Indoor percussion combines music, movement, athleticism and extraordinary commitment—and for students in the North Clackamas School District, it also provides a place to build confidence, discipline and community.

In this episode of Community Voices, we speak with Rex Putnam Indoor Percussion Director René Ormae-Jarmer along with program alumnus and media specialist Grant Lord about the award-winning Kingsmen Thunder Drumline, what students gain from participating and why community support is essential to keeping the program moving forward.

Listen to the conversation below and learn more—including how to support the program—at RexPutnamIndoorPercussion.com.

Community Voices on Portland Radio Project is supported in part by Meyer Memorial Trust. Together, we’re helping amplify nonprofit voices across Oregon.

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