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As of the 2008-2009 season, the ensemble previously
known as L.e.a.P. will enter the highest level of indoor drumline competition. The new Evolution line will compete in WGI
as a
Percussion Independent World Class unit and will offer a
weekend-only rehearsal schedule designed to accommodate both high school and
college students. The staff and members of Evolution will draw on
the past successes of the organization in its continuing
effort to provide a high quality program for percussionists at all levels.
During its inaugural season, L.e.a.P.
members traveled to Indiana, Ohio and Minnesota for Winter Guard
International regional competitions, where they had the opportunity to
interact with students from all over the world. The season culminated in
April of 2003 with the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio where
L.e.a.P. won the Percussion Independent A division as well as the Sabian
Fans' Favorite Cymbal Line award!
During the 2004 season, L.e.a.P. competed on the Indiana Percussion Association circuit
and the Michigan Color Guard Circuit as well as at a WGI Regional in Goshen, Indiana.
The organization concluded its undefeated season with a second world
championship in the Percussion Independent A division at WGI finals in San
Diego, California!
In 2005-2008, L.e.a.P. competed exclusively in
the Percussion Independent Open division on the Michigan Color Guard Circuit,
the Minnesota Percussion Association circuit, the Indiana Percusssion Circuit, and at WGI
Regionals and World Championships.
For additional information about the Evolution
indoor drumline,
please contact Executive Director Jeff Hoke by phone at (847) 845-0938 or by email
at Jeff_Hoke@hotmail.com.
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