Drum Major Accomplishments

Being the Drum Major of a marching band is an incredible honor. This statement is particularly true for the Dunmore High School marching band. The DHSMB is renowned for having an amazing band, led by amazing Drum Majors. To be a Drum Major, one must possess a tremendous amount of skill and abilities that extend beyond playing an instrument. Some of these skills include: being a skilled musician, an innovative leader, and an effective motivator. I, Nico Summa, am the best choice for Drum Major for the 2016 / 2017 school year because I possess all of these astounding qualities and many more. As a musician with an exceptional musical talent that can greatly impact the marching band, I am the best candidate for Drum Major. It was not until my freshman year of high school that I realized just how talented I was in the musical field. I discovered that I have a gift that many people do not have. This gift allows me to be able to pick up almost any instrument, and with only a few weeks of practice, I am able to play that instrument at a relatively superior level! This talent of mine allowed me to qualify for district band and county band, and rank 1st chair on the French horn, 2nd chair on mallets, and 3rd chair on the flute! Having a gift like this can contribute to my success as a Drum Major because my knowledge of different
Although last year I was not given the position of Drum Major, I was awarded the title of “Low Voice Section Leader.” Being named section leader made me feel so honored, and I was ecstatic to be in the position. As a section leader, I truly experienced what it is like to be a leader in a marching band. Although it is difficult, it is definitely rewarding. Throughout the marching band season, people often approached me for advice and help, and I was delighted to be able to assist different people and see how much they improved with my aid and