Below is a catalog of music that the drumline plays (without the band). To properly play the media on this page, we recommend that you use either Real Player or Windows Media Player. More video will be posted as soon as we find somewhere to upload the files.
NOTE: Currently, all MP3 Audio has been uploaded to http://vsudrumline.dmusic.com. Once you find the cadence you wish to hear on that page, you can select either of 3 options:
to stream in lo-fi (for dial-up modems)
to stream in hi-fi (for cable modems)
to download
We are sorry for this inconvience, however, this is only temporary.
2005 "Essence of Troy" Open Tryouts
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Latin (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MPEG Video
Length: 1:17 (Size: 1.68 MB)
A popular cadence amongst the drumline which was written by Mr. Enerst E. Powell III; it's name in reference to its latin grooves.
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Middle Finger & Cadence 3 (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 4:17 (Size: 3.39 MB)
This features two cadences. "Middle Finger" is primarily used to keep the band on step when marching and "Cadence 3" shows alot of visuals while keeping the beat.
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Stands (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 1:04 (Size: 0.99 MB)
Stands is a hype cadence that keeps your head bobbing.
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2004 NSU-HBCU Bandfest
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Yeah (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MPEG Video
Length: 0:48 (Size: 1.05 MB)
This is a warm-up piece which was our interpretation of "Doule Beat 2004" as performed by Santa Clara Vanguard and originally written by Murray Gusseck.
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The Block (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 3:20 (Size: 3.05 MB)
Here is a portion of the actual "block" performance at the 2004 NSU-HBCU Bandfest. The pieces played in this file are Intro, Eagle, 64, and JMU. The DVD can be purchased from the Norfolk State University Music Department.
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2004 Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands
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Drumline Mix (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 4:13 (Size: 3.86 MB)
This is a portion of the "Drumline" at the Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands (vs. Norfolk State University). The cadences played were: X, Latin, and Up Yours.
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2004 Drumline Clips
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Drumline Mix (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 6:43 (Size: 6:15 MB)
This mix contains the following cadences (in order): Intro, JMU, Eagle, Fist, and Vanguard.
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Latin (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 2:00 (Size: 1.84 MB)
This is one of our more popular cadences. It's also written by Mr. Ernest E. Powell III.
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X (Snippet) (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 0:38 (Size: 608 KB)
Our signature cadence, "X", is well known for being the band's entrance cadence for halftime shows and for the chant "V!.. S!.. U!.. Big State!"
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Other Drumline Clips
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2002 Best of Percussion Feature (DOWNLOAD NOW)
Type: MP3 Audio
Length: 6:02 (Size: 5.53 MB)
This is a block of our drumline as featured on the "Best of Percussion 2002" tape. The cadences played were X, Come On, Claw, and JMU.
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