Summer Drumline Essentials & Next Year’s Must-Haves

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

As summer heats up, we’re showcasing tools to boost your marching program and help you plan for the next school year. Explore our flagship Virtual Drumline™ instrument library just in time for the marching band design season. We also have two fresh books to incorporate into your marching percussion section. And if you’re looking ahead to concert season, we’ve got you covered with two must-have percussion ensemble collections.

What’s in this newsletter?

  • Virtual Drumline™ 2.5.5.
  • Fresh Marching Percussion Books
  • Must-Have Percussion Ensemble Collections

Virtual Drumline 2.5.5

Unleash the power of percussion with Virtual Drumline™! As the industry standard sample library for marching and concert percussion, it offers an unparalleled variety of sounds for ultra-realistic playback. Whether you’re a composer, educator, or studio musician, Virtual Drumline™ 2.5.5 integrates with your favorite music notation software or DAW, providing endless realism and creative possibilities.


Drumline Essentials

Time Out, Game On!

Get your drumline ready with Time Out, Game On! by Matt Altmire. These 14 loopable grooves are perfect for football games, pep rallies, and parades.

First Principles for Marching Battery

A collection of innovative drumline exercises that get in the nooks and crannies of time and technique. Hone your drumline with these “not-so-stock” exercises!


Adaptable Percussion Ensembles

The Flexible Ensemble

With adaptable parts for middle to early high school players, The Flexible Ensemble offers 10 entry-level percussion pieces. Perfect for any budding percussion ensemble!

Skeleton Key Collection

Skeleton Key Collection by Brian Nozny offers flexible percussion ensemble pieces for players of varying levels. Customize instrumentation and parts to fit any situation!