Lakeland High’s vibrant percussion and dance line program will take center stage for the school’s fourth annual Bring The Noise competition April 12.

Thirteen groups from as far away as Minnesota will converge at the Cavaliers campus beginning at 6:10 p.m. for an evening of color, music and movement, according to Alvin Wilson, Lakeland’s band director.

“This is highly significant, because it allows percussion and percussion drum lines from all over the area … and (from) other states, as well, to be able to showcase their skills and come together in a wholesome, competitive way,” Wilson said.

Percussionists will have the chance to demonstrate rudiments and rhythmic skills, as well as general musicianship. Dance lines will showcase finely honed technical accomplishments, he added.

“It’s an opportunity for everybody to come together and share their skills in a wholesome environment,” Wilson said.

The event is a huge fundraiser for the LHS program, he said, with tickets costing $10 each.

Tickets are available from students in the program or at the gate on the evening of the three-hour event; or call the school at 925-5790 for other options.

“It’s a strong fundraiser for us as we prepare revenue for the new year,” Wilson continued. “I would encourage people to buy tickets early, because they will sell out.”

Performing in the event for the Cavaliers will be 14 percussionists and up to 18 in the dance line, said Wilson, who reports growing interest in the program.

“Students have seen consistent success over the years with the Quiet Storm (marching band),” he said.

“Now we have middle school students, before they come here, saying that’s what they aspire to do, because they see how well they do and they want to be a part of that.”

A panel of percussion and dance-line professionals judge the event, Wilson said.

“It takes a lot of time and skill to prepare for the competition, because they have to make sure they are correct in every area,” he said. “They are practicing on a consistent basis.”

The Quiet Storm marching band’s Rare Jewel Auxiliary Unit has also been practicing diligently for a demonstration performance at the event, Wilson added.

The event was envisioned by Quiet Storm volunteer Chanel Bryant, Nansemond Parkway Elementary’s principal, according to a news release.