At Warwick DrumSoc, we aim to create thrilling, interactive, experiences for anyone wanting to explore both formal and informal percussion. We offer members opportunities to perform formal pieces as part of the percussion ensemble, experience Caribbean tradition through steel pans, immerse themselves in Brazilian grooves with the Samba Band, and hone their skills on the Drum Kit.
Over the past few years, we've performed with many other Warwick SU societies and ensembles both on and off campus, and organised socials for all members to come along to.
Welcome Week:
Monday 23rd September 7pm - 9pm - Taster Steel Pans Ensemble rehearsal, Ensemble Room in the Arts Centre, open to all
Tuesday 24th September 7:30pm - 9:30pm - Taster Advanced Percussion Ensemble rehearsal, Ensemble Room in the Arts Centre, open to all percussionists and advanced musicians
Thursday 26th September 4pm - 6pm - Taster Beginner Percussion Ensemble rehearsal, Ensemble Room in the Arts Centre, open to all
Saturday 28th September 12:30pm onwards - Drummers Get Together, The Dirty Duck, open to all
Here's our regular weekly events:
Advanced Percussion Ensemble (Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Ensemble Room)
- Targeted at experienced orchestral percussionists, or musicians whose experience translates to playing percussion
Beginner Percussion Ensemble (Thursdays 4pm - 6pm, Ensemble Room) Date and Time is subject to change, check our WhatsApp or Instagram for more details
- Anyone is open to join. The Beginner ensemble is a great way to get into percussion!
If you're not sure which group is best for you, feel free to reach out or simply join whichever! We'll happily point you in the right direction.
Steel Pan Ensemble (Mondays 7 - 9pm, Ensemble Room)
- Open to all members irrespective of skill level
Please come along to these rehearsals and try it out before becoming a member!
Weekly group drum kit lessons (free of charge, excusive to members) in the Westwood Music Centre, contact federico.white@warwick.ac.uk to join.
- Taught by experienced drum kit players. Experienced members can sign up to become tutors.
- Targeted at beginners and intermediate level players.
We also organise socials and performances:
Performance opportunities
DrumSoc groups regularly perform on and off campus.
Regular socials and events!
- Drum kit socials
- Ensemble socials
- Drum Battle competitions
As a member, you also get unlimited access to an Acoustic Drum Kit, set up by DrumSoc in Practice Room 8 of the Westwood Music Centre!
To book a practice slot, follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F8eVtMv5bW-0XeHAAnitEXZ8e3lTC-fN3OH7LVLNChQ/edit
and put your name in a vacant slot. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via the DrumSoc WhatsApp, Instagram, Discord, or email our Head of Kit, Fed: federico.white@warwick.ac.uk
Join us!
Whether you are a drumming veteran or have never picked up a pair of sticks in your life, come to a session and start drumming!
So join us now to take advantage of ALL these opportunities for ONLY £3.50!
To find out more visit or message us through our WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxXv7FQD45n12gFvNwHlaC
Find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/warwickdrumsoc/
Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tgpEuS2jfP
Contact the President: By email - alexander.potter@warwick.ac.uk