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Drumline LIVE Kicks Off 2009 Tour in the United States
Drumline LIVE, now on the theatrical stage for the first time, kicks off its premiere tour for the 2009 season with 50 engagements in the United States. Conn-Selmer is proud to the exclusive instrument sponsor for the group.
Drumline LIVE is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, the staged show will be a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience. Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits, group performances will range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences. This live, staged show is co-produced by Halftime Live, LLC and CAMI Ventures, LLC.
The talented African American percussionists who form the drumline have honed their precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the South. They are joined on stage by a large cast of colorful and flamboyant performers from top historically Black Colleges and Universities. This versatile group of musicians and performers bring an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R & B, classic Motown tunes, and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, Drumline LIVE is thrilled to share the American marching band experience with all audiences.
Following the U.S. tour, Drumline LIVE will travel to Japan, Korea and Taiwan, marking its first tour abroad. For complete information visit www.drumlinelive.com. Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States, is a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or visit www.conn-selmer.com.