'Drumline Live' at Miller AuditoriumFeb. 24, 2009 KALAMAZOO--"Drumline Live" will bring the marching band tradition to life in a single performance at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, in Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium.
"Drumline Live" is a 50-city international tour based on the historically black college and university marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, the staged show will incorporate original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top-40 hits. The heart of the show is the talented group of percussionists who form the drumline. The showdown of rhythm and speed is accompanied by stirring trumpets and explosive choreography. "Drumline Live" at Miller Auditorium is part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series and is sponsored by Coca-Cola with support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and are available now by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858, online at millerauditorium.com, or by visiting the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office or Epic Center Box Office in downtown Kalamazoo. Groups of 20 or more should call (269) 387-2312 for special discounts. Media contact: Bethany Gauthier, (269) 387-2245, bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu WMU News |