After a very successful season in performance and competition, I looked forward to interviewing whoever band director Armando Martinez chose to represent the Wildcat Band. He did not disappoint, introducing me to both drum majors: junior Caroline Bristoll and junior Juan Ramirez, Jr.
Being chosen as drum major is a great honor. The tryouts are yearly, include music memorization and conducting patterns and ending with an in-person interview, all in front of local and non-local directors and esteemed band judges. Both Caroline and Juan have been in band since middle school.
Being in band for such a long time, is there another ...