If you want to feel the beat, don’t miss Distant Drums ’15, the annual drumline competition, sponsored by Crow River Drumline Association. It’s at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the ...

The Western Thunder Drumline consists of marching snare drum, tenors (5 drum), bass drums, and cymbals. Students need to complete an audition so that we can place you on the instrument that fits you ...

All auditionees are required to audition on snare drum and mallets and match pitches by singing. You do not have to be an expert on all percussion but must demonstrate a strong musical background on ...

The basic philosophy of the studio is to gain competency on the three main areas of concert percussion: snare drum, keyboards, and timpani. Once a basic understanding of these areas is within the ...

Staff Writer The Burnsville High School (BHS) drumline was in its second year of transition this season. With two new coaches and a move up in class, BHS is trying to lay the ...

Percussion instruments are hit ... Here’s how the different parts of the kit work together. The snare drum produces a loud ‘crack’ sound with a higher pitch. It is often heard on beats ...

This type includes the keyboard percussion instruments. Unpitched instruments produce a sound that doesn’t have an identifiable pitch. This class include snare drums, most types of cymbals, maracas ...