OdeToArsenal47 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 How often does this happen? I was looking at Phantom's site and they said that conductor spots are open to everyone and it got me thinking, how often do we see rookies at the drum major position? I'd assume it's pretty rare, even for the assistant conductor(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murray Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 How often does this happen? I was looking at Phantom's site and they said that conductor spots are open to everyone and it got me thinking, how often do we see rookies at the drum major position? I'd assume it's pretty rare, even for the assistant conductor(s). This past year, Madison's assistant conductor was a rookie. He's a fellow Sinfonian from Murray State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickhaltsforlife Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Crossmen had a rookie asst drum major and he was great. And he still has plenty of years left to lead that corps. Great thing. Rookie DM's work. I don't know how common they are but it's not a bad thing. As long as they handle it the right way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brass Guy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I would imagine vet members would resent noobies ordering them around though, ye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrajedi8 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 SW's DM for 06 and 07 was a rookie in 06. Kelsey Hippen. #### good DM. It was widely established before hand that the DM was a separately auditioned for position and that as far as the members were concerned, the buck stopped at the drum major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickhaltsforlife Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 drum majors don't always do a lot of ordering around... I know a lot of majors just conduct, do wake up and lights out, and then help with admin or help with logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schickmeister Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Xmen drum major in 1993 was a rookout DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos001 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 This past year, Madison's assistant conductor was a rookie.He's a fellow Sinfonian from Murray State. blegh on Murray Straight. /topic Regiment had two veteran conductors age-out this year. I dunno if Chase will take over this year as head conductor or if someone else will get it. at least there's a chance of getting a position since two left. gotta be good to conduct Regiment though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHoosierMack Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) John H at Devils was a rookie 16 year old in 01. And it was Tobias's rookie year too I Believe. M Edited October 14, 2009 by BigHoosierMack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newterak Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yea, probably more common than you think, at least compared to high school. Like someone mentioned, more conducting, less ordering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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