Winter Percussion

Drumline consists of the marching percussion, (known as the battery), and the front ensemble, (known as the pit), sections of the marching band. Winter drumline brings together elements of music performance, marching, and theater. This group competes against area high schools and in regional competition on the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC) and Winter Guard International (WGI). The season begins in November with rehearsals and competitions that conclude in April. In 2023 the Winter Drumline achieved 10th place at WGI Nationals.

Ravenwood’s award-winning indoor percussion team is currently competing at the level of percussion scholastic open class, which is the second highest class that high schools can compete in nationwide. This is quite a feat considering that we have less than 30 students on our drumline.

In 2023, our group of 23 students competed in Dayton, Ohio, for the WGI drumline world finals. Ravenwood won 10th place in PSO class in the entire nation! This small group of percussionists has come so far and garnered national name recognition in a very short amount of time.

The students practice many hours per week and devote weekends to perfecting their show and competitions. The team members learn the value of working together and striving to achieve a goal unlike no other. At the end of each season, the students always say, "I can't wait until next year!"