Percussion Features for Marching Band

From the Blue Crews 2016 season, check out this very intense battery ram. Fueled by an 11/16 time signature, the competition and judges won't know what hit 'em!

This set of five short cheers features your drumline and gives your students a chance to give the team some vocal support!

If you're looking for a little excitement, this 60-second drumline warmup is just the thing for you. Fat Mama Dancin' was originally written for the 1997 SCV drumline to play as an on-the-field

This high-energy 5/4 "firestorm" has haunting harmonic themes - feature individual drummers or the entire battery section.

An infectious groove will keep the audience on their toes during this hip feature. Some fun trash can deployment adds to its charm! Scored for full battery, bells, xylophone... and don't forget those trash

Hang onto your hats and glasses! This exercise in timing and independence for the advanced battery ensemble will test the mind and the ears, as well as just downright make some folks uncomfortable. It works

These five short funky drum line grooves with band cheers are perfect for getting your crowd on their feet and into the game!

These five groovy percussion stand jams are the perfect length for rocking your next timeout!

Here are some great beats to throw down on the street for some real audience appeal!

Here's the ultimate can extravaganza! There's even an option to utilize the entire band - and that's a lot of cans! The funky tuba part adds to the cool "shake a tail feather" effect. 

Here's a powerful combination of stealth and firepower that will take the street by storm!  

"Your call is important to us." Well, so is your roll quality! This will have your technical difficulties sorted out right away. Scored for full battery (including cymbals!), this parking lot etude relies

This is an up-tempo 'drum n' bass' piece that is fast and furious with fresh, chop-filled ideas thrown on top of recognizable drum and bass style vamps. At just over a minute in length, Juice Box

Winner of the 2013 PAS Marching Percussion Composition Contest, here is a gripping, electrically-charged onslaught of notes for the experienced battery ensemble. This boldly explores theme and variation

This quickly became an in-demand SCV classic at drum corps shows during a time when drumlines didn't really play much outside of their competitive shows and simple rudimental warmups. It's written in 11/16

An exciting 5/4 battery feature that is a real attention grabber. Fun and challenging, it's sure to impress the judges.

A fast-paced 12/8 and 6/8 romp that grooves hard but is not too difficult. It lends itself to great guard visuals. Includes parts for three or four bass drums.

Advanced drumlines will absolutely love this opportunity to unleash some musical fireworks as they display their percussive skills.