The Falcon Drumline performs at Home Football, basketball and hockey games, and , pep rallies, community outreach events, local parades and other campus wide events.
This is a non-academic ensemble. In order to join, you will need to do a placement audition. This audition helps us place the performers on the right instruments within the drumline.
We accept up to 14 players.
Want to join the Falcon Drumline?
Just want to work on your technique?
Join us at our spring Open Rehearsals with Jo Nazro of the US Association of Rudimental Drummers
When? April 4th and April 27th 4:30-6:30PM
Where? Conlon Fine Arts Room 157
What do I bring? Earplugs; If you have a drum, bring it, if not, we will provide one. Water.
This open clinic is available to all Fitchburg State University students and local high school students.
Let us know you're coming!
Fall 2026 auditions will take place on May 4th, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 PM in Conlon Fine Arts Room 157
Please fill out the Drumline Commitment Form
Attend the Audition in Person on May 4th or Submit a Video Audition before June 30th, 2026
Please select one of the following instruments to perform your audition on:
Snare Drum
Tenor
Bass Drum (choose the same bass part for every exercise)
Cymbals
For Questions, Please contact Dr. Amy McGlothlin, Director of Bands amcgloth@fitchburgstate.edu or