Drumline Take "Little Drummer Boy" Rendition To The Next Level

Dec 23, 2019 by apost team

Christmas music is one of the most magical parts of the season. And nothing evokes emotion more than a Christmas traditional classic, like the song, "Little Drummer Boy". One such performance happened at the Church of Southland in Anaheim, California, and was performed by a mesmerizing drum line at the end of the Christmas celebration.

The encore performance has been circulating on the internet and has had over 5.7 million views to date. According to the video's description, the performers by name were Dave Adkins, Edgar Aliviado, Armando Ayala, Chico Eiffert, Fabian Hurtado, Dale Lofgren, Greg Meader, Scott Moreno, Steve Munsey, and Peter Yi, and director Mike Mikata. They were joined by local vocalists and musicians as well.

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The drumline performed a perfect rendition of "Little Drummer Boy" where they brought the magic and splendor of the classic Christmas favorite to life leaving those in the audience with applause. Ten snare drummers from the Kingsmen Alumni Corps were dressed in baby blue uniforms adorned in gold trim.

The performance begins with a single drummer beating his drum in rhythm while vocalists from the church begin singing the lyrics which tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

The single drummer is then joined by the rest of the drumline, also beating their drums to a single rhythm, creating a pulsing, emotional buildup to what was coming next. At the speed of lightning, all of the drummers begin to build crescendo while playing on their drums and also demonstrating magnificent skills as they toss and spin their drumsticks at the same time.

The skill and precision that were displayed were almost beyond belief. The members of the drumline begin spinning their drumsticks, creating the illusion of a wave. Audience members were glued to the performance as the performance amazed by not only breathtaking music but visual as well.

As the song continues towards its end, the vocalists and other musicians join the drumline in the creation of a stunning and unforgettable performance of the "Little Drummer Boy". 

If you want to inspire anyone with the joy of the season of Christmas, make sure they also see this amazing performance. Pass this story along to your friends and family.