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Regimental Drum Major Competition: Pleasanton Scottish Games 04-05 Sep 2010 ENTRIES CLOSE 30 Jul 2010 International Drum Major Gathering: Loon Mtn, NH 17-19 Sep 2010 ENTRIES CL:OSE 20 Aug 2010 |
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ALERT: STOLEN ITEMS: 19thC Royal Highlanders Broadsword, old regimental sgian dubh, engraved dirk and gold braid dirk belt, and lady's 42nd Bn broach with diamonds and sapphires: Info please contact Kieran Boyle
Welcome to the Regimental Drum Major Association.
Our objective is preserving the heritage, history, pageantry, and fellowship of Drum Majors. We provide reference information to current and aspiring Drum Majors. Our many downloadable manuals, information, links, and calendar are provided at no cost. At over 1000 members from 40 countries, if we don't have the answer we know someone who does. I am confident that you shall find our site the most comprehensive on the subject.
Our emphasis is on field music Drum Majors although the information we provide will translate to Drum Majors of any musical unit.
We encourage you to become a member. There is no cost to you. Members receive our periodic newsletter. We may also update you on topics or events that you might find useful.
We hope you enjoy this site and if you have any questions, suggestions, or need research on a related topic, please contact us. And if you have information that others might find useful please send it along.
Paul E. Olson, President
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Manuals: RDMA Pipe Band Mace Manual v 3.0 RDMA Pipe Band Drill Manual v 3.0 RDMA Pipe Band Dress Manual v 2.5 Billy Jordan/RDMA Basic Pipe Band DM Drill - DVD |
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NEWS: 25 Jul 2010 Ox Gara has just been asked to be the lead Drum Major for Pipefest in NYC this year. DMaj Gara is also writing the whole programme and massed bands set-up. August 7th is the date!! New York is the place. We are setting a record with Guinness for largest massed band on a ship - aboard USS intrepid. For more info email Ox at OXGARA@aol.com
20 Jul 2010 The New Hampshire Highland Games 17-19 Sep 2010, welcomes the first International Drum Major Gathering held at the games. Coming together at the games will be Drum Majors ranging in age from 9 to 70 representing Scotland and Ireland, the United States and Canada, and European countries including Germany, Belgium, and France. ENTRIES DUE BY 20 Aug 2010.
The Regimental Drum Major Competition this year at the Pleasanton Scottish Games (04-05 Sep 2010) will offer two day aggregate cash prizes: Overall 1st place $200, overall 2d place $100, Overall 3d place $50. LATE ENTRIES DUE BY 30 Jul 2010. More
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Quick Fixes: Issue 1: Dress/Headgear Pipe Bands: if you are wearing feather bonnets check to ensure the outer most draw string of the inner lining is drawn and tied so the bonnet fits on top of the head. If ears are touching or tucked under the sweatband, then the bonnet is resting too low. The Bonnet sits on the top of the head and does not lean back. MORE
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Last Post : DMaj Leonard (Doc) Hudson 24 April 2010 |
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