For four decades, student leaders and band directors have looked to Bands of America for the latest in marching band performance and leadership training. The Bands of America Drum Major Institute will INFORM and INSPIRE outstanding student leaders, uncovering their innate musical abilities and personal character strengths, while simultaneously providing new skills and perspectives.
DMI presents a sound and modern curriculum, designed to equip young leaders with advanced leadership techniques for use both in band and in life. Taught by the best educators and leaders in music education, DMI is for veteran drum majors, new drum majors, and any students aspiring to be drum majors. Students will learn musical and visual knowledge possessed by the most effective drum majors. Score study and concise conducting patterns, enhanced visual acuity and showmanship, teaching methods, and instructional insight will inspire and challenge all students regardless of their drum major experience.
All students, regardless of division, should
bring the following items:
Optional: money or debit card for incidental purchases such
as souvenirs, snacks, etc. $50-$80 recommended.
In addition to these items, drum majors must also bring:
Choral Director, Gregg M.S., SC
Former Western Carolina University Drum Major
Director of Bands, Vines H.S., TX
Former Phantom Regiment Conductor
Associate Director of Bands, J.J. Pearce H.S., TX
Director of Bands at Riverwood H.S. (GA), Founder of Silent Command, Former Bluecoats Drum Major
Mace Specialist
Doctoral Conducting Student, Northwestern University, IL
Division Head
Director of Bands, Wando H.S., SC
former Western Carolina DM
Drum Major Institute Coordinator
Director of Orchestras, Harrison H.S., GA,
former Phantom Regiment Drum Major
Director of Bands, Neuqua Valley H.S. (IL)
Former Director of Bands, Ashley Ridge H.S., SC,
Former Cadets Drum Major
Assistant Director of Bands at Cario M.S. and Laing M.S. of Science and Technology (SC), Wando H.S. (SC) Marching Band
Assistant Director of Bands, Kell H.S., GA, Former University of Georgia Drum Major
Marketing Director, FJM, Inc.
former Carolina Crown Drum Major
I had no idea what to expect going in, but now I feel excited/prepared for the rapidly approaching season.
DMI has been the best camp I’ve ever been to and has changed my perspective on life!
The atmosphere at camp is amazing! I wish my whole band could go and experience it!