ABOUT US
The Crystal Lake Thunder is an indoor drumline competing as a WGI Class A Independent group. In their 3-year history they have grown from a beginner performance group into a WGI Finalist.
Indoor drumline is a competitive winter-based pageantry art centered around rudimentary marching percussion. Stemming from competitive drum and bugle corps, the indoor drumline activity encompasses scholastic and independent circuits under one umbrella organization called Winter Guard International - or WGI. Thunder operates as an independent group, competing in the Percussion Independent A class. Most students of independent organizations range in age from 14 to 22, at which point you graduate from the activity. Each ensemble prepares a floor show lasting approximately 6 minutes, and spends their season rehearsing and perfecting their program until meeting mid-April in Dayton, Ohio for the WGI Percussion Championships.
Performance. Education. Community.
Performance. Education. Community.
STRIKERS PERFORMING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Strikers present eight performing ensembles focused on different populations and skill levels. Click a link and find the one right for you!
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The Strikers Adult Line - The original performing group made up of adult and student drummers who perform at events around the Chicagoland area.
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The Strikers All-Stars – Since 2009, the All-Stars have provided a performance outlet for high school drummers in the same manner as the Strikers adult group.
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Convergence Winterguard – Established in 2014, Convergence is a competitive winterguard on the Midwest Colorguard and WGI tours.
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Girls on the Drum – Founded in 2015, GOTDrums uses lively tunes to teach music fundamentals and drumming basics to elementary school girls while building confidence and synergy among the members.
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Crystal Lake Thunder – Starting in 2016, Thunder is the Crystal Lake Strikers entry in WGI competitive drumline circuit including an Independent Class A finalist showing in 2019.
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Kingpins – Since its first session in 2019, Kingpins has hosted over 30 special needs students providing a creative outlet and percussion instruction.
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Strike Force - This group is for Middle School students who want to have fun and drum great!
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Pinstripes - The newest ensemble in the Striker Organization! This educational percussion program is for students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.