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King was a drum major for justice, yet we are surrounded by injustices on a daily basis.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026 For Aiden Delgado, Boswell Band of Gold drum major, the surge of pride caught him by surprise at the band’s first competition.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025 Carlos Williams, James Lawson High The marching band drum major was nominated for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, discipline, and a positive attitude that inspires his peers.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025 Her father, a drum major at Tuskegee University, always harbored dreams of becoming a music teacher and regularly played the saxophone.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drum major