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CADRE Members
Participate at the First Annual International
American
Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club Convention
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By Paul Mosley & Barbara Flowers
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The APRDC
(American Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club) held its First Annual
International
Convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 23-25, 2004.
CADRE Members in attendance included: Marcia Fattey, Doug Reynolds,
Ed Jacko, Rick Hosie, Jim Bartholomew, Doug Kleinhans and Paul
Mosley (APRDC Coordinator for APRDC - Canada). The concept for the
APRDC was envisioned by John Flowers of Morgantown,
PA. John – as most are undoubtedly aware – is an
internationally-renown drummer, instructor and arranger as
well as an original member
of the groundbreaking 1958 Championship USA Air Force Drum
Quartet. The stated purpose of the APRDC is to help preserve
the art of
rudimental
drumming. Its goal is to provide fellowship and time for drummers
to get together and “DRUM”.
This
first APRDC gathering was a literal “Who’s Who” of
the USA drummers’ community - representing several eras
of the 20th century drum corps scene right up to the present.
The program consisted of:
Friday night:
- Social “mixer” and rehearsal for those performing on Saturday
Saturday:
- Individual and ensemble performances
- Banquet
- 1st Inductees into the APRDC Hall of Fame: John S. Pratt, Danny
Raymond Sr., John Dowlan and Duke Terreri
Sunday morning:
- Breakfast and departure
Friday was a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new
acquaintances. The atmosphere in the drummers’ warm-up
room was electric; everyone was having a great time; everyone
was taking-in the many high level performances; it was one
of those “you
had to be there” events. Simply outstanding!
Saturday’s program featured more than 20 superb performances:
1. Bill Boerner (ex-NY Skyliners; 78 years of age) started everything
off with some great rope drumming – I mean great rope drumming
(not just great-for-78)!
2. Dick Filkins played a superb solo – “flamtastic” stuff…
3. CADRE Rope Drum I&E Ensemble (Ed Jacko, Rick Hosie, Doug Kleinhans
and Paul Mosley) performed their new 2004 I&E program: “Songs
of Peace and Freedom”.
4. John Flowers played a new, original rope drum solo. Terrific stuff,
John.
5. Nick Attanasio and Don Friesing (original Members of the Sons of Liberty
Fife and Drum Corps – Brooklyn, NYC) played a bass & snare
rope drum duet. What a historic moment! Great work, guys!
6. Doug Reynolds (CADRE/APRDC) played a new solo work. Outstanding!
7. The NYDA (New York Drummers’ Association) played their 2003
2nd place I&E performance work consisting of classic drum corps solos
(Fattey, Hosie, Mosley, Jacko, Reynolds, McGrath, Kleinhans). This was
a lot of fun. Thank you, Bill McGrath.
8. Chew Gernandt played new solo works on hi-tension and rope tension
snare drums. Unbelievable chops.
9. APRDC/CADRE Duet (Kleinhans & Mosley) played a Kleinhans composition: “Kickin”
10. The 2004 CADRE I&E competition ensemble (Mosley, Jacko, and
Fattey) played its new performance piece for the first time in public.
11. Skyliner drummers (Fontana & Murray) – 2003 I&E Champions – played
their duet & trio I&E works. In addition, Jack Murray played
an unbelievable, blazing snare solo. Man, these guys drum up a storm!
See you in September…
12. Members of the original Air Force Drum Line (Bitner, Bosworth, Ehrhard,
Filkins, Flowers, Landis, Mojica and Zarfoss) played some of the
drum solos that made their reputation in the 50s and 60s as one of the
great all-time rudimental ensembles. Another
historic moment
13. Bill McGrath (NYDA Founder and APRDC Chapter 4 Coordinator) played
one of his competition solos. Bill, you sounded better than ever!
14. John Neurohr (Skyliners Alumni & former DCA champion) played
a snare solo. Neat stuff!
15. Marcia Fattey & Doug Reynolds played a new competition duet
written by Marcia. Really interesting new material, Marcia!
16. Cullen Triner – Camp Chase Fife & Drum Corps (with whom
CADRE performed at the Columbus OH PAS concert in 2002) – played
an original solo “Disjunction
Funktion”. Thanks for a copy of your score, Cullen. Powerful drumming!
