Welcome to the American Drum Line Association Web Info Center!
The AMERICAN DRUM LINE ASSOCIATION operates mainly in Southern California and the Southwestern U.S. Please take the time to read all the information included in our web site and see what our association can offer your drum line. The schedule for the 2010 season will be posted to our 'Show Sites & Date' page.
For the individual shows, a ‘tentative’ performance schedule is posted on the website 3 weeks in advance of the event. This will be updated to a ‘revised’ schedule 2 weeks in advance. The “official show schedule” will be available the day of the event when you arrive at the ‘check-in’ table at the host school.
The Pertinent Information and the Rules and Regulations are currently being updated for the new competitive season. Make sure you take note of the changes. The Drum Line Announcement Form is for the introduction of your drum line as they enter and exit the competitive area. You will need to complete this online if you want the information announced as your group takes the floor. Changes and modifications can be made throughout the season if needed.
All the current competition results are posted to our scores archive. The ‘Album’ will contain photos from the current and past seasons. If you have any questions, please direct them via email to the Association President, Greg Perry, at greg.perry@americandrumline.org
The Association was established to offer young percussionist a choice of indoor venues from which to participate and compete: Marching Drum Line, Concert Percussion Ensemble and Soloist. Regardless of their level, the opportunity to improve, perform, and compete continues to be available for them. The best interest of each musician is of paramount importance. Judging is done by qualified percussion professionals; many having ‘come up through the ranks’ themselves and many remain active in their percussion studies.
We have had twenty-seven successful seasons. Participating schools have included: Jurupa MS, Riverside King HS, Pasadena City College, Garfield HS, Eleanor Roosevelt HS, Poway HS, Santa Barbara HS, UNLV, Villa Park HS and John Burroughs HS to name just a few. Please feel free to call any of these directors for their opinion of the circuit.
If you are interested in attending or hosting a show for ADLA, please contact us for details.
Enjoy the website and enjoy the season!