What does drumline mean to me?

As a veteran cymbal player in Ruben S. Ayala High School's world class drumline, I have developed many questions about the activity such as its history and background. After recently winning the world championships in Dayton, Ohio and witnessing other phenomenal performances, I realized that there was more to this activity than I currently know. Thus, I decided to do this blog post about the different drumlines around the world, talking about their programs, styles, and their history. I would also research on what companies manufacture drumline equipment and when the activity started and what organizations drumlines can compete in. Not only do drumlines compete by themselves, but they also combine with marching bands and color guards in high school and professional organizations. I plan on researching the programs that include the drumline with the band and color guard. This activity is all over the world, spreading from the west coast to the east coast and slowly to out of state regions. Drumlines from the west and east coast contain different styles on how they play, march, practice, teach, and compete. I intend on researching these topics and educate myself on the various styles and discover the many similarities and differences between the west coast and the east coast. I truly find it amazing that one activity can be interpreted and performed in many ways and on different skill levels, ranging from A class to World class. Drumline itself can be taken and turned into something spectacular just by a group of students, adults, and instructors. It is an activity where someone can express their physical, mental, and musical talents. I really hope to learn more about the background of this amazing activity and the diversity that the different groups provide within their drumline programs.