Budget cuts are a problem at schools across the nation.

But, a music program in Mulhall, Oklahoma is making do with what it has available.

As a result, students are marching to the beat of a different kind of drum.

With 100 students, the Mulhall-Orlando school district doesn't have a football team.
But, they've created a drumline by using a mix of trash cans and bar stools.

It's amazing how the rhythyms and sounds blend together to produce a real beat!

The six man drumline has been a big bang in the small town.

"They think its pretty awesome, although my mom is kind of annoyed, because I'll wake her up."

With little money, the school couldn't afford equipment for the students.

"We tried to go ahead and buy the equipment.  It was very expensive."

So, they settled for the next best thing

"These get a perfectly good sound.   It's different than a snare, but it works pretty well."

"I don't know how many other schools have anything like this.   But if expense is a problem, if you have a good instructor, this works out pretty well."

Band director,Vernon Vincent, cheers like a proud football coach on the sidelines after every song.  And, every beat is music to his ears.

"I know what they started like.   I know what they were. Just to see them...how they can play right now...I just swell with pride."

The program started less than two years ago.

To prove how successful it has been, they won a state contest just last month.

The band director says they hope to eventually perform at basketball games and march in parades.

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