by Ty Parker | May 30, 2017 | USARD News
The 8th Annual U.S.A.R.D. 2017 Convention. If you were at the 8th Annual USARD 2017 Convention…Thank You…and if you were not, Thank You as well, as it is your annual dues that makes this all happen. It was another outstanding event enjoyed by...
by Ty Parker | Jun 3, 2016 | USARD News
The day of this writing, June 3rd, 2016 is the 88th birthday of USARD member and USARD 2016 Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Gerd Sommer. In this video interview Gary Gillotti produced after this year's Memorial Day parade, Gerd mentions his time as a grammar school...
by Ty Parker | Sep 21, 2015 | USARD News
The USARD would like to congratulate our many time convention performer, Brandan Mason, for being chosen as a member of The Percussive Arts Society Marching Percussion Committee. I know we will all be well served with Brendan on this prestigious board. -Joe
by Ty Parker | Aug 4, 2015 | USARD News
This year's KoSA marching percussion clinician was the great quad player, Bill Bachman. Bill pretty much brought down the house at Castleton State University's Casella Theater with his precision and blazing cross-overs. Bill Bachman is a multi-talented...
by Ty Parker | Jul 21, 2015 | USARD News
Phyllis and I are having fun setting up the store at the 2015 KoSA International Percussion Workshops, Drum Camps & Festival!
by Ty Parker | Jul 19, 2015 | USARD News
Having been part of many Deep River Ancient Musters over the last fifty-one years, this year was most likely my shortest attendance. But I was able to march the colorful parade, which had always been one of my favorites. I have always enjoyed the line-up at the...
