MEET THE TEAM – ABIGAIL

Question: How long have you been a Drum Major for?

Answer: I have been a Drum Major for 16 years.

Question: What are your Drum Major achievements to date?

Answer: I am 3x times European Champion, 2x times UK Champion, 1x time Scottish Champion and 1x time All Ireland Champion.

Question: Favourite memory on/off the park?

Answer:

On the Park: My favourite memory on the park was the first time I won a major title, which was the European Championships at Forres. It was totally unexpected as I was only a novice competing in the junior grade. I remember the shock of hearing my name called out in first place.

Question: What inspires you most?

Answer: From I began Drum Majoring I was inspired by my tutor Paula Braiden. When I watched her compete I wanted to be like her, which inspired me to work hard on and off the field.

Question: What does your hobby do for you?

Answer: This hobby has given me a lot of confidence not only on the field but in other areas of my life. It has also inspired me to setup my own Drum Major class where I can pass on what I have learnt over the years.

Question: Words of inspiration you have never forgotten? If you have forgotten, some words of your own?

Answer: Something I never forgotten which my tutor always told me was “You need to learn to lose before you learn to win”. This is also the advice I would give other Drum Majors who are just starting out.

Question: Favourite International gig that you have been to and performed?

Answer: My favourite International gig that I performed at is the Moscow Spasskaya Tower International Tattoo in Russia. I remember arriving on Red Square and looking at St Basil’s Cathedral and thinking ‘wow’.

Question: Where would you like to perform?

Answer: I would love to perform in America 🇺🇸