Brodie joined
Drum Major John Matheson in Nairn, leading 204 pipers and drummers in front of thousands of people.
But he has cont inued to perform as
drum major for Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band at local competitions, gala days and Highland Games.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Class president; Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy, Grade 9;
drum major, Grades 9-12; Percussion Ensemble, Grades 9-12; Jazz/Pep Band, Grades 9-12; Student Advisory Council, Grades 9-12; vice president of National Honor Society, Grade 12; Regional Student Advisory Council, Grade 12; math tutor, Grades 11, 12.
At left, Martin Vera of Fremont High practices his drills with the other
drum majors.
Mr Whillans, who spent almost 10 years as Jedburgh's
drum major, said he wanted the band to "push the barriers" and slammed the "depressing" rehearsals.
3 -- color) San Fernando High
drum major David Herrera, 17, leads the band from atop bass player David Perez's amplifier.
Drum Major Drew Caldwell, 34, from Bathgate, West Lothian, said: "We think we're getting somewhere and then all of a sudden we take a step back.
Reseda High School
drum major Ivan Hernandez, 17, said he liked his band because of its family atmosphere.
Karen Sands, mother of
drum major Brandon Sands, said she's seen a complete turnaround in the quality of the band.
Another Scot,
drum major Brian Alexander, of the Black Watch, will lead a massed band at the funeral.
It's kind of discouraging to compete against schools that have better equipment,'' said Canoga Park
drum major Jose Morales, a junior.
Drum major Brian Alexander, of the Black Watch, jetted in with comrades from their base in Germany last night to prepare for their sad role.
