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The Burlington Beats

The Burlington Beats  is an accessible and inclusive drumline and colourguard experience for adults with a developmental disability. This innovative program teaches participants basic drumming techniques and/or flag choreography in a structured, supportive, and creative environment!

Weekly practices take place on Thursday evenings (5pm - 7pm) and Saturday mornings (10am - 12pm). Our instructors focus on developing musical skills, movement coordination, and performance techniques while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a sense of belonging! 

The Burlington Beats is a joyful and empowering space where participants can be seen, heard, and celebrated!

Interested in Joining?

Please reach out to Burlington Beats Manager Sierra for more information: 

E-mail: kernick_sierra@clburlington.ca

Phone: 289-206-6276

Frequently Asked Questions

A drumline is a group of percussion instruments usually played as part of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or indoor percussion ensemble.

Drumlines can often be seen performing at parades and sporting events. 

Here's an example of the Burlington Teen Tour Band's drumline performing in March 2025.

Colourguard combines dance and flag to add excitement and flair to the performance. 

Just like the drumline, the colourguard can also be seen performing at parades and sporting events with a band, or as a separate group. 

Here's an example of the Burlington Teen Tour Band's drumline performing in March 2025.

No experience? NO PROBLEM!

Our experienced band leader will teach you to keep the beat, and our Colourguard choreographer will show you the moves.

Just bring your passion and and love of performance. 

Funding for this program was made possible by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

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