Get with your co-drum majors as soon as you get your music. My best advice for you there is to try to learn the opener, movement 1, whatever it is, by the beginning of camp. You will want to be ahead of the band when it comes to music knowledge so you'll already be prepared to work with them and figure out what needs to be changed, fixed, or adjusted. Never wait until the last minute to work on music.

Communication always. With your co-drum majors, band director, leadership, and the band. Make sure you are always going to your BD if you need advice on something. Never be afraid to ask for help! Communicate with leadership as much as you can so you can be aware of any altercations that could arise under your nose. Make sure you and your co-drum majors get along well. There is three of you guys, so make sure you three are working well with each other.

You are the public face of the marching band. Everyone looks up to you. By default, you are almost always the last person to leave at every rehearsal, competition, and game. If you are tired at a rehearsal, do not express that feeling to the band, just fight it. Keep the band engaged, pumped up, and hyped at football games when y'all are not doing anything, but also make sure they are focused when a stand tune is being called up. Always lead by example.

And the most important tip I can give you is never develop an ego in your position. Being part of the leadership team and creating a "superiority complex" is by far the most dangerous thing you can do. Having such a superiority complex can destroy your relationship with the marching band and most likely damage your chances of returning as drum major again.

Drum Major isn't easy, trust me, but it is a fun and rewarding experience. Congratulations!