2023 SCV Snare Line

SCV Snare Ensemble, Paul Rennick, Director. With original music by JT Baker. Ensembles members: JT Baker, Jase Ballard, Caleb Brown, Megan Campbell, and Aidan Henderson

[@fulianj]

even on the year off they're still the cleanest line

[@tdubasdfg]

FACTS

[@shadowkille8r99]

Keep molding

[@DCTexas22]

No. Have heard the cadets snare line this year?

[@thephantasticfool]

​@davidcox9181 cadets aren't even top 5 rn

[@johnnyboyer8851]

@@DCTexas22yeah they ain’t allat

[@sdjmalik]

That was fun to watch!

[@dleau]

If I were still high school and this hit my eye/ear holes, my brain would have melted out of my nose. But now that I'm 30, it's just completely atomized. Fire.

[@danman1243]

Facts

[@jgyrwa]

Same here, I’m 43 and they took me back to my high school day and early college. I was as sharp back then.

[@AznAfroMan513]

SCV is basically UNT and UNT rearranged is NUT which is precisely the effect this video had on me.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

LMAO

[@Chachibooyah]

Unbelievably clean. The tuning sounds amazing

[@johno7564]

Mylar drumheads?

[@txnydrums]

@@johno7564naur, js really good tuning

[@jeromieb038]

​@@johno7564nope

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

The tuning? It sounds like popcorn. Snares havent sounded good in well over 20 years

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Stay dead

[@shockerthreeone]

Probably the best snare tuning I have ever heard. I’m in awe of the amount of talent and skill I just observed. Well done!

[@tsan3796]

Performance and Tuning great but one can’t deny Sound engineering augments this with the overall quality this is on a stage mic-mixed well

[@si1995gtnupe1997]

@@tsan3796: Finally, someone gets it!

[@rocinanteferox4267]

Are the drums all tuned to different notes?

[@jeromieb038]

​@@rocinanteferox4267snare side tuning sounds the same maybe some drums tops are tuned a little bit differently

[@SEAJustinDrum]

The double shot ping at 0:55 is probably the cleanest thing I have ever heard played in my life.

[@shocka89]

0:55 WOW! That shot!

[@ninetales7292]

They bear a mysterious and striking resemblance to UNT's snare ensemble...lol. Great job!

[@ZakWinnick]

Came to say the exact same thing! Good call...

[@lmaolmao784]

Paul rennick is the percussion professor at UNT.. and most of the unt line players are in vanguard.. so that’s the resemblance..

[@jamesjones1486]

@@lmaolmao784 it's almost like that was the joke

[@mattklinghamer370]

Best kept secrect in dci… scv lines = unt lines

[@michaelg7443]

@@mattklinghamer370 Both UNT (mostly) and A&M Commerce hold a large percent of both the drumline and pits for SCV and Troopers. Via Sandi Rennick and Lauren Teel's influence on the writing and contracts

[@adebayoajibade5236]

I have always heard wispers that Rennick's books are easy and the players in his groups arent as good individually as some of the other groups. These guys just played the some of the choppiest stuff i've seen in a while with great touch and balance. I thought they would have been out for blood this summer and it seems only the corps folding could stop another Sanford.

[@lilgates4890]

Rennick's books always serve the music. Sometimes the most effective music might call for something simple. The thought that not writing a bunch of choppy nonsense somehow discredits the musicians playing it is laughable. There is a reason his percussionists have such a successful pedigree.

[@yungtwiz]

The “hardest” percussion book hasn’t won a Sanford since probably back in 2015 if you think about it

[@johno7564]

@@yungtwiz if the lines were running a 100m dash playing quarters the one that wins is the clean one not the first to the finish…

[@johnrobertson7621]

That sounds like a fantastic way to torture a dumline.@@johno7564

[@kalani59]

Just to give credit where it’s due, this is JT Baker’s composition. Paul is fantastic, but this isn’t him.

[@denhamrandall1608]

probably the cleanest playing i’ve heard period. maybe it’s just from a first time listen. but good lord

[@KiichiKobayashi]

Clean like a diamond

[@fugandhi6870]

We ALL MISS YA, SCV!❤️✊💚

[@joshuashackelton6800]

This is technical. The MOST Technical I've heard SCV since ~ 2011-2012. Don't expect anything less under Rennick's Direction. If you know anything about him and his writing style, coupled with his Technicality, he's graced every Line that's been under him. Clean, Clean, CLEAN!

[@drumguy6499]

Rennick didn’t write any of this.

