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How do I become a member?

You can become a member by auditioning for a position in our percussion ensemble. You can also go to our Become A Member link. We also accept volunteer membership if you would like to share your talents in another area that the group could benefit from.

The following is a list of other areas we need help in:

  • Sewing
  • Cooking/Food
  • Menu Planning
  • Driving (Trucks/Buses)
  • Carpenters
  • Airport shuttle pickups and drop offs
  • Housing Logistics
  • Sound Engineering
  • Equipment Transport (rodie)
  • Digital Music (Midi/Sampling/Triggering)
  • Finances
  • Business
  • Legal
  • Merchandising/Souvenirs
  • Marketing
  • Sponsorships and Donations
How much does it cost?

Participation in the Pioneer Indoor Percussion Ensemble has a tuition of the following:

  • $850 per new member
  • $700 = $150 discount for 2nd year returning members
  • $650 = $200 discount for loyal 3 years + members

    • Tuition covers a variety of your educational development and the logistics to facilitate such an experience for each of the members.

    Some of the areas your tuition covers are as follows:

    • Equipment Costs
    • Props
    • Tarp
    • Uniforms
    • Instructional and Design Staff
    • Show Design (Music, Motion, Visual, and Effects)
    • Rehearsal facilities
    • Housing
    • Travel
    • Equipment Transport
    • A portion of meals while on the road
    • Other elements to enhance to overall experience and education of every member as well as the success of the show
    Where does Pioneer Indoor Percussion Ensemble rehearse?

    Pioneer Indoor Percussion Ensemble has the privilege of rehearsing at Romeoville High School in Romeoville, IL. We are grateful for the use of the facilities and space. Pioneer continues to do our best to maintain a reputation for being respectful of this privilege. Any and all who participate, follow, visit, or any other association with our group should show the same kind of respect and gratitude for this privilege.

    Romeoville is the "home" of Adam Hill where he currently is acting assistant director for the music instrumental program. Treat it as if we are visiting our directors home (with respect)!

    Romeoville High School
    100 N Independence Blvd.
    Romeoville, IL‎ 60446


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    How can I make a donation to the Pioneer Indoor Percussion Ensemble?

    As we are currently in the process of developing a way for supporters to donate online, please contact our Director, Adam Hill (312) 375 - 5329, and he can direct you on how to proceed in making a donation to the organization.

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    What can you donate?

    What can you donate?

    We have a wide variety of needs. Consider donating one or more of the following items:

    • $$$Money$$$
    • Materials (building, fabric, other)
    • Time/Talents (donate your time by helping in areas listed HERE
    • Food (we need food for our youth on rehearsal days and when we travel)
    • Whatever you can afford to give