drum major

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A drum major is the leader of a marching band. The term "major" itself has military origins, evolving from titles like "sergeant major" in the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally, a drum major was responsible for training the regimental drummers and could also serve as the regimental postman and banker.12

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Drum major was an ancient title in the British service and was adopted by the U.S. Army early in its history. The drum major was responsible for training the regimental drummers and often had the additional functions of regimental postman and banker.
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Drum major was an ancient title in the British service and was adopted by the U.S. Army early in its history. The drum major was responsible for training the regimental drummers and often had the additional functions of regimental postman and banker.
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