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Meet the KU Drumline & Front Ensemble

Welcome to KUMU Percussion

We invite you to watch our Membership Interest video. The upperclassmen of KUMU share some of their positive experiences of being in the percussion section.

KUDL at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs!

An electrifying night at the SOLD OUT Iron Pigs game!

Every so often we get an amazing opportunity to perform for the community and this one we couldn’t pass up! We put together a fun standstill performance featuring some of our favorite drumline stand jams, cadences, and show excerpts. We strut through the concourse of Coca-Cola Park playing the Golden Bear street beat (naturally, with a couple vocal modifications cheering on the Iron Pigs!). What a fun gig!

Putting together a collegiate ensemble during summer break isn’t easy but these crazy kids made it happen. A huge thanks goes out to everyone who cheered us on and made this afternoon unforgettable. See you next year! ⚾️ 🥁

SIGN-UP DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024

2024 KUMU Percussion Auditions

Sign-up Link: CLICK HERE

Our 2024 membership auditions will be held in person. Please see information regarding required materials and procedures below.

Updated April 11, 2024

Sign-up today!

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First and foremost, be sure to sign-up for Kutztown University Marching Unit by filling out the online membership form located below. This allows us to plan to ensure you have the best experience while you’re here!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

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Important dates to remember - Updated April 4, 2024

(Attendance is mandatory)

  • Basic Training 1: Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10am-5pm

  • Basic Training 2: Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 10am-5pm

  • Auditions & placements: Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10am-5pm

  • Percussion summer move-in to campus: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 5pm-6pm

  • Summer percussion training camp: Wednesday, August 14 – Saturday, August 24, 2024 (all day, schedule TBD)

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2024 Audition Materials

Please download files listed below by clicking on the "Download Now" icon.

All new members are encouraged to audition on multiple instruments. Each instrument will require a separate audition.

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2024 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements

Updated: April 11, 2024

This document contains important information regarding online audition submissions including performance and technical requirements and procedures.

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Battery Technique & Warm-Up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This battery packet contains required audition material for snares, quads, and bass drums. It also includes important information about technique and approach as well as all warm-ups and street beat music for this season.

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Cymbal Technique & Warm-Up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This cymbal packet contains required audition material specifically for cymbals. It also contains important information about the cymbal techniques used by KUMU and as well as warm-ups and street beat music for this season.

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Front Ensemble Technique & Warm-up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This front ensemble packet contains required audition material for all mallet and auxiliary rack percussion. It also includes important information about technique and approach as well as all warm-ups for this season.

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2024 Percussion Materials

Interested in learning some of our beats from this year? 

Please download files listed below by clicking on the "Download Now" icon.

2025 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements Coming Winter 2025!

Updated: November 5, 2024

Please check back in late winter for new information regarding the 2025 percussion auditions. In the meantime, you are welcome to review last year's percussion packets. Please note while most exercises remain consistent, some updates are made each season—be sure to stay informed!

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Battery Technique & Warm-Up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This battery packet includes important information about technique and approach for snare, quads, and bass drums as well as all warm-ups and street beat music for this season.

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Cymbal Technique & Warm-Up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This cymbal packet contains important information about the cymbal techniques used by KUMU and as well as warm-ups and street beat music for this season.

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Front Ensemble Technique & Warm-up Packet

Updated: April 11, 2024

This front ensemble packet includes important information about technique and approach as well as all warm-ups

for this season.

KUMU Online Marching Percussion Instructional Series

The KUMU Percussion staff reviews the basic fundamental approach to all instruments of the percussion section in this series of instructional videos.

The KUMU Approach to Battery Percussion :: Online Clinic #1
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The KUMU Approach to Battery Percussion :: Online Clinic #1

The percussion staff reviews fundamental approach, grip, basic strokes, heights, and some exercises in part 1 of Kutztown University Marching Unit's Online Marching Percussion Instructional Series. Please type your questions in the comments below. Subscribe for more clinics! Links to related resources- KUMU Percussion Website: http://www.kumubears.com/drumline Battery Technique & Warm-Up Packet: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_bfc26355c1744a08b7b1618a942ea4dc.pdf 2020 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_7e3d7bcac44444e1860f69c524f02f16.pdf Follow KUMU Percussion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ku_drumline/ KU Marching Unit 2020 Member Interest Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500625750884927/ Sign up for Kutztown University Marching Unit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dedqjl6WhBwKIGRZ7V0BpZPuqDEqFAb7qoeXL61r01A/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR1iPS6eSYB2PgdoXrjYKkBiGBdnAUDiNxcM-A-ABOTxJgqUXjHurcqG7Fc
The KUMU Approach to Front Ensemble :: Online Clinic #2
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The KUMU Approach to Front Ensemble :: Online Clinic #2

