Lot Jams

This exciting 60-second battery warmup was written for, and played by, the eminent 1992 SCV drumline.

This 60-second warmup was heard played by the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline in 2002 written by David Reeves as a tribute to drum corps icon Ralph Hardimon, who shaped much of what people know today as the SCV percussion sound. Ralph Speak is a rhythmically complex piece which requires both chops and finesse to perform. For drumlines with brains and brawn, this piece is sure to lay it on the line!

Now available by popular demand, "Ramrod" offers a super-sized serving of rammage. Originally heard played by the Santa Clara Vanguard, this was a meaty interlude within their aggressive show in 2003.

An aggressive, twisted, and complex battery feature, as heard performed by the 2021 Boston Crusaders drumline.

A core, triplet-based battery warm-up of the Santa Clara Vanguard in the late 90s and beyond!

Newcomer Andrew Ziehm displays incredible arranging prowess with this super-hip parking lot etude.

Josh Brickey carves out a name for himself with this super-cool and meaty lot jam!

A feature-rich note feast for marching battery dreamed up by the great Roger Carter and premiered in the summer of 2024 by the Bluecoats drumline.

An exercise consisting of groove-oriented single- and double-stroke patterns that are designed to challenge the finer fulcrum muscles of the hands.

A groove-oriented battery feature with a perpetual 7/8 feel, as seen performed by the 2021 Bluecoats drumline.

Smartly written duets for marching snare and tenor players to audition or showcase their skills.

A collection of short drumline grooves that are perfect for high school or collegiate football games, pep rallies, parades, and more.

Eminent snare drummer Jeff Queen delivers a heaping plate of notes in this challenging etude for full battery.

As heard performed by the Bluecoats drumline in the DCI lot, there’s no escaping the Vortex.

Another concoction from the innovative mind of Murray Gusseck, this drumline parking lot piece was heard played by the 2008 Santa Clara Vanguard.

A veritable onslaught of notes for the advanced battery ensemble.

Is it in 5/4, is it in 20/16, or is it just in 4/4? This lot jam by Roger Carter, as heard by the Bluecoats, will leave you floating in midair.

Stadium 54 is your drumline's swiss Army knife of tools to keep the audience grooving at any occasion - in the stands AND on the street.

Super funky streetbeats and stadium grooves that'll keep crowds moving and drummers craving more.