Drum Major

Elevate your conducting, leadership, and marching skills at our specialized Drum Major and Marching Band Leadership Camps. Whether you’re looking to refine your conducting techniques or enhance your leadership qualities, this is your opportunity to learn from the best and prepare for a stellar marching season!

Students will receive instruction in the following:

  • Advanced & Intermediate Conducting Tracks for DMs with experience

  • Extended Individual Help Sessions for DM teams

  • Basics of Conducting

  • Conducting Styles & Techniques

  • Score Reading

  • Basic Teaching Strategies

  • Marching Fundamentals

  • Leadership Skills

  • Creation of Salutes

Basic General Schedule:

  • Sunday - Check-in, 11:00am-12:00pm

  • Sunday - Classes, 3:00-5:00pm, 6:00-9:00pm

  • Monday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-4:30pm, 6:00-7:45pm (Camp Game Night 8:00-9:00pm)

  • Tuesday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-4:30pm, 6:00-7:45pm (Karaoke Night 8:00-9:00pm)

  • Wednesday - Classes, 8:00-11:30am, 1:00-3:00pm

  • Wednesday - Final Camp Performance at Awards Ceremony at 3:00pm

Instructors:

  • Mr. Chase Jones: University of Arkansas Assistant Band Director, Former University of Arkansas Head Drum Major & Phantom Regiment Assistant Conductor

  • Mrs. Jenn Girdlestone: Boca Raton Community HS Director of Bands, Former FSU Marching Chiefs Head Drum Major

  • Ms. Kenysha Johnson: Jefferson High School Director of Bands and Orchestra, Former USF Herd of Thunder Drum Major

  • Mr. Mark Stevens: Current FSU Marching Chiefs Head Drum Major

From Left to Right: Chase Jones, Mark Stevens, Kenysha Johnson, Jenn Girdlestone