17. Skee Derr (member of the 2002 Patriot’s I&E ensemble)
played a solo snare composition. Skee, you’re still one of the
best anywhere.
18. APRDC/CADRE Quintet (Gernandt, Flowers, Fattey, Jacko & Mosley)
played John Flowers’ “
An American Rudimental Tribute to Alfons Grieder”.
19. The Mason Dixon Line Drum Ensemble (Biscotti, Hentschel, Howley,
Knauer, D. Magsamen, L. Magsamen, Mojica & Reely) performed a
unique composition featuring marching snares, cymbals, rudi-bass,
roto toms and drum kit. Great new sound!
20.
Ken
Mazur (DCI Champ ’73) gave 2 virtuoso “rudimental” drum-kit
performances with electronic accompaniment. Strong rhythmic chops,
Ken. Wonderful stuff.
Last, but certainly not least…
Danny Raymond Jr. (see bio that follows) – with
the assistance of Jack Lawton on rudi bass -
gave an unbelievable snare drum presentation. Danny managed to
weave many elements
together that provided an insightful rudimental tapestry:
Danny provided a broad, historical context for the many rudimental
influences that
positively affected his father and, how he (Danny Jr.) has also
been helped by people
from many, diverse rudimental perspectives. He spoke about how
these influences
appear in his writing and playing.
He blended stories together to illustrate that we are all responsible
for building the
rudimental tradition. No one does it alone. All influences are
far reaching and profound
in ways we can never imagine. Danny’s presentation was a
poignant tribute to his father
- Danny Raymond Sr.
Danny played several selections. He was brought up in the modern
rudimental era and
has incredible speed, a subtle “touch” coupled with a great rudimental “feel” for
the
drum.
Danny seeing and hearing you play was an inspiration.
Danny Raymond Jr. – Biography
Danny Raymond is active as a teacher, clinician and performer.
For the past 13 years he has been a performer at the Walt Disney
World Company.
He was percussion caption head at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando
Florida the last 3 years – as well as providing
private instruction to over 20 students. Danny has been involved
with the drum & bugle corps activity
as a member of the New York Skyliners as well as a consultant for
the Boston Crusaders and Syracuse Brigadiers. He is the 1989 and 1990
DCA Individual Snare Champion.
His solo snare work has been published with Rudimental Publications
as well as the recen PRO-MARK snare solo book “Ziggadabuzz”.
Danny travels across the USA and Japan perfoming as a clinician
/ endorser for PRO-MARK Drum Sticks, Dynasty Percussion and Grover
Pro Percussion Accessories. Contact Danny at danny@backsticks.com Web
Site - www.backsticks.com
Finally…
In 2004, the APRDC has instituted its Hall of Fame. This year’s
HOF Inductees were honored through spoken tributes and performances
of their music:
John S. Pratt
Paul Mosley played “Jack” Pratt’s “Spasmodic Permutations”.
A CADRE quartet (Jacko, Mosley, Hosie & Kleinhans) played Jack’s “Tribute
to Dr. Berger”
John Dowlan
The 1958 US Air Force Drum Quartet played their legendary, championship
composition (Filkins, Flowers, Bosworth & Bitner).
Danny Raymond Sr.
Danny Jr. played a tribute-solo that incorporated one of his father’s favorite “riffs”.
Duke Terreri
The massed drums – 27 snares and 3 bass drums – played Duke’s “Liverpoole” and “
Prussia Variations”.
The evening ended with an encore massed drum performance of:
Downfall of Paris (traditional)
The Devil’s Flute (Parks)
Liverpoole (Terreri)
Prussia Variation (Terreri)
Thunder & Lightning (Westhall)
Thanks to Barbara and John Flowers, their volunteers and sponsors for
creating this opportunity for us – a truly first-class event.
CADRE was proud to support and participate in APRDC’s inaugural
convention and we’re looking forward to next year – same
time, same place:
Second Annual International APRDC Convention
April 22-24, 2005
Harrisburg East Holiday Inn
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA - USA 17111
1-800-637-4817
An unbelievably good time was had by all.
If you would like to know more about the American Patriots Rudimental
Drummers Club, or information on how to join, please contact:
Paul Mosley
1-877-834-7636
APRDC Chapter 7 Coordinator (Canada)
pmdm@rogers.com
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