Klarinet Archive - Posting 000303.txt from 2001/07

From: Shouryunus Sarcasticii <jnohe@-----.Edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Laura
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 09:14:45 -0400

On Thu, 12 Jul 2001, Hally . wrote:

> pardon the ignorance of a poor non-yank, but what exactly is a drum major?

A drum major (also sometimes called a Field Major, a term I actually
prefer) is the conductor of a marching ensemble. The drum/field major is
usually a member of the ensemble, not an official staff member or faculty
member. They are essentially the section leader for the entire band, and
instead of playing, they flap their arms in a feeble attempt to fly.
*grin*

J. Shouryu Nohe
http://web.nmsu.edu/~jnohe
Professor of SarCaSM102, New Mexico State Univ.
"I think we have a ghost in our house." - Kaycee Nicole

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