SECC Drum Corp and Marching Clinic

Join SECC Club Ministries for our first Pathfinder Drum Corps and Marching Clinic! This hands-on event will help clubs start a drum corps, strengthen existing groups, improve marching skills, and equip directors and staff to lead these activities in their own clubs. Space is limited, sign up now!

Choose one group: Beginner Drum Corps, Drum Corps Leadership, or Marching Clinic. The groups meet at the same time, so participants should register for only one. Ken Stewart and additional volunteer instructors will lead Drum Corps, and our Pathfinder coordinator team will lead Marching.

Registration: Registration will open Nov. 4th at 6:00pm and will end on Nov. 17th at 11:59pm or until space runs out.

Beginner Drum Corps: For participants who want to learn the basics of drum corps, especially those who have never participated before. This track introduces foundational skills and helps new members get started.

Drum Corps Leadership: For participants with prior drum corps experience who want to strengthen their leadership skills. This track focuses on helping experienced members and club leaders organize, guide, and lead their drum corps.

Marching Clinic: For participants who want to learn marching basics or polish their existing skills. This clinic provides instruction and practice to help Pathfinders and leaders march with greater confidence and coordination.

When

Sunday, November 22, 2026 • SECC Conference Office campus, Riverside
Check-in: 9:30 a.m. • Program: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Pricing

Drum Corps registration is $25 with a practice pad and sticks to keep, or $15 if you bring your own practice pad and sticks. Marching registration is $15. Please note there will be Eventbrite fees at check out.

Limited snacks will be available. Lunch is not provided; please bring a sack lunch and water. Accompanying adults who are supervising only may register for free. Adults taking a class must purchase the appropriate participant ticket.

Advance registration and payment are required for classes. Space is limited. Clubs are responsible for supervising their own Pathfinders. Individually registered youth must attend with a responsible adult.

Schedule

9:30am–10:00am Check-in and equipment distribution

10:00am–10:15am Welcome, devotional, and instructions

10:15am–11:15am Session 1 — Foundations and skill assessment

11:15am–11:25am Break

11:25am–12:15pm Session 2 — Guided practice

12:15pm–12:45pm Lunch — bring your own

12:45pm–1:45pm Session 3 — Skill development and club application

1:45pm–2:00pm Closing demonstrations and dismissal