VIC FIRTH SPOTLIGHT:
BOSTON UNIVERSITY DRUMLINE

The Boston University Marching Band is a part of the Music Education Department in the Boston University School of Music.  Numbering over 100 members, the BU Marching Band is open to the entire university community and has members representing every college at the university. The BU Marching Band is one of only three universities in the nation to have a marching band with no football team and is one of only a few universities to have a winter percussion ensemble. The Athletic Band program had 99 performances in the 2007-2008 academic year and the program continues to grow each year.  Check out the 2008 BU Drumline HIGH BANDWIDTH MEDIUM BANDWIDTH

The Marching Band Drumline has a world-class staff, including members and instructors from major DCI drum corps like the Blue Devils, Santa Clara Vanguard, The Cadets, The Crossmen and more. The current Marching Band staff includes: Marching Band Director: Chris Parks Administrator: Mike Barsano Percussion Staff:   Mike Wasielewski   Matt Ramey   Chris Whyte   Chris Daum For more information about the BU Band program, visit www.bu.edu/bands

The BU Drumline use Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Exclusively.

HERE'S A SELECTION OF BU'S PRODUCT CHOICES:

		Ralph Hardimon (SRH) With a unique barrel tip and long taper for quick rebound and added control. Available in wood or nylon tip. L = 17" | Dia. = .710"
		Corpsmaster® Marching Bass Mallets Field tested and field proven, the superior designs of the Corpsmaster® line have been developed throughout years of collaboration with the world's finest drum and bugle corps. Each season since these products were introduced, Corpsmaster sticks and mallets have remained the most popular choice among the top high school bands, indoor percussion ensembles and DCI Championship corps.
		Multi-Application Series Keyboard Mallets Multi-Application Series says it all — a versatile line of mallets that offers excellent choices for virtually any musical situation. Developed with some of the very best drum corps during the 2004 DCI season, these mallets are great for drum corps, marching band, indoor marching, concert and solo playing.This series features 100% synthetic yarn and cord for maximum durability and weather resistance.