Here, at long last, is the video of the Pursuit drumline in the WGI World Championship competition in Dayton, OH, earlier this month. Enjoy!
And here is the note from Pete that was sent out following the performance:
Dear Groove Family,
As all of you may have heard our top Groove ensemble, Pursuit, has left home to compete in the World Drumline Championships in Dayton, Ohio.
We have had nothing but great weather, great kids, great parent help and a great staff. The show was a success and the kids did an amazing job all except for having some water spill. We received a score of 82.975.
After having seen a lot of really amazing groups we were all feeling down after not placing in the top 12 and not making finals.
However, after receiving our score sheets we found that the water had cost us a penalty of 6.4 points. After doing the math we realized that our score was the second highest in PIA class in the nation.
As we live our lives we learn that hard work pays off and you only get out what you put in. But sometimes you have to stomach some really hard circumstances. This is one of those times.
My hat is off to the kids, staff, parents, and board for all they did to make this a great year and as we continue to strive passionately for perfection. Let us remember. It’s not so much about what you do but how you do it. And this year was and will always be remembered as a huge success.
Pete
It’s time for Drums & Dogs! Sunday, April 29, 2012
- 4:30pm “Dogs” — Enjoy a Hot Dog/Chips/Pop Meal
- 5:00pm “Drums” — Featuring high energy performances by the largest youth drumline organization in the region.
Show admission only $6.00 (kids 3 & under are free!)
There will be a free will offering for the “Dogs” meal
Click here to download a poster that you can print out & post
to help get the word out about this great event!
Groove is composed of six youth drumline performing groups whose participants range in age from Kindergarten to age 22:
- Genesis (intro. to percussion for grades K-1)
- Next Step (beginning percussion for grades K-4)
- Cadets (beginners in grades 4–7)
- Slam (experienced players grades 6 to 9)
- Impact (experienced players in grades 7-12)
- Pursuit (advanced players from grade 8 to age 22)
For more information on how you can become a part of Groove check out our web site, or contact Pete Hansen at 376-9581 or petehansen.groove@gmail.com .
Groove is proud to announce that one of it’s very own, Matt Dyke, has been selected as an Argus Leader Academic All Star! Congratulations Matt! (and proud parents Paul & Lori too!)
Click here to read the article and here to view a short video.
Photo by Emily Spartz - Argus Leader
Groove Inc. has been busy this winter; here are a couple of videos from recent area performances. Enjoy!
Halftime show at a University of Sioux Falls basketball game.
Halftime show at a Brandon Valley High School basketball game.
From the Brandon Valley halftime show. Click on the image to view a higher-resolution version.
Thanks to Chris Kringen for sharing the video and Greg Latza for the photo. Nice job, guys! More can be seen on the Groove Inc. Facebook page.