The Outdoor Percussion Ensemble is an excellent opportunity for the percussion students to play their instruments while marching in the show. The drums are designed and tuned for maximum articulation and projection of sound, as marching activities are almost always outdoors on a football field or in large interior space such as the gym for pep-rallies. Articulation is paramount to producing a "clean" sound from all the drummers in the line. A marching percussion ensemble is frequently known as a drumline or battery.
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Prerequisite: Competitive Audition. Equipment requirements.
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Auditions: Held in June.
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Rehearsals: Begin in June.
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Performances and competitions: Begin in August and continue through early November.
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Cost: Students can expect to pay a fee for participation to cover certain expenses.
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Attendance: All out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required.
Fill out the "Band Interest" form to request audition information.
Indoor Percussion
January-April
The Indoor Percussion Ensemble is a great opportunity for the percussion students to continue developing their skills beyond the marching band to compete in the North Texas Color Guard Association and the Winter Guard International circuits.
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Prerequisite: Competitive Audition. Equipment requirements.
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Auditions: If there is a need, individuals may be asked to re-audition to maintain their spot or to switch instruments after the marching band season.
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Rehearsals: Begin in November.
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Performances and competitions: Begin in January and continue through early April.
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Cost: Students can expect to pay a fee for participation to cover certain expenses.
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Attendance: All out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required.
Additional details and information will be made available by the end of the marching season.
Fill out the "Band Interest" form to request audition information.
