Hi! My name is Kamili Fernandez and I am the President of the Indoor Drumline at Cornell University (CUID). I am a junior majorin
g in Animal Science, originally from Miami, Florida, and I play tenor. I am also Drum Captain in Marching Band and involved in Pep Band, so band has really shaped my Cornell experience. CUID in particular has given me some of my favorite memories and closest friendships, and I am so excited to help lead the group this season.
For those who may not know much about us, CUID is a student-run competitive percussion ensemble that performs a marching floor show featuring both a front ensemble and a battery in the New York State Percussion Circuit, with competitions taking place over the spring semester. Our season is short and intense, which makes it special.
This year’s show is titled The Crow. The crows are a militant force oppressing the swans, until a swan and a crow fall in love and lead a revolution. The music moves between haunting and whimsical, with birdsong layered throughout the production. We are using an arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to help tell the story visually and musically. One element we are especially excited about this year is the addition of guard actors portraying the swan and the crow, which brings the storyline to life in a whole new way. It is theatrical, intense, and one of the most creative shows we have taken on.
My biggest goals this year are consistency and culture. I want every member to feel confident in their role and proud of what we are building together. Competitive success is always exciting, but what matters most to me is creating an environment where people feel motivated, supported, and excited to perform. We have a hardworking and talented group this season, and we can’t wait to perform this spring.
If you are interested in learning more about CUID or would just like to see what we do, check us out on Instagram at @cuindoordrumline or email us at cuindoordrumline@gmail.com
Come see our show:
Competition 1: Sat 3/7, Paul V Moore High School, Central Square, NY 13036
Competition 2: Sat 3/14, ESM High School, 6400 Fremont Road, East Syracuse NY 13057
Showcase: Sat 3/21, Indoor Drumline Showcase, Barton Hall
Championships: Sun 3/29, Gates Chili High School, 1 Spartan Way, Rochester, NY 14624
Thank you for continuing to support CUID! We are excited to share The Crow with you this spring and hope to see you at a show!
Kamili Fernandez ’27