The percussion staff reviews Front Ensemble basics in part 2 of Kutztown University Marching Unit's Online Marching Percussion Instructional Series. Please type your questions in the comments below. Subscribe for more clinics! Links to related resources- KUMU Percussion Website: http://www.kumubears.com/drumline Battery Technique & Warm-Up Packet: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_bfc26355c1744a08b7b1618a942ea4dc.pdf 2020 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_7e3d7bcac44444e1860f69c524f02f16.pdf Follow KUMU Percussion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ku_drumline/ KU Marching Unit 2020 Member Interest Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500625750884927/ Sign up for Kutztown University Marching Unit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dedqjl6WhBwKIGRZ7V0BpZPuqDEqFAb7qoeXL61r01A/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR1iPS6eSYB2PgdoXrjYKkBiGBdnAUDiNxcM-A-ABOTxJgqUXjHurcqG7Fc
Battery Exercise Breakdown :: Online Clinic #3
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Battery Exercise Breakdown :: Online Clinic #3

In part 3 of KUMU's Online Marching Percussion Instructional Series, the percussion staff reviews the warmups found in the battery packet along with some tips and tricks on how to approach them. Please type your questions in the comments below. Subscribe for more clinics! Links to related resources- KUMU Percussion Website: http://www.kumubears.com/drumline Battery Technique & Warm-Up Packet: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_bfc26355c1744a08b7b1618a942ea4dc.pdf 2020 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_7e3d7bcac44444e1860f69c524f02f16.pdf Follow KUMU Percussion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ku_drumline/ KU Marching Unit 2020 Member Interest Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500625750884927/ Sign up for Kutztown University Marching Unit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dedqjl6WhBwKIGRZ7V0BpZPuqDEqFAb7qoeXL61r01A/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR1iPS6eSYB2PgdoXrjYKkBiGBdnAUDiNxcM-A-ABOTxJgqUXjHurcqG7Fc
The KUMU Approach to Cymbals :: Online Clinic #4
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The KUMU Approach to Cymbals :: Online Clinic #4

The percussion staff goes over all things cymbals in part 4 of KUMU's Online Marching Percussion Instructional Series. Please type your questions in the comments below. Subscribe for more clinics! Links to related resources- KUMU Percussion Website: http://www.kumubears.com/drumline Cymbal Technique & Warm-Up Packet: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_046eb865a04548cc92082a0d32f7c09f.pdf 2020 KUMU Percussion Audition Requirements: https://a52a8b3e-6f29-4ab8-9467-e1c034e08dd4.filesusr.com/ugd/4efe4c_7e3d7bcac44444e1860f69c524f02f16.pdf Follow KUMU Percussion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ku_drumline/ KU Marching Unit 2020 Member Interest Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500625750884927/ Sign up for Kutztown University Marching Unit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dedqjl6WhBwKIGRZ7V0BpZPuqDEqFAb7qoeXL61r01A/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR1iPS6eSYB2PgdoXrjYKkBiGBdnAUDiNxcM-A-ABOTxJgqUXjHurcqG7Fc
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Web & Social Media Resources

Get the latest updates

Digital communication is more important now than ever. We are here to support you! Here are a few online resources you can follow for the latest updates.

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YouTube

Latest Video Updates

Feel free to check out our "in the lot" and other performance videos from previous seasons. You may be surprised by how much you learn about us! Be sure to subscribe for notifications.

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Instagram

Latest Photos & Musings

If there’s an important update, it’ll be pushed through as a story or post. You’ll definitely want to follow this account for the latest percussion-related updates.

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Membership Interest Group

Interested in joining the Kutztown University Marching Unit? Stay tuned for more information regarding registration, auditions, and the upcoming summer/fall season!

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Contact KUMU Percussion

KU Marching Unit or KU Music Department

Dr. Daniel Neuenschwander

neuensch@kutztown.edu

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Battery 

Matt Urquhart

maturquhar@kutztown.edu

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Front Ensemble

Danny Mark

dannymark20@gmail.com

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Photos by Abby Regensburger (@abbyregsphotos) and Emily Moore.

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