"The conductor displays thorough knowledge of the score/music through effective, clear, and confident visual musical leadership of the ensemble.

Important musical events are effectively communicated to the ensemble and lead by the conductor through the use of clear, unambiguous gestures (Cues giving visual attention to musically thematic material visually informing the ensemble what is musically important at the time)."-World Drum Major Association, Inc Scholastic Circuit Rules and Regulations

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"The conductor confidently leads the ensemble through tempo transitions in the music and clearly establishes the new tempo. From the moment conductor steps onto the podium, all body language and verbal communication from the conductor inspires confidence in the ensemble."  -World Drum Major Association, Inc Scholastic Circuit Rules and Regulations