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Awards

~ The DMS Pin ~

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The DMS Pin is to be awarded to all Drum Majors to symbolize their participation in the Society, and demonstrate their dedication to serving its purposes. It recognizes one as an official, contributing member to the Society and its purposes.



~ The Gold Whistle ~

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Possession of this instrument indicates the authority of the position of Drum Major. While in recent history the Acme Thunderer Whistle has become the command standard for the UC Band, the Gold Whistle symbolizes completion of a Drum Major's tenure and recognition of their efforts while attending UC. The award is adorned with the red lanyard to be worn as a symbol of one's success.



~ The DMS Award ~

The DMS Award, new as of 2012, shall be selected per the following criteria:

    1. The DMS Award will be decided by the students to recognize the most outstanding band member according to the band membership.
    2. The award is sponsored by the Drum Major Society and selected through the UC Band Council.
    3. The award will incorporate a plaque given to that student that best embodies the most outstanding band member during any given academic year.
    4. Students may only be awarded this award one time. Only currently enrolled students in the band may vote and/or may be selected. Society members are not eligible for the award.

The formal selection process is available per the DMS By-Laws.



~ The MVP Award ~

The DMS MVP Award is given to those Society Members who during the fall season have proven themselves to have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This award is given by the DMS Executive Director at the annual Reunion to that member who has demonstrated superior attainment of the ideals of the organization. The Executive Director gets feedback from others in the Society and determines the awardee based on that feedback.

MVP Awardees:

2011 - Laura Michelle Pinzone




~ The Gold Baton ~

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The Gold Baton is the highest Award bestowed upon a supporter of the Society and its purposes. Possession of this item signifies superior attainment of excellence in ones endeavors in support of the Society, beyond outstanding contributions, and an exuburant display of the spirit necessary to merit such honor. This award need not be awarded each year thus elevating its esteem. Individuals are selected for this honor by unanimous acclamation ONLY. Only upon unanimous support of the Society membership may anyone be given such honor.

Gold Baton Awardees:

2007 - Dr. Terren L. Frenz