DRUMLINE AND FRONT ENSEMBLE
Robertsdale Drumline and Front Ensemble are the percussive force behind the Robertsdale Marching Band. The Drumline consists of marching snare drums, tenor drums and bass drums. The "Battery" will be the marching unit for the marching band and will also perform for all pep rallies and other school events. The Front Ensemble consists of all keyboard instruments, auxillary percussion and electronics. Both ensembles are under the direction of Mark Foster and Jessica Foster. Members are selected by audition only. Drumline and Front Ensemble auditions are held in April.
Percussion 2023-2024
FRONT ENSEMBLE
Jackson Cole – Marimba
Joshlyn Grissett – Marimba
Alexis Walstad - Marimba
Keiran Haas - Marimba
Reagan Randall – Vibraphone
Emerson Krobb - Vibraphone
Jizabell Perez – Xylophone/Bells
Alex Bruce - Auxiliary Percussion
Ethan Miller - Auxiliary Percussion
Jordan Janey - Synthesizer
Matthew Petters-Bass Guitar
SNARE
Samuel Glassford
Kathryn Moody
Lucas Collins
Yasmin Rios-Venegas
Sadie Bankester
BASS DRUM
Lauren Spray
Brayden Laymon
Blain Parr
Jordan Stanfield
Aidan Engler
TENOR
Mason Monday
Marley Sledge
Dylan Watson
Dylan Donalson
INDOOR PERCUSSION
The Robertsdale High School Percussion Ensemble has an annual membership of 15 or more students each year, consisting of the finest percussion players at RHS. The ensemble meets daily during the school schedule and, under the direction of Mark Foster and Jessica Foster, performs music covering a large spectrum from the percussive repertoire. Students are selected by audition and participate in the Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit competitions held on Saturdays, January through April.
PAST SHOWS
The below information is incomplete. If you have recordings, pictures, or information regarding past shows, feel free to email us!
2023
"DEFYING TIME: A STYLISTIC TAPESTRY
2022
"LA ADVENTURA FLAMENCA DE EL OSO DORADO: A GOLDEN BEAR'S FLAMENCO ADVENTURE"
2021
PERCUSSION A: "KATRATERRA"
2021
PERCUSSION B: "DISGUISED"
2020
"A LATIN FANTASY"
2019
"NEW EARTH"
2016
NO RECORD
2013
"THREE DAYS IN AUGUST"
2018
"BEETHOVEN IN HAVANA"
2017
"FINALE FROM SYMPHONY NO 4"
2015
NO RECORD
2014
"SONGS FOR AN ANCIENT SOUL"