This page will answer general questions about IMPULSE
For contact, or more detailed information about membership and auditions, please see the pages below:
What is the age limit?-All performing members must be between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age.
How is it different from marching band?
The group is made up of only trumpets (sopranos), mellophones (altos), baritones, contras (tubas), battery (marching cymbals, snares, and basses), front ensemble also known as the pit/auxiliary percussion, and the color guard which is made up of flags and weapons which are normally Rifles and Sabers.
Do you require experience?
All levels of experience are welcome, our staff is willing and able to teach all of the skills needed to be successful.
What if I don’t play a brass instrument or if I only play trombone or clarinet?
If you are willing to learn to play a brass instrument, our staff is willing to teach you any of the above mentioned instruments. If you play trombone, you can play baritone. This transition will be facilitated by our staff that is very willing to help you.
When do you meet?
The schedule will be posted on this website as it is finalized. There are winter rehearsals, then the corps will move to a more every-day schedule in the late spring/early summer.
What is tour?
Every summer the corps travels and performs across the Untied States. The tour includes all transportation (chartered buses), meals, and housing.
What is does it cost?
The cost varies from year to year, however, we keep the cost as low as possible to give more performers an opportunity to march while providing an excellent drum corps experience. We will also offer fundraisers to help you offset your tuition.
Will this interfere with my school activities? (i.e. Band, Color guard, Sports, Dance, etc.)
The group meets on weekends and mostly in the spring, after marching season. The corps will also work with any person if a conflict arises. Any school activities take priority.
How is it different from marching band?
The group is made up of only trumpets (sopranos), mellophones (altos), baritones, contras (tubas), battery (marching cymbals, snares, and basses), front ensemble also known as the pit/auxiliary percussion, and the color guard which is made up of flags and weapons which are normally Rifles and Sabers.
Do you require experience?
All levels of experience are welcome, our staff is willing and able to teach all of the skills needed to be successful.
What if I don’t play a brass instrument or if I only play trombone or clarinet?
If you are willing to learn to play a brass instrument, our staff is willing to teach you any of the above mentioned instruments. If you play trombone, you can play baritone. This transition will be facilitated by our staff that is very willing to help you.
When do you meet?
The schedule will be posted on this website as it is finalized. There are winter rehearsals, then the corps will move to a more every-day schedule in the late spring/early summer.
What is tour?
Every summer the corps travels and performs across the Untied States. The tour includes all transportation (chartered buses), meals, and housing.
What is does it cost?
The cost varies from year to year, however, we keep the cost as low as possible to give more performers an opportunity to march while providing an excellent drum corps experience. We will also offer fundraisers to help you offset your tuition.
Will this interfere with my school activities? (i.e. Band, Color guard, Sports, Dance, etc.)
The group meets on weekends and mostly in the spring, after marching season. The corps will also work with any person if a conflict arises. Any school activities take priority.