Founding Member Eric Landis

Founding Member Eric Landis

Founding member, Eric Landis, died on December 15, 2021. We will miss Eric’s super performances with the US Air Force Drum Corps Alumni Ensemble at our future USARD conventions. Watch Eric’s last USARD performance with the AF Ensemble: Read Eric’s...
Our Friend Joe Fontana Has Died

Our Friend Joe Fontana Has Died

We have recently received word of Joe’s passing. Joe Fontana has been a major supporter and contributor from the very beginning of the existing of the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers. Following is an in memoriam from Joe Fontana’s long...
Gerd Sommer Has Died

Gerd Sommer Has Died

Received word that good friend and honored USARD member, Gerd Sommer has died on January 13, 2021. Gerd Sommer born in 1928 founder of the Hanaford’s Fife & Drum Corps and was one of only two living students of J. Burns Moore.  He attended Hamilton...