To explore the full packet, download materials, and learn more about how the system works,
visit the official DrumPacket website at DrumPacket.com
Drumline & Pit Curiculum Packet for Band Directors
A complete, ready-to-teach percussion instruction system (even if you are not a percussion specialist).
Built for Band Directors Who Need a Percussion Solution Fast
If you are a band director or music educator who:
Does not specialize in percussion
Inherited a drumline without a clear system
Needs structured warmups and exercises immediately
Wants consistency across snare, tenor, bass, and pit
Is tired of guessing what to rehearse each day
This packet was built for you. The Drum Packet is a fully structured drumline and
front ensemble curriculum designed to remove guesswork from percussion rehearsal
and give you something you can use immediately.
What Is the Drum Packet?
The Drum Packet is a 326-page ready-to-use percussion instruction system used by over 250 programs across the United States and internationally.
It includes:
Daily drumline warmups
Step-by-step technique guides
Full percussion exercises (all skill levels)
Cadences and street beats
Front ensemble (pit) curriculum
On-field warmups and warmdowns
Teaching notes for instructors
Everything is organized so a band director can open it and run rehearsal immediately without needing to write or arrange anything!
Why Directors Use This System
Most marching band percussion issues come from one problem: There is no consistent system being taught from year to year.
The Drum Packet solves that by giving you:
A structured daily warmup flow
No more random exercises or inconsistent routines.
Clear progression by skill level
Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced, all in one system.
Unified ensemble approach
Snare, tenor, bass, and pit all align using the same musical concepts.
Built-in teaching explanations
So even non-percussion staff can confidently run rehearsals.
What’s Inside the Drum Packet
DRUMLINE CURRICULUM (Pages 1–249)
A complete battery percussion system including:
Stock Eighths & timing builders
Snare, tenor, and bass warmups
Crossover and movement studies
Accent, diddle, flam, and roll systems
Multiple difficulty levels for mixed ensembles
Cadences and performance material
On-field warmups and ensemble flow exercises
Designed to build:
Timing consistency
Technique uniformity
Ensemble balance
Clean performance execution
FRONT ENSEMBLE (PIT) CURRICULUM (Pages 250–326)
Includes structured material for:
Marimba, vibraphone, xylophone
Scales and interval training
Four-mallet development
Timing and ensemble blending
Full pit ensemble exercises and songs
Built to help pit sections:
Stay locked with battery percussion
Develop independence and control
Improve reading and consistency
TEACHING & TECHNIQUE GUIDES
Step-by-step instruction covering:
Proper grip and stroke types
Playing zones and stick heights
Set position and posture
Ensemble alignment concepts
Rehearsal structure suggestions
This allows directors to standardize technique across the entire percussion section.
Pay What You Want Pricing
The Drum Packet is designed to be accessible for all programs.
Digital Download:
Physical Copy:
$29.99 (printed book version with bonus material)
Instant Use for Rehearsal
This is not theory or inspiration material.
You can:
Download it today
Print it immediately
Use it in your next rehearsal
Many directors use it as their daily percussion warmup system, starting the same day they download it.
Built for Real-World Marching Band Programs
This system is used by:
High school marching bands
Middle school programs
Indoor percussion ensembles
DCI and DCA performers
WGI-affiliated groups
From beginners to advanced performers, it scales with your ensemble.
The Goal of This System
The Drum Packet exists to solve one problem:
Band directors should not have to be percussion specialists to run a strong drumline.
This system gives you:
Structure
Consistency
Progression
And confidence in rehearsal planning
Free Resources to Support This Packet
Before or after using the Drum Packet, directors often use DrumlineWarmups.com for free drumline and pit warmups and exercises
This helps students build fundamentals before structured curriculum use.
Pair With DrumAudit for Faster Improvement
Once students are using the packet, they can be evaluated through DrumAudit.com
This creates a full system: Learn → Practice → Perform → Get Evaluated → Improve Dramatically
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need percussion experience to use this?
No. The system is designed specifically for band directors and instructors without a percussion specialty.
Is this usable immediately?
Yes. Many programs use it the same day it is downloaded.
What skill levels does it cover?
Beginner through advanced, including mixed-ability ensembles.
Can I use this for my entire percussion section?
Yes. It includes snare, tenor, bass, and front ensemble material.
Is it a method book or a curriculum?
It functions as both a structured curriculum with embedded technique instruction.
Start Building a Stronger Drumline Today
If you need:
A complete percussion curriculum
A consistent rehearsal system
Something you can hand to students immediately
This is your starting point.
Pay What You Want
Download the Drum Packet
Start using it in rehearsal today
(You will be directed to a digital download link once the payment is processed.)
Note: The physical book includes a few bonus exercises not found in the digital download.
