the content of their character, and their skill/experience. Traits such as ambition, dedication, helpfulness, pride, focus, and respect are only a few perfect examples of what I possess that qualify me for the role of drum major- all of which being equally important. Ambition: since I began band in sixth grade, I have wanted to advance as much as I possibly could. I stand today with years of experience in all-county, all-district, solo and ensemble, honors/advanced band credits, and knowledge of other instruments other than my own, all by initiative. During marching season, I always get to practice on time, do my abs... ... middle of paper ... ...we are left thinking, 'but I was only trying to help, I did something good.' This quote can be related to band because we need to understand that communication is extremely important. Misunderstandings cause conflicts, and if the two having the conflict were to both communicate how they felt, they may find their problem resolved faster than it started. In conclusion, I believe the points of my personality traits- ambition, dedication, helpfulness, pride, focus, and respect have proven I have exceptional mentality; and the information I have provided about my skills and experience such as being in the high school band for three years, and two different categories of leadership have proven I have the leadership ability. I hope to take the highest rank in the band (besides director) and use it to be an educator, motivator, facilitator, and learner in the next year.

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