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The American army of the revolution based its ranks very closely on those of the British army of the period; a drum major is not a rank, but an appointment, meaning that soldiers of different ranks can hold that title. Normally a senior sergeant or a sergeant-major (a warrant officer) would be appointed drum major - so it would be below the rank of a commissioned officer.
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Why was the drum kit invented?
To make awesome heavy metal music
Why was the fife and drum important during the revolutionary war?
Fife and Drum was the basic means of communication between the troops and their commanders. Different drum beats would signal when to wake up, load your guns, go get fire wood or water. A fifer and a drummer were assigned to each regiment, and they would be in charge of letting the troops in that regiment know what to do. The tunes would also be played for moral or death marches.
Did drummer boys of the civil war carry weapons?
No, drummer boys of the civil war did not carry weapons. All they did is drum.
What is a wankara?
A wankara is a large, double headed drum. It has a gat skin stretched across both ends. It has a deep bass sound.
What role did African Americans play in the American revolution?
African Americans in New England rallied to the patriot cause and were part of the militia forces that were organized into the new Continental Army. Approximately 5 percent of the American soldiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) were black. New England blacks mostly served in integrated units and received the same pay as whites, although no African American is known to have held a rank higher than corporal. It has been estimated that at least 5,000 black soldiers fought on the patriot side during the Revolutionary War. The exact number will never be known because eighteenth century muster rolls usually did not indicate race. Careful comparisons between muster rolls and church, census, and other records have recently helped identify many black soldiers. Additionally, various eyewitness accounts provide some indication of the level of African Americans' participation during the war. Baron von Closen, a member of Rochambeau's French army at Yorktown, wrote in July 1781, "A quarter of them [the American army] are Negroes, merry, confident and sturdy." The use of African Americans as soldiers, whether freemen or slaves, was avoided by Congress and General Washington early in the war. The prospect of armed slave revolts proved more threatening to white society than British redcoats. General Washington allowed the enlistment of free blacks with "prior military experience" in January 1776, and extended the enlistment terms to all free blacks in January 1777 in order to help fill the depleted ranks of the Continental Army. Because the states constantly failed to meet their quotas of manpower for the army, Congress authorized the enlistment of all blacks, free and slave, in 1777. Of the southern states, only Maryland permitted African Americans to enlist. In 1779, Congress offered slave masters in South Carolina and Georgia $1,000 for each slave they provided to the army, but the legislatures of both states refused the offer. Thus, the greatest number of African American soldiers in the American army came from the North.
Why is Thomas Paine a famous figure in the American Revolution?
He helped "drum up" support for the colonies with his works of literature such as Common Sense, exciting the revolution.
When was Drum Major Academy created?
Drum Major Academy was created in 1978.
When was Drum Major Institute created?
Drum Major Institute was created in 1961.
Drum Major Inerview Questions?
A main one is always "why do you want to be drum major". I was asked that.
How do you become a drum major?
Drum majors are usually assigned by the band director, at my school you have to talk to your band director to be eligible for drum major, and at the end of the year he announces the new drum major, but schools might do it differently.
What kind of drum do drum majors play in concert?
Traditionally, a drum major does not play the drums. It is just the title. However, it is possible that a Drum Major would play the drums, though.
Why is a drum major called a drum major if they do not play the drums?
He's only there to keep the beat and lead the band
What rank is the drum major of the Marine Corps?
Typically the Drum Major is a Sergeant Major, however the current Drum Major is actually a Master Gunnery Sergeant. I don't know why this is, but one can assume that any E-9 can fill the position.
How do you become a major?
Drum majors are usually assigned by the band director, at my school you have to talk to your band director to be eligible for drum major, and at the end of the year he announces the new drum major, but schools might do it differently.
How do you practice for drum major?
There are drum major camps out there to go to, and George N. Parks wrote a book, "The Dynamic Drum Major", and the way you can practice conducting is either in the mirror or videotaping yourself. Hope this helped!
Where do you buy drum major uniforms?
ictuslimited.com That's where i got my Drum Major uniform from and they have some good designs too.
What is the name of the person who leads the marching band?
The band director is in charge of the band overall. However, a Drum Major is usually seen leading the band in performances (especially parades) and possibly conducts the band during their field show though this job is sometimes left to the director. Depending upon the size of the band there may be multiple Drum Majors either each serving on the same level or having a hierarchy with a Senior/Executive Drum Major followed by the Junior/Asst. Drum major. Some marching bands also refer to these people as Field Commanders instead of Drum Majors, usually it just depends upon the organization.
