FIGURE 3-1
BAND COMMANDER AT THE FRONT OF THE BAND
The band commander and drum major take the following actions to exchange positions when the band
commander is at the front of the band. The band commander faces the band and gives the command to
change posts. (Figure 3-2)
ON THE PREPARATORY COMMAND (CHANGE POST)
Band Commander:
Execute a HALF-LEFT FACE.
(Alternate) No movement.
Drum Major:
Bring the mace to CARRY.
ON THE COMMAND OF EXECUTION (MARCH)
Band Commander:
MARCH directly to the present position of the drum major. HALT and execute a HALF-RIGHT
FACE followed by an ABOUT FACE. (You may wait to do your final facing movement to
coincide with the drum major's final facing movement.)
(Alternate) Step off with a HALF-LEFT TURN. MARCH directly to the present position of the
drum major. HALT and do a HALF-RIGHT FACE followed by an ABOUT FACE. You may
wait to do your final facing movement to coincide with the drum major's final facing movement.
Drum Major:
MARCH forward the appropriate distance. Execute a LEFT TURN. MARCH forward until you
are centered on the band. HALT and execute a RIGHT FACE. Remain at the position of
ATTENTION.
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