04February2011 by Jag Times Staff
Currently the drum line is preparing a new piece written by Mr. Marsh entitled "The Iraq War- Shock and Awe". It is dedicated to all the Veterans of the Iraq War. It will receive it's "World Premier" at the Black History Month Concert on March 3rd. It will be accompanied with an essay written by one of Mr. Coffin's students from the English Department and that will be read in French.
In addition, the drum line is in the process of planning a "tour" to two other Promise Academy Schools this Month, Dunbar K-8 and Clemente Middle School Promise Academies and we intend to feature the same song. Also look for us at the Pep Rally for the PSSA and the Basketball Team.
The drum line uses the Human Heart Beat as its inspiration. We like to use tempos and beats that help to speed-up the heartbeat, which we believe will ultimately send more blood to the brain and increase brain capacity to anyone that listens to our music.
Mr. Marsh is a graduate of Over-brook High School and The New England Conservatory of Music, where I wrote my first percussion piece
The drum line kids have come a long way. Many of them are now also learning how to play traditional band instruments. I am currently training three new snare players from one of Mrs. Gough-Sweeny's classes, that I believe will be ready to join the drum line in the fourth marking period
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