drum major

noun

: the leader of a marching band

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Among her accomplishments, Bernard is a mentor for underclassmen in the school’s mentorship program, medal-winning competitor on the Speech Team, is head drum major of the 130-member Southland Ambassador Marching Band and plays clarinet in the concert band and wind ensemble. —

Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Zoom in: During the show, Mardi Gras Indians danced alongside Southern University's drum majors and Dancing Dolls. —

Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025 Having recently participated at a DECA nationals conference as a finalist in marketing management events, Blacker performed as the marching band's drum major during her senior year. —

Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 10 May 2024 Iowa high school senior Miranda Estrada is a star student, a trumpet player and a drum major for the school’s marching band. —

Lilly Umana, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drum major