Bandsman
1. Be a member of a band, either at school ,in your scout Group or with another organisation.
2. Demonstrate your proficiency in one of the following band instruments.
SIDE DRUMS
a. Beat in 2/4 , 6/8 and 3/4 time.
b. Play a good roll.
TENOR DRUM
a. Beat in 2/4 and 6/8 time.
b. Play ‘off beats' in 2/4. 6/8 and 3/4 time.
c. Play a good roll.
d. Show a good stick drill when beating at the halt and on the march.
e. March over a distance of not less than 50metres beating:
1. Strict 116 paces to the minute.
2. In slow time-65 paces to the minute..
BASS DRUM
a. Show a good stick drill when beating at the halt and on the march with simple flourishing.
b. March over a distance of not less than 50metres beating:
1. Strict 116 paces to the minute.
2. In slow time-65 paces to the minute..
3. Perform routine maintenance of your instrument.
4. March well with drum sling and sticks carried correctly.
2. Demonstrate your proficiency in one of the following band instruments.
SIDE DRUMS
a. Beat in 2/4 , 6/8 and 3/4 time.
b. Play a good roll.
TENOR DRUM
a. Beat in 2/4 and 6/8 time.
b. Play ‘off beats' in 2/4. 6/8 and 3/4 time.
c. Play a good roll.
d. Show a good stick drill when beating at the halt and on the march.
e. March over a distance of not less than 50metres beating:
1. Strict 116 paces to the minute.
2. In slow time-65 paces to the minute..
BASS DRUM
a. Show a good stick drill when beating at the halt and on the march with simple flourishing.
b. March over a distance of not less than 50metres beating:
1. Strict 116 paces to the minute.
2. In slow time-65 paces to the minute..
3. Perform routine maintenance of your instrument.
4. March well with drum sling and sticks carried correctly.