[@fr8train224]

@@drumguy6499 Awesome. Who did, then? 6 days late and a penny short...

[@drumguy6499]

@@fr8train224 JT Baker… it says it right there in the description

[@fr8train224]

@@drumguy6499 "Hey Paul, did you have any input on this?"

[@RennickDrums]

​@@fr8train224 Of course..., our snare ensembles (and quad ensembles) started at UNT after it became clear the PAS College competition had participation issues. I encourage students to take the initiative and begin writing music. When a piece starts taking shape we have rehearsals where I talk primarily about the form and structure and give guidance about adjusting the composition. The student composers start to develop their voice, but you can sometimes hear the influence or variations on music they played during the summer. Here is a little history: 2006 (Dustin Doelling), 2009 (Josh Boychuk and Jonathan Leal), 2012 (Bayo Ajibade), 2013 (Aaron Fisher), 2015 (Peter Cannon),2016 (Bryce Gardner), 2017 (Bryce Gardner), 2021 (JT Baker),2022 (JT Baker). I am proud of all their work, and strongly encourage them to keep writing and go one to do great things.

[@g-dub4593]

Might be the best snare line I’ve ever heard!!

[@TheBeefSlayer]

LSU snare line…. And whole marching band.

[@connersmith9192]

@@TheBeefSlayerlsu snareline is not even close. No collegiate drumline is

[@g-dub4593]

@@connersmith9192 #facts I marched Jacksonville State U. drumline and we were BA and they still are BA now while my son is marching there, but on our best days we couldn't stand in the same room with this line.

[@joyousracket8767]

Yunno, it’s not often that a snare line makes me cry, but this one did the trick. As an SCV alum (‘76-‘82 drum line), this was not something I was expecting to see this fine evening. It’s also nice to see some familiar faces from the 2022 line. Enjoy…and bring a hanky all you SCV alums 🙂 And now, back to watch it another couple/twelve times…

[@ataricom]

Oh man, did you get taught by THE Fred Sanford?

[@legolas_]

Idk how a snareline can make you cry but ok

[@joyousracket8767]

@@ataricomI did-by Fred and Ralph both. I was super lucky…esp. since I just joined the local drum corps being run by my High School band director-Gail Royer.

[@irafael2]

I was shocked to see and hear this. Great to see this effort and talent on an 'off' year. Best snare ensemble 'song' (tuning) I've heard and I'm just a horn guy. SCV 88-89-90

[@davewroberts]

What an amazing surprise to have the SCV line still alive and Clean! Clean! Clean!! WOW!!! See you next year on tour :)

[@Prof.CheeseDog]

I'm in disbelief at some of those chops in the solo section

[@jasonlewis5070]

I debated whether or not to watch a couple videos before I went to bed. Super tired. I’m currently on my fourth time through this video. Sleep can wait. This is amazing

[@nbctheoffice]

4:17 sounds like a film movie starting up. As always from Rennick’s ensembles, these folks are killing it in cleanliness, sound quality, and chops.

[@justinholmes3936]

This is epic! Excellent job and the tuning is so warm and soft. I absolutely love the way it sounds. I’m so glad they were still able to put this together.

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

3:07 - 3:25 is awesome Also the tuning sounds amazing. So warm.

[@RichT.]

Exceptional talent. Superb performance!! And that Great Dynasty sound!

[@mattklinghamer370]

Wow, those snares sound so tasty.

[@jamink2068]

Can't wait to see these guys back

[@Boulder_Betta]

Never realized how beautiful low tuning on a marching snare sounded.

[@_TheMemeMachine_]

It sounds WAY better

[@PhantomDrums917]

You guys, meaning the entire corps, are so missed this year. Here's hoping you can regroup and knock my socks off in the usual SCV fashion next season.

[@dangdelucia]

This is what dreams are made of. Tasteful visuals, tight solos, beats for days.. I'm stunned.

[@danielcampbell9637]

They sound EXACTLY like one drum, except when they’re not supposed to. And the long roll about 75% through the video I couldn’t believe that they did. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@BenBakerJr]

Snares sound delicious 😋

[@LowerBamaFishing]

Even AI could not be this clean.

[@ross102591]

These cats would smoke any/all other lines this summer. And frankly, it wouldn't even be close.

[@allanallison5949]

Good to see the boss is back

[@jaredyoder4440]

I love how this ensemble is just 5 dudes who are all the same genre, and 1 girl who doesn't look like a snare drummer but is in fact super badass. Friggin love this video. This is drumming at the highest level.

