Dr. Joseph Tompkins Head of Percussion Assistant Professor Percussionist Joseph Tompkins has performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the New York
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United States Association of Rudimental Drummers
Dedicated to the Performance, Preservation, and Promotion of the Art of Rudimental Drumming
Dr. Joseph Tompkins Head of Percussion Assistant Professor Percussionist Joseph Tompkins has performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the New York
Read moreDr. Kevin Donka Kevin Donka is the 2013 DCA Individual Rudimental Snare Drumming World Champion. He began playing drums at the age of two
Read moreBrendan Mason is an active teacher, performer, and clinician in the New England area. He currently teaches general music at The Saint Mary School in
Read moreJerome Mershon: Rudimental Drumming Biography – (January 15, 2014) Instruction: My initial teacher in was, Don Mahon, NARD, and a student of
Read moreJohn is a December, 2012 graduate of Northwestern State University, Natchitoches,La. where he was a percussion major under the direction of Ken Green. He
Read moreRick Beckham is an active rudimental advocate, writer, teacher, and performer. Rick marched snare with the 1980 Garfield Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, and the
Read moreAbout Dominick Cuccia Dominick Cuccia, a member of the U.S.A.R.D., will posting articles regarding rudimental drumming and unique applications of rudiments on the U.S.A.R.D. website.
Read moreJulie Angelis Sodee, a native of Worcester, MA, joined the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" in 1997.
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