Groove Inc. Summerline 2010
The Summerline drumline performs at town festivals, conventions, parades, drum corps shows, and other musical events. The season runs May through July, with practices held every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. One year of drumline experience and one year of lessons or an audition is required. Audition information will be posted on this website as soon as it is determined.
Dues are $250, which includes the cost of the uniform.
Click here to download a registration form for the 2011 Groove Inc. Summerline Season.
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Summerline FAQ
What is Summerline?
Summerline is a group of Groove Inc. members, fifth grade and up, who audition to play bass drum, snare drum, or tenor drum. They travel on the GROOVE bus to perform in parades in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.
Why should I participate in Summerline?
Summerline is a way to have fun while building your skills. It also gives you a chance to socialize and drum to your hearts content with fellow drummers as you cruise around on the Groove bus!
Who can be in Summerline?
Anyone from fifth grade on up.
Do I need to know how to march?
No experience necessary! Come with your drumsticks and we will teach you what you need to know!
What about equipment?
Come to the auditions, which are held in May (2011 date to be determined). We will have all of the equipment set up for you to try. Pete will give some instruction and then you will audition on the instrument of your choice. Once you have been placed, we will check out the equipment to you – just like winter line. At the end of Summerline you will turn the equipment back in – just like winter line.
When do we practice?
Practices are held at the Armory at the W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 9:00. Practices start in May and run through July; exact dates for 2011 will be posted here when they are set.
When do we perform?
The parades at which Summerline performs are mostly on Saturdays; a few may occur on a weekday or Sunday. Other performance opportunities may present themselves during the summer months as well. We usually have one overnight trip in late July.
Do I need to be at every practice and every performance?
We realize that summer is busy with family vacations, camps, and other commitments. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to be at every practice and every performance. All we ask is that you make an attempt to be at most practices and performances, and let us know if you are not available.
What about uniforms?
Uniforms for Summerline are different than winter uniforms. We will measure or have you try on a sample uniform to figure out your size. Then we will order the uniform for you. You will wear the Converse chucks and dark sunglasses that you wear for the winter line.
How much do uniforms cost?
Uniform costs are included with your registration fee. The only additional cost is the cost of Converse chucks if you do not already own a pair or if you need a new pair, and the cost of a pair of dark sunglasses.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is $250 which includes your use of equipment, practices, performances, and transportation on the Groove bus to and from parades. Occasionally you may need money for a meal or you can bring your own from home.
How do I sign up!!!?
Next spring, we will post a 2011 registration form here. Print it out and fill it in, then bring it with a check for $250 to the first practice/audition in May. (Registration forms will also be at the Armory on the first practice night.)
NOTE TO PARENTS:
We will need your help to assist at the parades with such duties as unloading and loading the trailer, supplying ice and water for our coolers, giving water to the kids during the parades, carrying the banner, pushing the tom racks through the parade, acting as chaperones on the bus ride to and from parades, and anything else that may come up! You do not need to be at every parade.
