Before we get into this debate, if you didn’t know what HBCU stands for, it is “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” and I know you’ve seen an HBCU Drumline before. If you’ve seen the movie “Drumline,” those are HBCU Bands and Drumlines you see featured in the movie.
Read MoreIn my personal opinion, I truly believe that styles and technique are overrated because styles and techniques tend to mix more often with the arrival of the internet age.
Read MoreWhat if you don’t have any funds to pay for this activity?
Well, here’s a few things you can try:
Read MoreNow, there is some truth to the idea that, “the team that wins just wanted it more than the other team.” That being said, your HS JV team won’t beat the Golden State Warriors no matter how badly your team wants to win.
Read MoreIt’s audition season for Drum Corps and one of the biggest questions I get is, “if I go audition, will I get cut because I don’t have as much experience as everyone else?”
My response? “Yea, probably…”
Read MoreI think as marching percussionists, we can learn from different styles, but as a community, I don’t think we’re always open to different styles, ideas and techniques.
Read MoreSo if you are new to Tenor Drumming or if you are interested in learning more about it, here are some basic concepts that you will need to get started…
Read More“I do practice a lot, but often times, I don’t know what to work on and I just end up playing random stuff.”
Read More"Many men fish all their lives without ever realizing that it is not the fish they are after" - H.Thoreau
Read MoreMy friends said, "just play Cymbals!" To which I replied, "WTH, like those monkey toys? No thanks!" Then they said, "if you join band, you don't have to do P.E. anymore!"
"Ok I'm going to see my Counselor and sign up right now," I replied.
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