Boiler Beats Drumline
Performing with the Boiler Beats provides a unique combination of a fundamentals-based drumming curriculum and fun, crowd-friendly performances. The Boiler Beats Drumline is an ensemble that performs at tailgates around Ross-Ade Stadium before all home football games and at various community events throughout the year. After performing at tailgates before each home football game, Boiler Beats members are then granted free admission to the game and sit next to the marching band.
The Boiler Beats is one of the most public groups in the Purdue Bands Department. This ensemble's performances are highly interactive with its diverse fans, and require performers to not only be great musicians, but also great representatives of the department. Members of the Boiler Beats will be expected to embrace the public image of the group, and be willing to interact with the fans.
The Boiler Beats is one of the most public groups in the Purdue Bands Department. This ensemble's performances are highly interactive with its diverse fans, and require performers to not only be great musicians, but also great representatives of the department. Members of the Boiler Beats will be expected to embrace the public image of the group, and be willing to interact with the fans.
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Auditions for the Boiler Beats (as well as the AAMB Drumline) take place during Band Camp in August, which is the week before Fall classes begin. Band Camp serves as the week-long audition process for the entire Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. Placement decisions are made by Friday, and any student who does not march in either drumline for the season is encouraged to participate in an indoor ensemble, such as concert band, jazz band, or orchestra. The Boiler Beats is still a very young ensemble. Future members have an opportunity to create a legacy for this group and to shape how it operates in the future. You can also view the Boiler Beats Handbook via the link below. |
