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Winterline Info Night — October 18, 2011

Auditions, Cadets, Events, FarSight, Genesis, Impact, Meeting, News, Next Step, Pursuit, Slam | Posted by webmaster September 16th, 2011

Mark your calendars for the Groove Winter Season information, registration, and audition signup night. Auditions are required for all groups except Genesis.

When: Tuesday October 18th.
Where: Oak Hills Baptist, 6201 South Lyncrest Avenue. (1 block west of 69th and Minnesota)
Time:
6:30pm — Genesis, Next Step, Cadets, & Slam
7:30pm — Impact & Pursuit

We have a lot of exciting news to share this year, including a monthly automatic payment plan for membership dues and travel expenses (for Impact and Pursuit), dedicated Impact and Pursuit rehearsal nights (Impact: Tuesdays 6-9 / Pursuit: Thursday 5:00-9:30), Pursuit competing in WGI finals in Dayton, and much more.

We are looking forward to seeing each of you again this year!!

Be sure to invite your fellow percussionist or budding percussionists!!!

If you any questions please feel free to contact Pete Hansen or Leon Stoell.


Click on the image below to download a pdf version of it that you can print out & post at your place of employment or anywhere that might be high traffic. Thanks for helping us promote Groove Inc.!

Drums & Dogs 2011

Cadets, Events, FarSight, Fundraising Opportunities, Genesis, Groups, Impact, Just Plain Fun!, Next Step, Opportunities, Performances, Pursuit, Slam, Summerline | Posted by webmaster March 25th, 2011

Mark your calendars; Drums & Dogs is coming soon!

Click on the image to download a printable pdf file with more information.

Click on the image above to download a pdf file with all the details. Print some out and post them at work, at church, at school, or pass along to family and friends who might be interested in the event.

To get a taste of our Drums & Dogs show, click here for some video from the 2008 Drums & Dogs: Of course, this year’s show will be MUCH better, so you’ve just got to go! Enjoy!
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MPA 2011 Solo & Ensemble Competition

Competition, Impact, Opportunities, Pursuit | Posted by webmaster March 5th, 2011

To all Impact & Pursuit drummers… Here is a chance to put your skills up against the region’s best…

Sign up now to take part in MPA’s 2011 Solo & Ensemble Competition, March 18 for a fun and valuable performance opportunity. Register online by March 11.

Performing a solo or ensemble piece is a great chance to improve your skills and grow as a musician. This year’s competition will be at Rosemount High School on March 18. The cost is only $5 per solo or member of an ensemble. Pay online with a credit card, or make checks payable to Minnesota Percussion Association and send to P.O. Box 21825, Eagan, MN 55123. Click here to access the forms for paying by check or paying online. Just pick the right form for your payment method and enter.

Applications and payment are due March 11. A performance schedule will be posted once times are finalized.

And as a special treat this year, we’re inviting MPA instructors to perform solos or ensembles in exhibition. So start gently coercing your instructors now and you might seem them on stage!

Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

Fundraising Opportunities, Impact, Pursuit | Posted by webmaster February 1st, 2011

Need an excuse for a night out? Want to support Groove?

Groove Impact and Groove Pursuit members will be having a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on 41st Street & Kiwanis Ave. on Monday, Feb. 7 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Come enjoy the buffet or any item on the Pizza Ranch menu. A portion of sales will go to the Groove workers to help cover travel costs. The kids will be working filling glasses, busing tables, etc. Tips are welcome!