Lose My Breath Drumline Intro: Editable Sibelius File

Edit the Legend. Perform the Legacy.

But what followed became one of the cleanest, most intense live pop entrances ever—and it was arranged and performed by top-tier percussionists from Blue Devil Entertainment, an offshoot of the legendary Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps.

Now that moment lives on in editable form.

This Sibelius file captures the intro’s live drumline arrangement exactly as performed, with voicing, timing, and ensemble hits carefully transcribed from both the televised performance and the studio audio.

Whether you want to teach it note-for-note or adapt it for your own entrance, this file gives you full control.

What’s included:

• Editable Sibelius (.sib) file
• Full battery score: Snare, Tenors, 5 Bass Drums, Cymbals
• Bar-for-bar transcription of the TRL 2004 performance intro
• Clean visual layout, ready to rearrange or expand

Why This File Matters

This isn’t just a catchy intro—it’s a crossover moment in music history where elite-level drumline performance intersected with mainstream pop.

Coordinated by Blue Devil Entertainment (BDE), the drumline intro to Lose My Breath showcased the kind of musicality and power only a DCI-caliber crew could pull off.

Now it’s your turn.

With this editable Sibelius file, you can:

• Break the piece into teachable chunks
• Rewrite voicings for smaller or larger lines
• Insert new visuals or call-and-response phrases
• Embed the intro into a larger show or cadence

You can also use it as a teaching tool—to demonstrate musical phrasing, ensemble unison, or how groove and backbeat create forward motion even in short musical bursts.

Who It’s For

• Battery instructors looking to challenge advanced students
• Ensembles planning pep rallies, halftime features, or custom intros
• DCI/WGI fans looking to perform or adapt legendary crossover material
• Drumline nerds (we see you) who just want to *play what Beyoncé heard*

Why Directors Love This Chart

• It teaches unison and ensemble awareness in under 20 seconds of music
• It’s already a finished show opener—no need to write from scratch
• It hits hard and fast, grabbing attention instantly
• It can loop or lead directly into other grooves seamlessly

Customization Ideas

• Double the length and create an intro-to-chorus transition
• Add claps or visual cymbal moments that match the original stage choreography
• Embed it into your dance team’s set and drop the beat live
• Teach it as a challenge piece for auditions or band camp

This drumline intro still lives rent-free in the heads of fans who saw it live. Your line now has the tools to bring it back with new energy, your way.

Download the Sibelius file and own this iconic moment from pop + drumline history.