Red Storm Drumline
by Logan Alexander
We are recruiting you to be on the Drum line to work on cadences and enjoy the experience. Are you in a situation that you just have to beat on something or even need to be in a group or activity? Come join the Drum line because we need you. Our Red Storm is recruiting you to be on the Drum line. We need snare drummer’s tenors and quads the multiple drum connected. If you are wondering why I say this it is because the lack of people on the drum line and mainly the lack of snares. To be a good asset to the Drum line you must have fast hands. I do not mean you can fight well, I mean you can play a straight beat fast. We also ask that you show up in the band room at 3:45 pm in black shorts or jogging pants and a white shirt (designs are allowed if school appropriate). We do go outside in the sun from time to time but the Drum majors and band managers bring us water. The most important thing to have is rhythm because without it you would be completely lost during our cadences. The last assets are to have stamina and endurance. Cadences are rhythms played by the Drum line. That is what the Drum line works on. This is where you and having fast wrists come in. The cadences require some skill and technique, which if unprepared for it can be really challenging. What we do is entertain. That’s our job. All the cadences that everybody dances to during pep rallies and the shows we do for the Middle Schools and High School takes a lot of energy, but is really fun once you got them down pack. Then you can have some pride in what we do because it is not easy but always fun. This is a must do experience because there is nothing like it any where else. You make friends in the people that you would never talk to in your life. So do not even make assumptions about them because it is not true. We have the most fun just practicing with the band. Now after during sectionals that is when a party happens while we are working on cadences. Remember practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. Ask any member on the Drum line, we are a real family. So if you want to make them beats all you have to do is show up in white and black. Come prepared to work. Also dedicate your self to the drum line because it is not a game. Just to make sure you know you also dedicate yourself to the band as well. Do not miss out on the fun and join today. - Volume 2, Issue 1 -
