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The band director is in charge of the band overall. However, a Drum Major is usually seen leading the band in performances (especially parades) and possibly conducts the band during their field show though this job is sometimes left to the director. Depending upon the size of the band there may be multiple Drum Majors either each serving on the same level or having a hierarchy with a Senior/Executive Drum Major followed by the Junior/Asst. Drum major.
Some Marching Bands also refer to these people as Field Commanders instead of Drum Majors, usually it just depends upon the organization.
Typically the director "instructs" the band on what to do or what to play. However, it's the drum major(s) who conduct(s) the band while on the field.
The staff person who runs it is the director. Or, the students who conduct the band in performance, they're called "drum majors."
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