2016 College Marching Band Preview
Welcome back to the Chops blog! Today we’d like to take the chance to preview the new college football season and several of our local
Welcome back to the Chops blog! Today we’d like to take the chance to preview the new college football season and several of our local
Now that school has started, we’re getting visits from many parents that need equipment for the percussionist(s) in their home. Do you, the teacher, have
Welcome back to the Chops blog. We’re busy gearing up for the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships this week, held right here in Indianapolis!
When it comes to marching band, we tend to spend a lot of time thinking only about the notes being played or the steps being
We all see things plastered on the internet about activities that improve one’s physical well-being, but many people would be shocked to know that drumming
Today’s post is from our friend Mark Wessels at Vic Firth. We asked him to tell us the story behind the new Vic Firth Marching Percussion
Welcome back to the Chops blog. Today we’re celebrating the birthday of one of the most influential drummers of all time, John Henry Bonham. We’d
Why should I attend a clinic? What’s the point when I can watch everything on YouTube? We’ve discussed this topic quite a bit over the
We’re really excited to have Todd Sucherman back to do a clinic at Chops Percussion on Thursday, May 26th at 6:30pm. The last time he
By now you have probably heard of the passing of a true innovator in the music world, Remo Belli. There have been a flood of
Summer is almost here, and that means there will be plenty of opportunities for music making. Whether you’re a gigging musician playing those outdoor acoustic
Chops Percussion made the trip to Dayton, OH this past weekend for the WGI World Championships. We’re very lucky to have the support of many
Chops Percussion was proud to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Indiana Percussion Association. It was an exciting day of performances, and the
This weekend is the first contest in the history of the IPA (Indiana Percussion Association) that requires an outside warm-up. Those groups who have performed
Music For All National Festival March 10-12, 2016 Indianapolis, IN There’s a fantastic opportunity to hear some great concert bands and percussion ensembles from all
Welcome back to the Chops Blog! Here at Chops we love a good drum solo, and today we’re going to take a closer look at
Note: We posted this about this time last year, but thought it was important enough to bring up again. Make sure you’re protecting your ears
The following originally appeared at (hyperlink here) www.allmandrums.com. Here at Chops Percussion we’re big fans of Dave Grohl. Ever since emerging as the hard-hitting drummer
Welcome back to the Chops blog! We’re already a week into 2016, but I’d like to suggest some New Year’s resolutions for the high school
Did you just get your first drumset this holiday season? What next? If not already taking them, private lessons are the next step in getting