Northwest High School
Winter Drumline

Waukee Indoor aka winter drumline is a performance art show that takes place in a gymnasium or an indoor arena. This ensemble marries elements of music, marching, and theater. Waukee Indoor is a combined activity that includes students currently in grades 9-12 at both Waukee and Northwest High Schools.

Auditions

Auditions for Waukee Indoor are typically held in November. An informational meeting will be held to provide students with the audition schedule and details about the upcoming season.

2023-24 Audition Dates

Thursday, November 2, 2023 - Indoor Percussion Informational Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - Training Clinics 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Experience Camp 6:30 to 9:30p.m.

Sunday, December 3, 2023 - Individual Auditions 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Large Group Auditions 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Waukee Indoor

This is an indoor marching activity (similar to marching band), performed on a large vinyl floor on a basketball court-sized surface, utilizing traditional marching percussion instruments. While it is a percussion activity, many non-percussionists choose to learn specific percussion instruments in order to participate. And it's a really fun activity that gives students an opportunity to "march" during the winter months. The drumline is under the direction of Northwest percussion director Tenea Fabray -  tfabray@waukeeschools.org, with assistance from the percussion staffs of both Northwest and Waukee. The Iowa Indoor Marching Arts (IIMA) is the organizing body for competitions. You can find addtional information on their website here.

2023-24 Regular Rehearsal Schedule Starts December 14, 2023

Rehearsals take place at Northwest High School on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Winter Camp

Winter Camp will be held on December 27-29, 2023 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.