Band

2025-2026 Drum Major

“After graduating high school, I plan to attend North Carolina A&T State University and major in Architecture, with the goal of eventually becoming a project manager at a company in North Carolina. After college, I plan to serve in the Army for four or more years to further build on the discipline, leadership, and resilience that I currently have as a young man.

I have been a part of Pride of Sound for four years, and I can confidently say it has changed my life for the better. I experienced significant growth in my character, academics, and mental health. Watching those around me strive for greatness ignited a flame within me to do the same. These experiences sparked a sense of leadership I never knew I had, and that leadership has extended beyond the band setting into my everyday life. Through this growth, I have been able to clearly visualize where I want to be in the upcoming years.

To the future POS Drum Major, you earned this position for a reason. Your hard work and commitment to the band have been recognized, and they have sparked meaningful change. When things become challenging and moments feel discouraging, remind yourself that you have built the strongest version of yourself, and you elevated your former section to the level it stands at today. The beginning may be difficult, as you are now being thrown the unexpected. That responsibility is what will shape you into a stronger leader than you were before. The unexpected should not hold you back; it should be the driving force that builds your leadership into its strongest form.”