Musicopia Drumlines
Musicopia Drumlines is an after-school percussion program with the goal of inspiring participants to:
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Develop world-class music fundamentals, reading, and listening skills
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Inspire a love of music and cultural pride that will last a lifetime
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Learn crucial life skills such as discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and an aspiration to push themselves to further accomplishments
Percussion has the unique power to engage students with no musical experience; our programs are successful because we center curriculum and pedagogy on their needs. Members consistently demonstrate high academic achievement, increased school attendance, and reduced disciplinary incidents. Musicopia Drumlines ensembles have won competitive titles and performed widely at parades, private venues, and professional sporting events.
Involvement in Musicopia Drumlines requires a serious time commitment from all students, usually 2 days/week from 3-5pm. With no cost to participants, the program is open to 3rd – 12th graders of all skill levels and is currently comprised of six ensembles at the following schools in Philadelphia.
North West:
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Hill Freedman World Leadership Academy (Competitive Percussion Ensemble, MAPS circuit; Junior Varsity Drumline)
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Parkway Northwest (HBCU-style Drumline, Modern Band Ensemble)
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Martin Luther King High School (HBCU-style Drumline, Modern Band Ensemble)
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West Oak Lane Charter School (Junior Varsity Drumline)
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Musicopia Royals Ensemble (Honors Group for all Musicopia Drumlines participants, Official Drumline of the MLS Philadelphia Union)
Center City:
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Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School (Competitive Percussion Ensemble, Tournament circuit)
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William H. Hunter School (Latin-American Percussion, Junior Varsity Drumline, Modern Band Ensemble)
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Musicopia Royals Ensemble (Honors Group for all Musicopia Drumlines participants, Official Drumline of the MLS Philadelphia Union)
South:
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Bartram High School (HBCU-style Drumline, Modern Band Ensemble)
For more information about the Musicopia Drumlines, please contact Drumlines Artistic Director Marcus Myers.
Please also enjoy this open letter from Marcus.
