Hey Hotspur !
Trying out for Drum Major now is a good thing even if you're not picked this time.
Prepare yourself , and above all else, be confident !
Act like you belong there, but don't over do it either.
I tried out going into my junior year, and made assistant. Beating out
an upper classman. I believe a lack of confidence on my competitors
part went a long way towards my being selected. The Band director
had a history of selecting upper classman first, but I did everything as
well as I could, and my competitor didn't. In the end, that's all you can do.
The following year I made Drum Major, and my experience as assistant
pretty much sealed the deal for me.
Even though you have more time to accomplish this goal, give it a solid
effort today , and perhaps you'll make it today ! No time like the present !
I had people telling me I wouldn't be picked, but I didn't let them get me down !
I believed I could, and it showed in my effort ! Confidence !!!!
Even if you don't succeed now ,by trying out today, will help you even more tomorrow !
Tear it up , make it happen !
Toobz