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Restoring
Possibility

Chops is partnering with twin cities area schools to start a movement in youth education.

DrumUp 

Support - Connection - Community

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By partnering with Minnesota youth programs and educators, Chops is helping restore pathways to success for youth in new and innovative ways. Through a reimagined approach to marching arts drumming, Chops aims to tackle opportunity and achievement gaps in diverse communities. Join us as we DrumUp support for our community's growing youth!

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Program Development

Access professional development, curriculum resources, and equipment management support

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Residencies

Explore opportunities for in class, outcome based 'artist-in residencies' for marching percussion.

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Community

Discover a network of supporters, advocates, and mentors to fully engage with the greater Minnesota percussion community. 

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Meet Your director

Deondre Carter is a drummer, educator, clinician, composer, and director from Richmond, Virginia. He marched with Virginia State University’s Marching Trojan Explosion drumline. Deondre leads Chops, Inc.’s drumline programs, and is the primary coordinator for DrumUp program offerings. 

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Are you ready to drum? Let's get a conversation started!

Covid-19 Policy

All events and participation are subject to our COVID-19 Policy. You can review our policy here https://www.chopsinc.org/covid

Our 2024 DrumUp Partners

All City Music

  • TKO Drumline

  • Patrick Henry High School

  • Brooklyn Park Lions Drum and Dance

  • Unlimited Next Level Drum and Dance Corps

  • St. Paul Public Schools - Murray, Highland, Global Arts

  • SWC Schools - Oltman, Lake, Woodbury, Cottage Grove

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Contact us to get started:

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