[@NicDunn]

Same genre, good way to describe it

[@Jacob.Cornejo]

Holy shit that's clean

[@officialnovadrome]

2:02 mind just melted

[@ahhhhh3421]

GOSH DANG they good

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Thanks for sharing this mastery of control for all to see and hear. This is a breath of fresh air. Real drumming. No acrobatics, prancing, posing, dancing, silly facial emoting- just all out drumming. Thank you SCV and UNT for all you do to advance the art of rudimental snare drumming. Thanks also for pushing the envelope in a forward direction every year. You are appreciated for maintaining what drew most of us into this activity. As a side note, I don't mean to take away from what other groups are doing. The members have no control over what the designers create for them to interpret. Pure drumming is what draws us in for sure. This is pure and real. No pretense. No antics. No acting. Pure. As an old experienced guy, I appreciate that and applaud your presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@somericanguy]

This 100%

[@kristianpeterson2571]

Right?! Corps out there looking like their in Cirque du Soliel...And not nearly as clean

[@stevebarnes9345]

Thank you for this TRANSFUSION WE ALL NEED from SCV. .. beautiful sounds for sore ears and any assembly of SCV drummers is a sight for sore eyes- it's been a sad summer missing you all !!!!

[@Dannyhaleperc]

JONZ 23 ❤💚

[@johnwooton]

Incredible! Squeaky Clean! Nice grooves, great composition, and super enjoyable to listen to and watch. Congrats!

[@TylerDunphy]

That’s it. That’s the new bar. This is blend, cleanliness, and just perfection

[@kristianpeterson2571]

Drumming just took a massive leap into the future. Please come back soon! #SCV

[@cmqguy]

What happened to the SCV this season as they’re not marching during drum corps season? It feels weird with them not being around.

[@jmarchese1149]

@@cmqguyissues with money

[@kristianpeterson2571]

@@cmqguy Running a corps is super expensive. Unfortunately too many corps have folded over the years. But I hope to se them on the field again soon.

[@cmqguy]

@@kristianpeterson2571 as I hope so too. I like to see Santa Clara compete because it’s called California love.

[@DV-mq5fv]

It seems suspicious - mora than just money. These are strange times we are living in. @@jmarchese1149

[@John-ic9nh]

The accelerando is stunningly impressive along with the rest of this performance! Thanks for your excellent musicianship and creativity, SCV!

[@phillipzx3754]

Amazing job. They sounded like a single snare!

[@McGillLawFirm]

Bring this ensemble to Indy this year! We miss you SCV!

[@johariharris109]

They'll just be there as UNT😂

[@marcushawkinsmusic]

love it , love it, love itttttttttttttt!!!

[@brandonk.4864]

PLEASE COME BACK VANGUARD

[@johno7564]

The SCV fans are still out there. One idea ought to put out a show similar to what SOI did. Have the show tour to particular areas . Let’s hope SCV will be back for 2024 the west coast scene right now is an easy slaughter for BD…

[@cmqguy]

Why is SCV marching this drum corps season? It feels weird that’s they’re not around.

[@leoarevalo6786]

​@@cmqguymoney problems

[@cmqguy]

@@leoarevalo6786 that totally sucks that lack of funds SCV can’t travel and compete against all the other drum and bugle corps across America and not just here on the West Coast. Has this situation ever happened to other drum and bugle corps before?

[@johno7564]

There’s gotta be other ways than bingo?

[@johno7564]

Marching the summer season isn’t as simple as it used to be. There are shareholders that are looking for a return on their investment. Instructors looking to get their pay for time invested. Support staff needed to make sure the performers are getting along in the right mind. Insurance and that stuff. It’s not like in the past where it all fell on the director. The summer music program is a big monster now. What always amazed me was how the battery was able to look so different season to season.

[@bradoneal4209]

I have NEVER seen a line maintain a roll like that... absolutely solid.

[@braydenvernon9649]

They are in a studio with only 6 players. Easier to take all of the reps you need to get that

[@bradoneal4209]

@@braydenvernon9649 Don't dismiss it.. just enjoy it.

[@audioeins]

❤ so exquisite

[@CharlesKrueger]

That line, writing, and coaching by instructors has turned out something special here. That was something.

[@yungtwiz]

Wow. Damn. Wow.

[@bobbarksofficial4335]

Yessirrr SCV! 💚💚🥁🥁💚💚🥁🥁

[@stuartmapes]

Geez. One of the cleanest lines around. 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@KaydanAidan]

Everyone one of those rimshots were so perfectly executed.

