DrumUp
Support - Connection - Community
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!
Program Development
Access professional development, curriculum resources, and equipment management support
Residencies
Explore opportunities for in class, outcome based 'artist-in residencies' for marching percussion.
Community
Discover a network of supporters, advocates, and mentors to fully engage with the greater Minnesota percussion community.
Meet Your director
Michael Finney is a St. Paul based percussion educator and program development consultant with more than 10 years of success with building and empowering Minnesota communities through music education. Michael leads Chops, Inc.’s various youth outreach programs, and is the primary coordinator for DrumUp program offerings.
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
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TKO Drumline
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Patrick Henry High School
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Brooklyn Park Lions Drum and Dance
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Unlimited Next Level Drum and Dance Corps
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St. Paul Public Schools - Murray, Highland, Global Arts
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SWC Schools - Oltman, Lake, Woodbury, Cottage Grove
Join the fun!
Contact us to get started: