In the third and final round of the 2010 Skol Line Auditions, a group of extremely talented finalists, who advanced from the open audition round recently held at Vikings Headquarters at Winter Park, battled it out at the Skol Line Final Auditions on Tuesday evening, July 27 in the Best Buy Rotunda at Mall of America® for a coveted spot on this year’s roster.
Finalists each performed a unique solo as well as various group ensembles before a panel of judges and a packed audience to prove they have what it takes to drum for the Skol Line.
Click here to view a video recap of the final auditions.
The Minnesota Vikings thank all of this year’s participants and are proud to announce the 2010 Skol Line Drum Team. Drum roll please…
Your 2010 Minnesota Skol Line members are:
Rob Casey // Tenor // 2nd year
Rebecca Compton-Allen // Cymbals // Rookie
Andrew Dussl // Snare // Rookie
Kirk Fladung // Bass // 3rd year
James Grumish // Snare // Rookie
Jason Herder // Snare // 3rd year
Nathan Hicks // Float // Rookie
Chase Higgins // Cymbals // 2nd year
Kyle Hoffman // Float // Rookie
Troy Hommerding // Snare // 2nd year
Dan Johnson // Tenor // 3rd year
Patrick Lyons // Bass // 2nd year
Jay Matuzak // Bass // 3rd year
Mike Neimeyer // Snare // 3rd year
Jamar Pasley // Cymbals // 2nd year
Sam Peck // Float // 2nd year
Bryan Poetsch // Bass // 3rd year
Tom Reimer // Tenor // 2nd year
Matt Richards // Snare // 3rd year
Tyson Smith // Bass // 3rd year
Joel Matuzak (Head Instructor) and Nick Moreno (Assistant Instructor) are also back for a 3rd year leading the talented group.
“We are excited to have the nucleus of our team back for the 3rd year and with the addition of some great drummers, we will be even better. We are looking forward to continuing to entertain Vikings fans throughout the 2010 season. Skol Vikings!”
- Joel Matuzak, Skol Line Head Instructor
“The Minnesota Vikings are thrilled to see the new Skol Line perform at Vikings games this fall. The line has been a very well received, entertaining addition to the game day experience which should continue to grow over the coming years.”
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer – Vikings Entertainment Network
The Minnesota Vikings Skol Line was created in 2008 to provide game day entertainment for all Vikings home games and events. Ensemble members come from a variety of backgrounds including former marching band and drum corps members, teachers, small business owners and various other professions. Look for the Minnesota Vikings Skol Line performing at Mall of America Field before and during each Vikings home game and at various special events throughout the year.
Be sure check out the Minnesota Vikings Skol Line official Facebook page to keep up with all of the latest Skol Line happenings including upcoming appearances, photos and video. For questions or if you are interested in having the Skol Line appear at your next event, please e-mail skolline@vikings.nfl.net.
The Skol Line is sponsored by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drum heads and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.
