DOWLING CATHOLIC DRUMLINE
Drumline music is posted on the Media page.
MP3's of the 2008 warm-ups are now on the Media page.
Download the Drumline Battery Manual.
Download the Drumline Pit Manual.
The Dowling Catholic Drumline has established itself as a nationally competitive drumline, along with being known in Iowa as the most prestigious drumline and a leader of the art. Few drumline programs in Iowa have ever experienced the level of quality, professionalism, and vivacity that is now a foundation and expectation for the Dowling Catholic Drumline.
The importance of quality music education is taken very seriously. We believe in creating an environment that fosters good habits such as excellent work ethic and self-discipline. Students will learn a great deal about themselves by utilizing responsibility, collaboration, good time-management skills, and self-analysis. We provide an opportunity for the students of the drumline to be musically expressive and develop a passion to perform at the highest levels.
It is vital to the success of the drumline that the characteristic sound, techniques, and overall look of the drumline be defined exactly in our early season technique classes and rehearsals. This is why we dedicate a great deal of time and energy to our art form throughout the summer and in August.
The Dowling Catholic Drumline is a consistent winner of best percussion awards at marching band contests, going undefeated in 2007. It is also the only high school drumline from Iowa that has ever attended and performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) Marching Percussion Festival. Dowling Catholic placed 4th overall against the nation’s top drumlines, and the cymbal line won the award for overall best cymbal line.
The Dowling Catholic Drumline uses the following brands:
- Vic Firth sticks and battery mallets
- Innovative Percussion keyboard mallets
- Remo drum heads
- Sabian cymbals
- Virtual Drumline sampling software
- Yamaha drums