Section 4 (Drum Majoring) - Drum Major as Conductor

Question 1

what are the two formations a drum major would conduct in

Answer 1

block band and concert

Question 2

what position does the conductor conduct from

Answer 2

attention

at the center of the band directly facing them

Question 3

where will the mace be when conducting

Answer 3

at the carry

Question 4

what hand is available for conducting

Answer 4

the right

Question 5

what can you do when conducting for long durations

Answer 5

hold the mace at the carry but rest the ferrule on the deck

Question 6

what is the first way to form the DMs conducting hand

Answer 6

palm downwards, palm cupped fingers extended naturally. hand extended from the arm, no bend. natural top of hand slightly above the wrist

Question 7

what is the second way to form the DMs conducting hand

Answer 7

palm of the right hand directly to the left.

fingers extended and joined with the thumb

Question 8

where is the vertical conducting area of the drum major

Answer 8

the head to chest

Question 9

where is the horizontal conducting area of the drum major

Answer 9

left and right lateral limits of the right arm

Question 10

excessive movements do what to a DM

Answer 10

take away from the commanding and dignified position of drum major

Question 11

what can the cadence mace influence?

Answer 11

tempo, dynamics, and articulations

Question 12

what can a drum major do to refocus tempo

Answer 12

have a strong ictus point over the head

Question 13

during a street parade the conductor can do what if at a standstill for a period of time

Answer 13

execute the about face and conduct with the right hand

Question 14

what does the drum major do after a pass and review

Answer 14

about face and conduct the required music to conclude the ceremony