Spring Drum Line
The Spring Drum Line brings a unique combination of traditional and nontraditional percussion instruments to the indoor competition arena. Consisting of the marching battery and the stationary pit, the Spring Drum Line forms a unique ensemble, competing as members of the Southern California Percussion Alliance and Winter Guard International. During the fall competitive marching season, experienced Spring Drum Line members make a significant contribution to the Lancer Band's rhythmic force.
In April of 2004, the Spring Drum Line competed in the Winter Guard International Championships, placing 11th in the Scholastic World Class Division, earning Thousand Oaks High School a position on the advisory board for the WGI Percussion Circuit. In addition, the Spring Drum Line placed 4th in the Scholastic World Division at the Southern California Percussion Alliance finals.
Students audition each December for placement in the Spring Drum Line. The program begins with a two day mini camp in January. Rehearsals are scheduled three afternoons a week, and competitions are held on Saturdays during February through April. Over night trips to distant competitions, especially those to regional and National finals, are a treasured part of the Spring Drum Line experience.
