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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