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!
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!
Tuesday, February 1
No practice tonight due to inclement weather.
Coming up:
Friday, Feb. 4 Impact Camp at the Armory, 5 – 10 PM
Saturday, Feb. 5 Pursuit will go 8 AM til 7 PM. We will be painting the tarp after 7 PM, and will need help from all who are available after 7. Please let Pete know if you can stay to paint.
Genesis, Next Step, Cadets, Slam Cancelled today, Saturday, December 11, due to the winter storm.
Pursuit: Meet at 12 to load tarp and equipment… Everyone who can make it… Kids AND parents. It takes at least 15 people to do the tarp and load the trailer.
Please Text Pete if you can help. 376-9581