Performance. Education. Community.
Fall & Winter Programs Forming and Underway!
We’re excited to share that Strikers’ Fall and Winter programs are launching!
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All-Stars: Launched on 10/15 with representation from CL South, CL Central, Barrington, Jacobs, Prospect, Huntley, McHenry, Richmond-Burton, Marengo and more!
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Kingpins: Registration is SOLD OUT for the session running from 11/17 to 12/15. Join the waitlist to be notified when registration for the next session (1/13/26 - 2/24/26) opens.
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Convergence: Clinics for the 2026 competitive season will be held 11/2 and 11/8 from 12-4pm. Follow this link for more information on clinics and auditions.
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Girls on the Drum: Registration is OPEN for this educational percussion program for girls from 5th through 8th grade! Launches 12/2.
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Pinstripes: Registration is OPEN for this educational percussion program for students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades! Launches 12/2.
Doug Hallerberg recognized as "Pay It Forward" person of the month.
Strikers announce 2024 Scholarship recipients
At the Strikers' Evening of Percussion, three scholarship winners from Strikers' ensembles were announced. They included:
Aaron Shepley Memorial: Natalie Dushane
William Laskey Memorial: Ashley Naskrent
Tim Althoff Memorial: Madison Diamond
Strikers Fall Kickoff
Kingpins program!
The Crystal Lake Strikers have opened a new Kingpins charter in Southwest Michigan
Virtual Evening of Percussion Now Available
The Crystal Lake Strikers 2021 Virtual Evening of Percussion video is now available for you to view online.
Early Elementary School Drum Camp
The Crystal Lake Strikers is pleased to announce an Early Elementary School Drum Camp. This fun camp is designed for boys and girls in 2nd through 4th grade.
The camp is designed to focus on basic drumming concepts and techniques utilizing a variety of fun percussion instruments.
Strikers Receive Grant
The Crystal Lake Strikers have earned a grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation (BACF) to support expansion of the organization’s award-winning Kingpins program for special needs students.
The growth of the Kingpins has led to a desire to expand the reach beyond its home in Crystal Lake. The generous grant from BACF will provide transportation and equipment to make that dream possible.
Strikers Award 2020 Scholarships
At the Strikers' Evening of Percussion, eight scholarship winners from Strikers' ensembles were announced. They included:
William Laskey Memorial: Mikey Speziale
Tim Althoff Memorial: Emma Cross
Strikers: Mia Chahmirzadi, Brittany James, Brendan Schoneberg, Kris Sanchez, Linnea Sardina, Ana Munoz, and Nathan Melchert.
Kingpins win State Award
The Kingpins received the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Outstanding Program or Special Event Award in Division I at its Annual Meeting on Friday, January 24. This prestigious honor is bestowed on only one organization per division.
The Kingpins Drumline, in its first year of existence, is a cooperative effort between the Strikers and the Northern Illinois Recreation Association (NISRA),