Congraulations to Rex Putnam Indoor Percussion for the NWAPA finals open class score of 84.90!

BLINK was a exquisite production that blended the drumline’s spectacular beats and striking visuals. Thank you to the members, staff, parents, volunteers, and supporters for your efforts and support this year! We look forward to next year with open eyes

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Who We Are

Rex Putnam Indoor Percussion (the Kingsmen Thunder Drumline) is an award winning competitive indoor percussion ensemble based in Milwaukie, Oregon, participating in events hosted locally by the Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA)
and nationally by Winter Guard International (WGI) Sport of the Arts. 

The drumline performs in the community and regionally throughout Oregon and southern Washington at public performances, parades, fundraisers, sporting events, rallies, and more. Their interactive workshops and school visits bring culturally rich programming to underserved neighborhoods, inspire local youth, and promote music education.

The Rex Putnam Indoor Percussion program is open to middle and high school students in the North Clackamas School District
and is supported by the Rex Putnam Music Boosters, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Snare drummers performing a solo in front of large prop.
Rex Putnam Drumline receiving an award
Bass drummers posing in front of a fountain.
Front ensemble performer standing at a marimba
Drumline performer dancing in front of large prop.
A drumline performer dancing
Single snare drummer performing a solo

Words From Our Members & Alumni

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