Drumline Class Info
$35 45mins - ZOOM Class
$80 90 mins - In Person Class
& in person
(13 & Up - All Levels & Abilities Welcome)
Drumline General Info
The Mission of the Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" is to provide all inclusive classes, rehearsals, performance opportunities and trips for adults of all abilities 18 & up.
A Drumline is a group of percussionists who play Marching Drums. Members of a Drumline play Marching Snare, Tenors (Quads), Marching Bass and Cymbals. Drumline's march in parades, provide entertainment at sporting events, music concerts, corporate events and community events. Drumline's can perform independently and are sometimes also part of a Marching Band or Drum & Bugle Corps.
Our Drumline's main focus is to be an entertainment group that can perform at any event. We also plan on performing in exhibition and competition at various world class marching arts events.
Snare
Bass
Tenors (Quads)
Cymbals
Drum-Set
Frequently Asked Questions
​Who Can Join?
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- The Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" is all inclusive and open to the general public for anyone 18 & Up.  - Teenagers 13 & Up may be considered on a case by case individual basis - We want our Drumline to be comprised of people from all walks of life, who come together to make music and entertain audiences
​What Will I Learn?
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- You will learn how to play various Marching Percussion Instruments in a group setting, including Marching Snare, Tenors (Quads or Marching Multi-Toms), Marching Bass Drum and Marching Clash Cymbals.  Marching Drums may be placed on stands or you may be asked to wear the Marching Drum using a carrier during rehearsals and performances that require more movement. - You will learn drill (marching movement) and choreography along with drumming to help you develop exciting and entertaining performance routines alongside other members - Drum-Set is also used during rehearsals and performances.  Only experienced drummers are allowed to play the drum-set during rehearsals and performances. - We like all our members to think of themselves as well rounded drummers, performers and mult-ipercussionists - Members are assigned a main instrument based on natural talents, interests and abilities that they will play more then the other other instruments. - We do frequently rotate members off their main instruments. Many members play multiple instruments during rehearsals and performances based on their individual talents pertaining to the music that is being performed. - Drumline rehearsals teach you how play an instrument  and prepare you for performances with a group of other musicians and drummers.  Due to Drumline rehearsals and classes being taught in a large group setting the education you receive will be more performance based with minimal personal attention on your individual growth as a drummer.  - It is highly advised that all members take private drum lessons outside of Drumline through the Calhoun Drum Academy or another private teacher.  This will help you receive the education that is necessary to learn your instrument and continue to grow.  Members who do not take private drum lessons often struggle and never reach their full potential.
Are there benefits besides learning Drums and Music?
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- Drumline provides many additional benefits including improving members Discipline, Teamwork, Music Skills, Socialization, Life Skills, Work Ethic, Physical Fitness, Mental Health, Self Confidence, Community Integration through Inclusive Rehearsals, Performances, Events and Trips, in a Fun, Creative, Family Oriented Environment.
​Do I need to Audition?
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- Yes you have to audition prior to being invited to trial and attend our in person Drumline class. - Prior experience playing the drums or involvement in Drumline, Drum & Bugle Corps or Marching Band, is not required to audition, although it is preferred. - Please email a short audition video (under 2mins) to info@BrianCalhounDrums.com Your Audition video should include one or both of the following... ** If you are passionate to learn the Drums/Music but do not play any Percussion Instruments yet, you only need to compete the 2nd part of your audition video. 1. Any Drum performance of your choice,. You can play the drums along with music or a Drum Solo (Drumset, Snare, practice pad or another Percussion Instrument),. 2. Your audition video should also include a brief introduction about who you are and why you want to join the Calhoun Drum Academy's Drumline. - Once we receive your audition video, you will be contacted to setup a phone or ZOOM interview prior to receiving an invitation to trial at an in person Drumline rehearsal/class. - Due to limited instruments, rehearsal space and to ensure all members receive the best instruction possible, we have a waiting list for new members who are interested in joining our Drumline. , - If we decide to officially invite you to trial with our Drumline, this will ultimately begin your final formal audition process to see if you are a good fit for the Drumline. - Anyone who auditions is encouraged to try all the instruments, even if you have your heart set on one already. Â Many hidden talents are found running the audition process this way that may not have been discovered otherwise. - Directors and Instructors will always make the final determination on what instrument you will be placed on based on your natural talents, interests, abilities, needs of the Drumline and where they feel your star will shine the brightest.
Is there a Trial Period?
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- Your trial period will last approximately two classes. - You will not be charged for your first in person class, because we consider it just a visit to meet everyone. - You will be charged our regular class rate for any classes you attend after your initial visit. - Your trial will include a private audition at the end based on the section, instrument and spot in the Drumline you are auditioning for. - In the event the person auditioning meets all standards, requirements, has a successful private audition and trial period, a decision will be made for you to join the Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" based on your musical ability, natural talents and chemistry with active Drumline members.
