Drum major mace drill pdf

The drum major uses the mace to convey signals to the pipes and drums. In this country, a drum major gives orders by mace or hand signal, or by voice. Foreword this publication is the second major publication of the regimental drum major association. All american drum major mace smith walbridge band products. Chapter 1 discusses the role of drum major and the history, responsibilities, attributes, characteristics, and equipment thereof. Established in 1850 we have been making regimental and band maces ever since. Auditions held after school the week of april 27may 1, 2015. The drill section is therefore aimed at other marching bands as well as pipe.

This section explains how to perform drum major drill movements and mace signals. You have demonstrated to your director the proper skills that heshe deems necessary for a drum major. Maces arrive from the factory with very tight chains and they will break if not stretched. Each year, because of your stellar look, prideful spirit, and habit of excellence, macys has asked smith walbridge clinics to select a drum major for their feature band in the thanksgiving day parade. Fightin texas aggie band halftime drill missouri game at kyle field on november 15, 2014 duration. Above all, it is paramount that the drum major has the confidence of the pipe major. This lesson includes all the mace signals that you will use while performing in a. Attention to detail regarding appearance and personal drill must be a primary part of the pipe band drum major s character. See instrument drill section and appendix d diagrams.

Military signal batons and drum major baton use one cord, maces use 2 cords. When falling in, bagpipes are held in the carry position. Scottish malacca cane mace peacocks marching world. Standard mace drill positions for all types of bands are illustrated in figures 1452 to 14531. Drum majors fill in the time between signals by flourishing the mace and this can be spectacular indeed. All of the mace signals shown are currently utilised for massed band performances and every drum major should become familiar with them. Renowned for the production of bespoke ceremonial drum major s staffs for military and civilian use. This section of the site is designed as a reference to get a more in depth look at the commands and how they are utilized on campus. Drum majors fill in the time between signals by flourishing the mace and this can be spectacular indeed the drum major s drill and leadership are suitable compliments to his forebears of yesteryear.

Drum major drill cours by cpl brook at the canadian armed forces music school in borden, ontario on summer 20. Auburn drum major trey bruce takes us through the fundamentals of the drum major mace. These students are on the worlds first drum major mace drill team and are located in south africa. Drum major drill movements and mace drill the state walk on vimeo join. The mace has long been associated as a symbol of authority. The drum major is often dressed in more ornate clothing than the rest of the band or corps and is responsible for providing commands to the ensemble, leading them while marching, and directing them what to play, when to play, and what time to. A drum major in the military refers to someone who is the individual leading a military band or a field unit corps of drums, fanfare band, pipe band or drum and bugle corps. South africas drum major mace drill team the drillmaster.

Chains are least likely to break when kept slightly loose. The idea for this manual came from drum major john moon during the editing of the rdma mace manual for pipes and drums. Positions of rest any of the positions of rest may be commanded and executed from the position of attention. A regularuniformed assistant drum major may be selected to assist in conducting a small portion of the show if the need is dictated by the drill design. Your ability to function as the drum major requires the knowledge of mace signals. The macys great american marching band is looking for an swc drum major to lead their band this thanksgiving in new york. Mace commands vary from regiment to regiment and historically have been handed down from drum major to drum major. A comprehensive guide and workbook for the successful competitive drum major fuller, halei jo r. Approximately 10 feet long with tassels at both ends. Chapter 2 identifies the fundamental principles of army drum major technique, and describes the drum major s associated techniques, procedures, and drill movements necessary to lead the marching band. Rdma mace manual regimental drum major association yumpu. As with the rdma drill manual for pipes and drums, this project turned out to be more than describing two forms of dress.

A comprehensive guide and workbook for the successful competitive drum major. Peacocks marching world has been serving marching bands, colorguards, dance drill teams, drum majors and the entertainment industry since 1969. This publication is the third major publication of the regimental drum major association. The drum major will raise the mace to an angle of 45 degrees to the ground, right arm extended level with the shoulder with the top of the mace above the head of the drum major. The drum major is the ncm responsible for leading the band on the march and for controlling the drill movements, and the musical action where it is not practical for a conductor or pipe major to do so of a band during parades. Students are encouraged to develop their own style by adapting the fundamentals they learn at the workshop. Drum major paul espitia world class mace 2010 glendora drum major. Movement of the mace from one position to another shall normally be by the most direct route. You must know the signals necessary to lead the band in any ceremony. The standard pause between movements is one beat of quick time i. A drum major or field commander is the leader of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band, usually positioned at the head of the band or corps.

The rdma is dedicated to supporting, strengthening, and enhancing dress, drill, deportment, and leadership among all drum majors. Military groups performed mostly duty calls and battle signals during that period, and a fife and drum corps, directed by the drum major, would use short pieces to communicate to field units. Mace comes standard with a chrome chain and a lion crown. The regimental drum major association is an association of drum majors from a variety of musical genres. This site is aimed at drum majors worldwide from all bands and i hope that you will all want to contribute to it. Commanders intent and concept of operations mco 5000. The drill section is therefore aimed at other marching bands as well as pipe bands, but will be marked as such whenever there are differences in the drill. The position of drum major is one that should be taken seriously for what it is, a position of leadership and responsibility. On seeing the signal the bass drummer will give a double beat to attract the attention of the band to the mace. Uniform the drum major s will wear a schoolprovided drum major uniform for all events.

Drum major paul espitia world class mace 2010 glendora drum major competition duration. Drum majors maces have been in existence since the 17th century, with functional uses in the british army regiments. This all metal chrome finished baton has two sizes to choose from 38 inch and 41 inch. Glen erin pipe band manual for drill and parade note. Military drum majors utilize a ceremonial mace for giving commands while marching. Fidgetkute white cord for traditional drum major baton mace cable show one size. When there are multiple drum majors on parade, one shall be formally appointed as the principal drum major. We decided to make these videos in hopes to help kids out there who want to become a drum major at their school but lack the resources to learn. Im very honored to be their trainer through my books. They are under the direction of my friend, drum major tshepo tautshwane, who teaches and also make all of the maces.