The Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Drumline performs Part 1 from their 2022 production "Let It Burn".

Part 1 - JOY

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” – Henri Nouwen

We begin our show with a testament to living our lives with Joy in our heart, and in our daily lives. “Firework” by Katy Perry gives us a reminder that life is a gift, and should be celebrated every day. Living each day with Joy is a choice. We have to make that choice, and try to envision ourselves as being the hero of our own life story. Who do we want to be? How can we get there? It begins with Joy, and knowing that our internal flame must be fanned by our own positive choices. “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven symbolically states this idea of the power of positivity. “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey, and “This Girl is On Fire” by Alicia Keys are spirited songs that help fuel our flame, and gives focus as to why we should all make Joy a part of our lives, every single day.

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Part 3:
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Part 4:
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Instructional Staff and Design Team
Dr. Jack A. Eaddy, Jr. Director of Athletic Bands
Matt Henley Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Trevor Bailey Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Doug Thrower Wind Music Arranger
Matt Henley Gold Drumline Director / Arranger
Jon Henson Front Ensemble, Rhythm Section and Sound Design/Arranger
Matt Henley Purple Drumline Director/Arranger
Tucker McGrew Front Ensemble Director
Heath Ballard Audio Production Director

Staff Coordinators
Jude Hahn, Brandon Rice, Keaton Shaw

Drum Majors
Head – Megan Newton
Asst. – Samantha Cannon, Cody Dalton, McKenzie Yazan