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A Note From President Shelly Murra

Uncategorized | Posted by webmaster August 11th, 2009

Dear Groove families,

I would like to express how proud I am to be involved with such a great group of instructors, kids, and parents. I was so impressed on how our gig went at the West Ward Ho on Saturday. The thanks I give today isn’t enough for the parents that were involved in this event to prepare our group for this performance and the sacrifice they made in getting our equipment to and from the West Ward Ho. For the instructors who worked hard at giving the members of the WW once again a wonderful presentation, and the time that they gave on Saturday. And for the wonderful kids that were able to help out to make our presentation what it was! Thank you kids for giving it your all on this hot, hot day.

The Westward Ho staff had this to say about our performance:

I think everything went really well it’s nice to see the kids all come together. I thought the members and Riccardo, along with the staff, were impressed. Good Job!

Again families, thanks for giving and giving the way you do. There are so many families to thank for all they do in this group, that one couldn’t begin to remember all their names… just know that this group is what it is today for all that you do.

I can’t wait for our Winter season!!! Enjoy your “Groove” break, and see you in October. Watch for updates on the Groove website, and also the meeting dates that are listed.

www.sfgroove.us
Thanks again!!!
Your President
Shelly Murra

Fall – Winter 2009

Uncategorized | Posted by webmaster August 7th, 2009

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.

  • GenesisPreschool through Grade 4. General music introduction with percussion emphasis.
  • Cadetsapprox. grades 5-6, beginners
  • Slamapprox. 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.

  • Impactapprox. grades 8-10 full percussion ensemble with 3 to 5 competitions and local performances
  • Pursuitapprox. 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 Exercise Expectations

General Exercises pt. 1

General Exercises pt. 2

General Keyboard Exercise Expectations

Keyboard Exercises

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

Audition Results

Uncategorized | Posted by webmaster October 21st, 2008

IMPACT

Snare

Austin Murra
David Tollefson
Mike Swain
Evan Hughes
Ethan Nemmers

Tenor

Spencer Marty
Brent Chester
Joe Egge
Alex Pfeiffer

Bass

Drew Reynan
Matt Dyke
Devon Jordheim
Tyler Vankley

Mallets

Anna Stritecky
Ian Thornton
Carson VanDuch
Jessica Cink
Emily Devos

PURSUIT

Snare

Dan Sailer
Eric Dale
Soren Docken
Will Reynolds

Tenor

Becca Conelly
Cole Swanson
Alt. Riley Palmer
Alt. Cody Green
Alt. Spencer Marty

Bass

David Tollefson
Oliver Zimbleman
Jamie Beckman
Morgan Nelson
Kevin Allender

Mallets

Mia Lundin
Sam Waters
Josh Shutey
Kortney Weems
Alexa Stritecky
Charlie Mogen
Riley Palmer

CADETS

Snare

Chris Behrend
Matt Dorale
Paul Eide
Jackson Dyce
Shantel Desmaris
John Larson
Griffen Metz
Joshua Lundien

Tenors

Dunnavin Mcmonigal
Mike Lang
Adam Ortmier
Kyle Stengel
Brandon Grey
Matt Binstock
Tate Green
Mike Allender

*There will be an audition for the 5 bass spots and this will be a separate ensemble made up of the top 5 members of Cadets beginning December 6th.

SLAM

Snare

Ian Thornton
Peyton Sterns
Zach Swanson
Emilee Pierson
Jess Cink
Chance Freeze
Matt Dyke
Tucker Miller

Tenors

Carson Vanduch
Erin Eckrich
Colin Browen
Kortney Weems
Emily Devos
Josh Shuety
Tanner Bowman

Bass

Alex Kislecker
Eric Nelson
Jonah Zimbleman
Sarah Tollefson
Tanner Groshens
Thomas Motz

Mallets

Anna Stritecky