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Girls On The Drum

Girls On The Drum

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Girls on the Drum is an educational percussion program for girls from 5th through 8th grade.  GOTDrums focuses on instrument fundamentals, percussion techniques, dynamics, tempo, music reading, and performance concepts.  Alongside these musical concepts, our girls work on team building, confidence building, and skill building through lively tune.All skill and experience levels are welcome, as we level instruction to meet the needs of our drummers. Our instructional staff are female percussionists that are also licensed educators. 

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2026-27 Fall/Winter Program
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

  • Grow as a performer and drummer

  • Develop skills that will lead to success in ensembles at school and within the Strikers organization

  • Exciting performance opportunities

  • Build confidence and learn to work together as an ensemble

  • Meet other girls like yourself

  • Have fun and rock out with other "sisters in rhythm"

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Please click here to view our complete flier!

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Are you ready to register?

Follow these 4 steps below

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2,  SIGN THIS FORM

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Print out and sign the Release and Authorization form. 

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Your drummer should bring this form to the first practice.  

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3.  REMIND NOTIFICATIONS
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Sign up for Remind notifications.  This will ensure you get important text updates during our session regarding weather, cancelations and performances.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST

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Our $175 fee covers the following: drumsticks, uniforms, materials, instruction, rehearsal site rental, insurance, and instruments.

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NOTE:  Fees should not be a barrier to participate.  Please contact us if there are concerns about dues.

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HOW OFTEN DO WE PRACTICE

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​Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in November/December and 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in January/February. We rehearse from 6:30-7:30 PM during the spring/summer sessions.

NOTE:  We do not practice during holidays or winter break.

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Striker Hall

54 Lou Street

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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​​For more information, please contact us at;

girlsonthedrum@clstrikers.com

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*** As a program of the Crystal Lake Strikers, GOTDrums is not affiliated with Girls on the Run.

GOTDrums Charts

WARM-UPS

Striker Basics

Five Minute Drills

Backing Tracks

Additional Basic Exercises

CADENCES

MUSIC

Run The World

Thunderbolt Unison Bass Drums

Unstoppable

Wings

Uptown Funk

Girls Gotta BO$$

Fight Song

That's My Girl

Like a Girl

Confident

Run The World

Good Life

Training Videos

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