Do you Accept Everyone?
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- As much as we would like to be able to accept everyone that is eligible to join our Drumline, we have limited space and only certain positions available at this time. Our Drumline is always growing and expanding. If you have a good audition and are not accepted at this time, unless otherwise stated, you will be placed on a waiting list and called back to audition again once the position you are best suited for becomes available. - People who are interested in joining will be placed on a first come, first serve waiting list. Interested parties must complete our audition process, which also includes a thorough review and acknowledgment of our company policies, rules, regulations and member code of conduct , which MUST be respected and adhered to all times. The Calhoun Drum Academy prides itself on being an inclusive community class open to all abilities. It is important to us that all members, volunteers and staff feel supported, safe and respected at all times. - Our Drumline frequently performs at Schools and World Class events out in the community, it is very important that we are confident that all members are able to follow and adhere to the Calhoun Drum Academy's companies policies and Member Code of Conduct. All Drumline members must be capable of conducting themselves in a mature professional manner to the best of their ability, at all times. Failure to do so may result in not being allowed to participate in Drumline or could lead to your dismissal if you are an active member. - The most important rule we have for anyone that wants to join Drumline is, "You have to want to be here!" The Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" only accepts people who display that they are extremely passionate, hardworking, dedicated individuals who want to learn and be the best they can be. - If you are selected to join the Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" you will be required to attend all rehearsals and performances that correlate with your section. Sufficient notice is required in the event you cannot attend a rehearsal or performance.
Rehearsal Info
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Drumline is a performance based group class. Drumline is offered as Hybrid and includes both 90mins in person and 45mins ZOOM classes. - In Person Rehearsals/Classes for the Drumline are held 1x - 4x per month on a Tuesday evening in the St. Kilian School Cafeteria in Farmingdale, NY. - ZOOM Rehearsals/Classes for the Drumline are also held 1x per month, usually on the last Monday of each month.
How Do I Pay For Classes?
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- An invoice will be emailed to you for every Class you take through the Calhoun Drum Academy. - You can pay class by class or Monthly if you are full time student - We accept Cash, Check, Venmo and PayPal - We also accept Direct Pay by check through a Fiscal Intermediary (FI) for people who receive Self-Directed services and pay through their class budget. The Calhoun Drum Academy is an approved vendor for ISS (Independent Support Services), AIM Services, Inc., EEDA (East End Disabilities Associates), RCIL (Resource Center for Independent Living), ACDS, A1 Universal Care and Citizens Options Unlimited (AHRC). If you receive services through a different FI, we are happy to discuss becoming an approved Vendor for your FI so you may utilize your class budget for lessons and classes. Email: Info@BrianCalhounDrums.com to discuss payment options - Reminder Brian Calhoun Music and Drums Inc. and the Calhoun Drum Academy is not under the auspices of OPWDD regulations and is not mandated to follow OPWDD guidance for service provision. For guidance: If a student is using Self Direction Direct Pay services, invoice's not received within 30 days of the invoice submission to the instructed FI, the student is responsible to pay the pending invoice in full prior to your next private drum lesson or class with the Calhoun Drum Academy. - If a Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Payroll fails to provide the lesson or class payment in a timely manner repeatedly, Brian Calhoun Music and Drums Inc. reserves the right to discontinue direct pay supportive invoicing and will request the payment be made out of pocket from the student.
Instrument Info
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- We do have drums and instruments available for everyone to play at all in person rehearsals, some members may have to share instruments.
Uniform Info
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- Each member receives one complimentary official Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" T-Shirt upon joining the Drumline. - We require that you purchase plain black pants, black socks and black sneakers to wear with your complimentary Drumline T-Shirt. This is our official uniform at this time. All other merchandise is available to purchase on our website, including replacement or additional Drumline T-Shirts.
Performance & Trip Info
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- The Calhoun Drum Academy "Drumline" currently only performs locally a few times per year (Nassau and Suffolk County, NY) - - The Cost of performances and trips will be determined on a case by case basis.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
- Respectfully, please give Brian 24hrs advanced notice if you are not able to make your class day or time, this way he can schedule his day accordingly. - Emergency cancellations will be handled on a one-on-one basis - NO SHOWS: If a student is a full time student and does not give 24hrs prior notice and fails to show up for a scheduled class, the student will be charged for the missed class - In the event Brian needs to re-schedule the class day or time he will always give advanced notice and offer flexible options to schedule a make up class. - Respectfully, Full time Drumline Members are required to give 2 weeks notice if you decide to stop or take a break from lessons or classes. - If you take a break from the Drumline your previous role and instrument is not guaranteed to be available if you rejoin the Drumline in the future. - If you leave the Drumline for a temporary or extended period of time you may have to be placed on our waiting list and go through the audition process in order to return to the class.
Contact Brian to Book Your Class! (All you need is a practice pad & drum sticks to start)
Email: Info@BrianCalhounDrums.com