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The Duke University Marching Band has one of the lightest rehearsal schedules of any college marching band, but through focused, efficient rehearsals we still manage to put on first-rate shows for every home football game. Here are just a few examples of band students who are involved in many other activities but still have time to be enthusiastic band members.

Katie

Major in Chemistry, Minor in Economics, certificate in Global Health, pre-med studies
  • Drum Major of the marching band, 2010-2012
  • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, small group leader 2009-2010
  • Member of Arts Theme House, Interorganizational Programmer
  • Volunteer for Health Arts Network at Duke at the pediatric eye center, 2 years
  • Research in the Duke Chemistry Department, Spring 2011
  • Children's Sunday School teacher, Grey Stone Baptist Church, 2 years
  • Participant in HCEP shadowing program
  • Member of the Chemistry Outreach Program, 2 years
  • Member of wellness/substance-free living, 2 years




Conrad

Double-Major in Computer Science and Visual Arts, Pre-Business Studies
  • Clarinet player and member of the marching band, 2 years
  • Duke Theater participant, including lead roles
  • Member and dancer for Duke Hoof 'n' Horn
  • Member of Mirecourt selective living group
  • Undergraduate CompSci TA and tutor
  • Event volunteer for Ronald McDonald Charity House
  • Current member of Duke NAACP and Center of Race Relations (CRR)
  • Past activities also include volunteer for America Reads and Writes, member of East Campus Council, VP of Pegram House Council, member of Black Student Alliance, and volunteer for the Durham Scrap Exchange
  • Dean's List

DeDe

Major in History, Minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, pre-law studies
  • Flute Section Leader of the marching band, 2010-2011
  • Chi Omega Sorority with participation including Foundation Ambassador, Model Initiate, Sisterhood Team, Greek IMPACT Retreat, and Greek Emerging Leaders Program
  • Financial Secretary for the Junior Panhellenic Council
  • Treasurer and Founding Member of the Greek Women's Initiative
  • Member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, 2 years
  • Tutor for CHANCE Tutoring
  • Volunteer for Nasher Museum
  • Volunteer for the Duke University Hospital Pediatric Transplant Unit, 2 years
  • Order of Omega: Outstanding New Member in the Greek Community, 2010
  • Dean's List with Distinction
  • Studying abroad in Florence, Italy, Fall 2011

Leslie

Major in International Comparative Studies and History, Minor in Russian & Slavic Studies
  • Trumpet Section Leader for the marching band
  • Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, member, 2 years
  • Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) participant, with positions held including squad leader, Commodore Club Treasurer, Administration Officer, and Drill Team
  • Swim Club member, 2 years
  • Studied abroad in Prague, Fall 2010
  • RLHS Resident Assistant, 1 year




Cameron

Major in Music, Minor in Economics, pre-business studies
  • Member and assistant section leader of the Marching Band
  • Tenor player in the Duke Jazz Band
  • Collaborative work with the Film Department, writing music for short films
  • Member/dancer in DefMo (Defining Movement), a multicultural dance group
  • Involved in Durham music scene, occasionally producing for local artists
  • Sound Engineer for Smalltown Records, 1 year
  • Concert Manager for the Duke Music Department, 2 years
  • Received silver ranking in the national NAACP ACT-SO competition for Music Composition
  • Co-Writer for music in Pegram dorm's entry in the Froshlife Film Festival, which won the 2010 award for Best Picture and Audience Favorite
  • Dean's List
  • Studying in NYC, Fall 2011

2011 Graduates


Paige

Major in Psychology (BS), minor in Neuroscience
  • President of the Duke University Marching Band, 2010-2011
  • President of Duke Arts Theme House (ATH), 2008-2011
  • Member of NC State University Pipes and Drums Band, 2007-2010
  • Worked 15+ hours/week for Duke work study, 2008-2011
  • Member of Selective House Council, 2009-2011
  • Member of Duke Psychology Majors Union, 2009-2011
  • Student Conservation Association intern at Mt. Rainier National Park, 2008
  • Independent Study in Psychology/Neuroscience with a focus on alcohol and cognition
  • Experience in Adcock, Rezvani, and VA Med Center neuroscience labs
  • Dean's List Fall 2010, Spring 2011
  • Duke Fuqua School of Business MMS program, Class of 2012

Katie

Majors in Political Science and African & African American Studies
  • Vice President and Section Leader of marching band, 2 years
  • Founder and Co-President of the Duke chapter of Building Tomorrow
  • Member of InterVarsity Christian fellowship
  • DukeEngage participant, Uganda program
  • Studied abroad in South Africa, Summer 2010
  • Member of Duke Democrats, 4 years
  • Student in IUPUI's center on Philanthropy's Fundraising School (graduate-level summer program)
  • Student/participant in African Dance
  • Dean's List, 3 semesters




Brian

Major in Chemistry, minors in Biology and Political Science, pre-law studies
  • Secretary and Librarian for the marching band, 2009-2011
  • Member of Chi Psi fraternity with positions including Treasurer, Pledge Educator, Alumni Newsletter Editor, and Assistant Treasurer
  • Research and Independent Study in the Toone Lab
  • Chem 43L lab TA, Fall 2009
  • Work-Study at the Duke Lemur Center, 2007-2008
  • Visitor Services Intern at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Summer 2008
  • Recipient of Dale B.J. Randall Scholarship (Chi Psi)
  • Dean's List, Spring 2008