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Please put a title and a BRIEF description for the classes you want to do. This goes youngest to
eldest, so fill this out ASAP!

***JULIA HAS BEEN ADDED TO LT’S 2&3****

**For the BL kiddos shall join the masses!!**
*yeet*

EXAMPLE:
1- “The Exciting Roles of a Drum Major” In this class we’ll be going over the main roles and
duties of a DM, techniques in which to overcome initial struggles, and otherwise his class is
taught at the jr. high camps so ignore it, etc. :)

Fuji:
1- “Goal Setting” This class will focus on how to teach drum majors to set appropriate goals to
their own bands. It will cover over the two types of goal settings (long and short term). This
lesson will note how to keep goals relevant so that their bands can follow through with the goals
they’re setting.

2- “The New Guy” This class will remind or teach drum majors what it feels like to be in the new
member’s position. It will teach them how to approach new members from any age group
(covers both an individual member and groups such as freshman) Most importantly, the class
will cover skills that will allow the members to feel comfortable and develop early connections.

3- “Emotional Awareness” This class will show students their own stresses and difficult times. It
will note both stresses outside and inside of band. It will teach the value of handling their
emotions in a healthy manner. This will remind students that they are still people and human
and though they’re in a leadership position, they must attend to their own personal needs and
issues.

- Titles are a work in progress and my LT 3 is a unique LT topic. Let me know if this LT is
appropriate for the LT lessons. Thanks y'all!!!!

Davis:
1- “Communication is Key” This class will talk about intrapersonal (the dialogue that you have
with yourself), interpersonal (the dialogue that you have with others (director)), and group
communication (the dialogue that you have with groups) as it relates to the role of a drum major.

2- “IT’S ALL ABOUT...TEAMWORK” In this class we will dispel the myth that drum majors have
to do everything. We’ll go over how to trust and keep team members accountable while
accomplishing goals. Allowing everyone to do their part lessens the load on the individual.
4- “Servant Leadership” Based off literature from Robert K. Greenleaf, this class will talk about
the difference between servant-first and leader-first leadership. The purpose of servant
leadership is not to be servile, but to have a desire to serve. I will talk about how being a servant
leader has given me inspiration (I have the desire to serve people), perspective (my purpose is
to serve), and fulfillment (I feel good when I serve) in my life.

Kent:
1- “Leaving a Legacy” – One of our ultimate goals as a drum major is to leave our band better
than when we joined it. In this class, we'll learn how to implement effective systems to better our
program development. We'll discuss different feedback systems as well as the implementation
of off-season programs to continue to refine certain skills (Winter Percussion/Guard/DM).

2- “Co-Drum Majoring” – In this class we will discuss how to effectively work with another drum
major(s) as a cohesive unit. How can you better balance responsibilities? How do you become a
respectable team? These are questions that will be answered in this class.

3- “The Power of Habit” – Based on a book by Charles Duhigg, this class will delve into the
psychological aspects of human habitual behavior as well as break down the “habit loop” to
better understand how habits work in our daily routines. We’ll also learn how to create good
habits and change our bad ones.

4- “Know Your Limits” – This class will go over the boundaries of what commitments we can
realistically handle. We'll learn how to set priorities, say “no” to things we know we cannot put
extra time into, and reflect on our mistakes.

Stephen:
1- “Band Director Relations”: Whether you have a rough relationship, good relationship or even
no real relationship with your band director, developing and strengthening that bond is one of
the most important jobs of a drum major. You are the medium between the band director and the
band and can be one of your greatest allies once you understand the dynamic between the two
of you.

2- “Finding your Leadership Style”: Often when we are put into positions of power and authority
we resort to emulating those that came before us or those we look up to. This class will help you
be authentic to who you are while still being able to perform the tasks of a leader. Not every
leader has to lead the same.

3- "Earning the Title”: Might change the name later but this class will talk about understanding
the dynamic of respect between the band and the drum major. Having a title doesn’t
automatically make the band respect you and how can you go about earning that respect for
yourself.

4- “The Bubble”: We have all felt either here at drum major camp or in our own band camps the
feeling of excitement and energy called the bubble. Unfortunately most of us have also felt the
bubble pop when things start to go wrong and camp is just a utopian memory from the past.
This class will talk about why the bubble exists and how we can transfer that enthusiasm to our
entire season.

James:
1- "Inspiring Action"- What’s a leader? In this class, we’ll introduce 3 of John Maxwell’s 5 Levels
of Leadership (Position, Permission, Production, People Development, Pinnacle-Respect),
which answer the question, Why do people choose to follow a leader? This class will focus on
the last level and help students identify the core values they represent that draw respect from
others.

2- “Lead with Humility”- Humble leaders can find new ways to grow and learn while drawing
respect from the group. Too often, however, humility is contrasted with confidence. In this class,
we’ll discuss how we can use our eyes (focusing on the vision), ears (listening with presence),
and mouth (expressing gratitude) to act confidently and still make the bigger picture our top
priority.

3-“The Personal Touch”- How do we make sure other band members feel we appreciate them?
In this class, we’ll discuss two methods to put people first: group engagement and investing in
the individuals. Our band members will be more unified the more we show we value them!

4- “Loving the Struggle”- Competition brings out the best and worst in us. Here, we look at how
we achieve “Competitive Greatness” − the last brick in Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of
Success − through passion for doing difficult things. We’ll discuss the stories of athletes that
competed mentally long before the real competition started, and we’ll find ways to balance
collaboration with competition to maximize our band’s success.

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Jared:
1- Speaking in the public OR Team Building Activities!!! - Learning to speak publically OR
learning to do activities that help build the team.

2- “Disrupting the predictive power of data demographics” - Be better than you currently are.
Avoid prejudice. Understand implicit bias. Acknowledge it. Own it. Learn from it.

3- “Coke Bottle Theory” - Everyone is a bottle of coke. How do you live your life without making
someone’s completely explode??

4- “Coaching 101” - From Drum Major to High School Coach. Working with the youth. Applying
skills. Making olympic champions from the ground up. Hard work. Grind. Just Do It.

Thomas:
1-Time Management

2-Conflict Management

3-Reflection and Churning:

How to properly reflect on rehearsals, personal practice time, performances, and managing
personnel productively to improve

4-Using My Tool Box:

You gain a lot of tools and skills open your experience. Now what do you do as a leader and
beyond

Julia:
2-“Approachability”
Learning different tips and tricks on using your personality and characteristics to establish an
open, welcoming line of communication between you and your band members

3-“Validation from Within”

Asking what validation is, why it’s significant, and recognizing how the different kinds of
validation can help us establish our self worth