[@UncleTacoBell]

Dear lord, the cleanliness and precision exhibited here makes me miss my corps days. Unfortunately I’m now old and frail…lol. My days were the late 90s. And every year the lines just get better and better. This was absolute attention to detail. And that accelerando roll towards the end, it sounds simple enough….if it’s one drummer. But to do it in a line with such precision is mind blowing.

[@user-yr3pf6mp5y]

Late 2000s here brother! Miss those days myself!

[@walterdockins8475]

What a great and unexpected performance! The snare tuning, Wow! I'm old and didn't know that modern heads could sound so good.

[@kurryseymour]

So many amazing things about the video- thank you so much for posting! Best snare line / ensemble I have seen.

[@glensgarage7365]

I’m sorry that the BOD & management failed to give you the season that you deserved … good luck to you all in all of your future endeavors SCV82/84/85 #jonz

[@TheCOZ]

Hipsterest looking line i ever saw. Badass though!

[@JohnHenry1331]

Beautiful

[@ianshomemovies]

holy smokes! bravo!

[@SwiftDuckFPV]

clean and crisp af!

[@johnnydasuper]

YUHHH, glad I still get to see content from y'all!!!

[@GingerKing243]

The way that each and every one of those shots echo like that is just 🥵

[@roquemusic]

That is beautifully clean. Just wow. Bravo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Cool 👍

[@djpcinema]

Sensacionale!

[@greggchaffin1596]

my ears are blessed

[@dankelley9989]

Wow .. just wow .. absolute sweetness and agree on the tuning .. thanks for sharing .. made my day ..

[@RickCogley]

just chock full of the coolest stuff and cleeeean beats! I'm so missing SCV this year.

[@infinityspike8876]

This stuff is golden

[@hddrummer29]

clean beats.

[@octaveman]

Wow. Just. Wow.

[@janisgaines8584]

I can not wait to see yall at finals next summer!! Clean!! Amazing!!!

[@user-kj3me5rp5h]

Freaking awesome

[@lanesworld_dope2639]

Crazy DOPE love this. 🥁💪🏾❤️🤟🏾

[@vincentcoakley777]

Erling Haaland's long lost snare playing cousin in the middle

[@starracer2057]

That is clean!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Can I get permission to create a reaction video to this without a copyright strike ©️ please? This is amazing and needs way more views

[@grizzlywhisker]

I don't think you need permission under fair use, although it doesn't stop shitty people from trying to copyright strike you in hopes of stealing the revenue/monetization from your video.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

@@grizzlywhisker Drumline niche is so small in KZbin. I'm not worried about money. Views are small. SCV has given me a copyright strike before on a lot video so that's why I'm asking out of courtesy. But as you can see they didn't respond.

[@mjm5081]

The unison playing is unbelievable! Happy Drumming!!!

[@baridaddy]

Tears mixed with shouts of Joy And Laughter!😊❤🥁🎶🎵🎶💯☝️

[@MyChannel-om3gg]

They won drums for the next 5 seasons with this performance. 🔥

[@martishavor2754]

Amazing!! Way to go, JT!!

[@RobertVee]

Coming in hot SCV!!! 🤩

[@ElvenElle]

God i wish yall were competing this year so bad 😭. Cant wait for the return in 2024

[@davidd1140]

Six absolute MONSTERS!!!

[@fearnobizarre]

Fukin badass as always.

[@jackcallahan1848]

LETS GOOO

[@sgn_gambino2633]

Holy hell 😮

[@JuiceDigalow]

Hell yea

[@snail415]

I’m not a percussionist, but I do know that this is absolutely wonderful.

[@dackmanbtjr5030]

All I can say is petfecto, very nice. I Appreciate the obvious. Among the time You people practiced. Bravo and mad respect for all of you.

[@theincompletepackage]

plot twist: they've been training the whole time and will show up for finals without notice and dominate everyone

[@stevebarnes9345]

I cried happy just thinking/ if that were only true !!!!

[@giganotogoose5006]

🔥🔥🔥

[@markwilliams3317]

Give them the SANFORD !!

[@chitrumbo112]

So very much miss SCV on the field this year. This is FIRE.

[@MatthewTKozak]

OMG... The fake out at 3:22... Genius and looks fkn awesome!

[@bsing6767]

I’m looking forward for y’all to come back to tour next summer…Please make this happen 😎😎😎