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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Band Captain and Drum Major 2014-2015

The new school year approached, and the South-Doyle band underwent several changes in leadership this summer. The band decided who would fill the position of band captain and drum major over the 2014 summer band camp. The band captain for this year is senior Alexxis Jester, who was voted into the spot by her fellow band members.  Drum Major senior Zac Morgan auditioned for the spot last year and due to no competition this year, gained the spot again.
The band captain is the position of being Mr. Taylors “right hand man.” To be band captain, the band votes for three nominees and then votes again for each nominee.  Most of the band captains duties are to give motivational speeches, accept awards at competitions and help keep things organized.
“I felt honored because that meant the people in band wanted me to represent them,” said Jester.
Zac Morgan auditioned for the spot of drum major his junior year and shared it with Brittney Gowey. Drum major’s duties are mainly to know the call times, when to be in uniform, load the band bus, head down to the field, and answer questions for the kids.
“I personally love the role because in the band we are all a huge family, and I love feeling like I can help and lead such a great group dedicated to making music and bringing some noise to the school,” said Morgan.
He feels the band has prepped well for the marching show this year “Framed in Jazz” and that they are improving the sound of the stand tunes to create the Friday night atmosphere.
Through all the changes the band endured over the summer, a tradition remained. In the band room there is a sign as you leave that reads, “As you leave these halls, your DREAMS become reality, the FUTURE becomes the present and your LEGACY is left behind” and it has been a tradition to jump up and touch the sign before every game. Jester and Morgan have been in the marching band all four years of high school and are happy to be in the positions.

“Being in the band and playing is one thing, but being able to stand in front of the much and actually create how you want it to change and sound is a whole new experience that I love so much,” Said Morgan.


                                                                                                   Editor
                                                                                           Trystan Hurst

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