The Indiana State University Sycamore Drumline, AKA “The Sycamore Slammers”, is a part of the Marching Sycamores. The Sycamore Drumline performs at all events with the Marching Sycamores, which includes pep rallies, parades, along with pregame and halftime at all home football games and select away games.
The ISU Sycamore Drumline welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and experience levels as we strive each season to achieve excellence in practice and performance. Each season the team works to improve both equipment and movement abilities The ISU Drumline is proud to offer an opportunity for experienced individuals to continue performing at the high-level while improving their skills and providing entertainment for large audiences.
AUDITION TODAY!
The 2025-2026 Drumline Audition Packet is now available! Make sure to read through the packet and submit your audition by July 1, 2025!
DRUMLINE HELP SESSION 2025
The Marching Sycamores are excited to be hosting our first annual Marching Sycamores Colorguard and Drumline Help Sessions on Saturday, April 19 from 10am to 2pm. Students on campus, as well as prospective Sycamores (incoming freshman), will have the opportunity to attend the session, meet the student leadership and staff of both sections, and start learning things necessary to submit their auditions later in the summer along with preparing them for the upcoming season.
INSTRUCTORS
MORE INFORMATION
Email Drumline Instructor, Ben Blackketter (bblackketter17@gmail.com) and Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Rodriguez (emmanuel.rodriguez@indstate.edu) with any questions you may have about the audition process and follow us @SycamoreBands and @ISUDrumline
