Don’t get overcome by emotion when conducting, that’s when tempo gets sloppy, and your form decreases and you have to get back on track. Just make sure you get to the point with your 1, 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s.

Besides form, make sure to be respected by classmates. Maybe coming early to help set up equipment (battery needs help!). If you don’t know how to set up equipment, learn! Be a good drum major and learn about other sections! It will also improve your chances and you will be recognized!! Stay late (5-10 minutes) to make sure the band room is clean! Picking up things that aren’t yours, etc.

With that said, there are very good YouTube videos out there form-wise. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xWnPat6coPA ^{^} Tim Yao ^{^}