What is Groove?
Percussion.
Groove Inc. has grown to be the largest youth percussion organization in the Midwest. Groove provides group instruction November-April to percussionists of all skill levels – from those with no percussion background, up to world-class performers.
What is our Goal?
Percussion, Passion, and Perfection.
Our goal is to spread a passion for percussion in the Midwest for our participants. Groove aims to provide each member with the instruction & experience necessary to bring a general knowledge of the primary percussion instruments back to their elementary, middle, high school or college bands. Members perform in a variety of local & regional venues each spring with a fun, high-energy, fast paced percussion performance leaving audiences energized & on their feet!
We strive to provide band program percussionists who can rehearse and perform exceptionally well in instrumental music ensembles with a focus on excellence and discipline.
- Genesis — Preschool through Grade 4. General music introduction with percussion emphasis.
- Cadets — approx. grades 5-6, beginners
- Slam — approx. grades 7-8 intermediate
Cadets and Slam perform together in variety of community venues such as high school & college half-time basketball games, arena sports events, business grand openings, springtime parades, etc.
- Impact — approx. grades 8-10 full percussion ensemble with 3 to 5 competitions and local performances
- Pursuit — approx. grades 10 to age 22, regionally competitive elite full percussion ensemble
Cadets & Slam Audition Nights
Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday October 29, both days 5 to 9 pm at the National Guard Armory Building located at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds
Auditions are required for all groups except Genesis. All members will be required to audition for the group they wish to participate in. The exercises can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
Impact and Pursuit Audition Material
General Keyboard Exercise Expectations
Not The Same: Pursuit Audition Piece
Adelaide: Impact Audition Piece
Bring your own sticks or mallets if you have them. If not, they will be available.
Audition Camp:
Friday, October 30th & Saturday, October 31, National Guard Armory Building located at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds.
- Impact: Friday, October 30 from 4 – 6pm, and Saturday, October 31 from 9 – 11am
- Pursuit: Friday, October 30 from 7 – 10pm, and Saturday, October 31 from 11am – 2pm
Anyone auditioning for Impact or Pursuit should plan to attend this camp.
For more information, send us an email at — i n f o @ s f g r o o v e . u s
