In less than two weeks, 43 schools from throughout Southern California will travel to Valley Center High School to vie for top honors in a high energy, percussion battle of musical skills.
This is the first time in its 29-year history that the American Drum Line Assn. (ADLA) has selected Valley Center as a show host.
Students will begin arriving in the early morning on April 9 with the competition beginning at 9 a.m. in the high school gym. It will conclude at about 9 p.m.
According to Diane Conaway, president of Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters, “Drumline combines the high energy of percussion instruments with a theatrical flair as seen in the popular movie, Drumline.”
Drumlines range from 15 students to 50, grouped according to size and skill level. Students represent middle schools, high schools and colleges. Award presentations will take place throughout the day.
Students may also choose to compete for solo awards with individual instruments such as snare drum and marimba. Competition for solo awards will be in the Maxine Theater in the afternoon. The final schedule will be posted several days prior to the event at www.vcpmusicboosters.org/
Each group has nine minutes to set up its show, perform musical selections and leave the stage.
Drumlines typically have a theme, costumes and props to convey a musical message. Scores are tabulated based upon music and the visual effect of the show.
Chris Doolittle is an accomplished percussionist and instructor of more than 15 years. Under his direction, Valley Center’s Drumline scored a first place win at Mission Hill High School’s drumline competition in the Scholastic C division. Due to their excellent performance and high scores, they were promoted to the Scholastic B division for the remainder of the competition season. Valley Center’s performance is entitled “Skin Deep.”
Valley Center Drumline will perform about 1 p.m., although final performance times won’t be available until three days prior. You should arrive by noon to ensure that you get a seat. Attendees are not allowed to enter the gym during each group’s nine minute performance.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and kids 6–12, and free for children 5 and under. Admission is good for the day.
Proceeds benefit music programs in local schools. Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Freshly grilled meals include a cheeseburger, chips and a drink for $6. Hot dog meals cost $5. Baked potatoes, nachos and other foods will also be for sale.
Mrs. Conaway added, “We want to encourage our friends and neighbors to come out and see this exciting musical show! This is a great family event that is fun for all ages. We hope you will come spend part of your day with us. Our drumline students have been putting in long hours practicing and they want you to see their award winning show.”
If you can volunteer a few hours the day of the show, help is needed with parking, ticket and program sales, hospitality and guides. Call Michelle Quiroz at 760-703-0861 or email Michelle@TakingCareOfYourBusiness.com.
If you can’t attend, but want to support music programs in our schools, make tax deductible donations to VCP Music Boosters, POB 841, Valley Center, CA 92082.
Check the Web site for the latest including the final schedule at www.VCPMusicBoosters.org/
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