Drumline

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WHAT is Drumline?

Drumline is a combination of music, dance, and theatrics, it is best described as a “sport of the arts”. Drumline is made up of two sections. The Battery and Front Ensemble "Pit". The Battery is our drum section that marches with the winds on the field, the Front Ensemble or “Pit” percussion section performs on the front sideline. Competitions take place in high school gyms during the winter months, where students are judged on both music and visual components. Each ensemble performs a series of songs (movements) focused on a central concept. Props, costumes, floor mat, and music are all selected specifically for how they contribute to, and enhance the selected theme. The elements come together to create an energetic, highly choreographed spectacle of sight and sound.
*In order to become a member of the drumline, students must AUDITION FOR AND BE ACCEPTED TO THE ENSEMBLE. ALl participants must be concurrently enrolled in a concert ensemble such as Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Sinfonia Orchestra, or Chamber Orchestra.

Drumline Summer/Fall 2025 Schedule

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Drumline Fall

WHAT IS WINTER DRUMLINE?

A winter drumline is a group of percussionists who perform indoor competitive shows that usually include both music and marching in formations. Different types of percussion instruments from both marching and concert bands can be incorporated into a winter drumline show, depending on the demands of the show’s theme. These indoor percussion ensembles have competitive seasons that run from December to March each year. Each drumline performance takes place in an indoor gym, usually on a basketball court.Students are accepted into the WInter Drumline by audition , only. Tenor, snare, quad, and bass drums are commonly used in these types of shows. A winter drumline can include a stationary percussion section known as a pit, in addition to the drums used in marching routines. This band consists of musicians who play larger instruments like xylophones, timpani, chimes, and even drum kits like those used in rock bands. With electric keyboards and guitars, some winter drumlines add more musical creativity to their pit sections. The only element that is normally not allowed is a previously recorded music track, so competition rules usually allow for this wide range of instrument choices.Winter drumline shows usually include a lot of theatrical elements, such as elaborate sets and costumes for the performers. The majority of these indoor percussion ensembles perform on top of a large tarp that covers the gym floor where the competition is held. These tarps are usually made of vinyl with designs painted on them to match the drumline show’s theme. To create a more complete picture of the show theme, some ensembles include backdrops placed in the upstage area of the floor.Themes and music for a winter drumline show can be quite diverse. Many groups choose to re-enact popular movie or television show plots, complete with musical scores adapted for percussion instruments. These types of show themes frequently change from year to year, depending on what is currently popular in theaters and on television. Other drumlines put on classical or popular music performances, complete with sets and costumes that include visual elements.

Tesoro High School's Winter Drumline is second semester, 7th period. Practices are Tuesdays, 4-6:30 PM and Thursdays 4-7:30 PM. This course gives half a semester of PE credit. *In order to become a member of the Winter drumline, students must be enrolled in a concert ensemble such as Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Sinfonia Orchestra, or Chamber Orchestra.

Winter Drumline Spring Schedule

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Winter Drumline

**Rehearsal Times may change depending on gym availability throughout the season.

2024 -2025 Leadership

Clara Olson, Drum Captain

Pureza Confesor, Pit Captain