Major Finley
Major Michael Finleyemail: michael_finley@sarasota.k12.fl.us
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
DRUM LINE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: An audition (before the fall semester) would involve a clear understanding and performance of the first 13 of the 26 American Standard Drum Rudiments.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity for growth, development and fulfillment in marching percussion.
Proper playing technique, reinforcement of the rudiments, reading music, ensemble playing and drum maintenance are just a few of the areas of emphasis.
Many performance opportunities are made available for the cadets to represent the Sarasota Military Academy at the academy campus, at many of the Sarasota County School District elementary schools and at many local community and civic events.
Instrument placement will be determined by Major Finley.
Challenges will occur before Winter Break and before Spring Break.
2011-2012 MIGHTY SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY DRUM LINE
2009 - 2010 SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY DRUM LINE
Back row L - R:
Joseph Tellier, Michael Spetsios, Christian Midyett, Jason Canfield, Jonathon Parker, Austin Gilbert, Robert Lamberti
Front row L - R:
Scott London, Matthew Bobo, Gaelen Przybylowicz, Brad Collins, Austin Cripe, Sarah Berman
Not pictured: Josh Cote, Holly Fuller and Valerie Zamarano
Links
Music Battalion Cadet Handbook 2011-2012
SMA Drum Line & Pipe Band Drummer Agreement
Cadet Contact Information Form
Drum Line Performance Schedule 2012
2011-12
Drum Line
Completed Performances
Pipe Band Drummers Course Description
Pipe Band Drummers Performance Schedule 2012
2011-12 Pipe Drummers Completed Performances
Previous Drum Line Performances
Letters of
Appreciation
Senior Friendship Appreciation
Multiple Sclerosis Appreciation
Mayor of Sarasota Appreciation
Big Brothers Big Sisters Appreciation
Congressman Vern Buchanan Appreciation
Wilkinson Elementary Appreciation
Gulf Gate
Elementary
Appreciation
Ashton Elementary Appreciation
The Out-of-Door Academy H.S. Appreciation
The Out-of-Door Academy Elementary Appreciation
Giving Hunger The Blues Appreciation
Websites of Interest