April 22 thru 24, 2005, Harrisburg, PAÉ

 

2nd Annual APRDC (American Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club) Convention

ÉPaul Mosley

 

http://www.aprdc.org/index.html?page=home

 

Everyone who had attended last yearÕs APRDC Convention was definitely looking forward to this outstanding, classic event.

 

John and Barbara Flowers worked very hard to make the inaugural event a success and this yearÕs get-together did not disappoint!

 

Right from the Friday Night Mixer, through the Saturday performances and evening banquet, through to the Sunday morning farewell breakfastÉ we enjoyed meeting old and new friends alike.

 

On Saturday, there were 24 performances (including CADRE). 

 

 

 

 

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Each was outstanding in a unique way.  The musicianship was at an extremely high level.  You could feel the intensity in the room as everyone strove to do their absolute best.  Wow, what an array of talented drummers!

 

HereÕs a listing of the performers and groups:

 

  • Mark Petty
  • Bill McGrath
  • The Black River G-Men Duet
  • Duet (Paul Mosley and John Flowers)
  • NY Drummers Association (including Fred Johnson)
  • CADRE  Rope Drum Quartet
  • Nick Attanasio and John Roche (John is an outstanding young drummer; he stole the show!)
  • Cullen Triner
  • Duet (NY Skyliners)
  • Duet (Nick Attanasio and Ed Jacko) 
  • Camp Chase Drum  Quartet
  • Hanover Lancers Percussion Section

 

  • Gary Rockwell
  • Drum Quartet (Paul Mosley, John Flowers, Ed Jacko, Rick Hosie)John Roche
  • Skee Derr
  • Bob Peterson
  • CADRE Large I&E Rudimental Ensemble
  • John Flowers
  • Nick Attanasio
  • Duet (Nick Attanasio and John Pratt)
  • Mason Dixon Line Ensemble
  • Air Force Drum Line (Filkins et al)
  • Bill Boerner
  • + Massed Drums (30 snares + 4 bass)

We all had a great time.  In addition, it was also the second public performance for the CADRE I&E Large Rudimental Ensemble and Rope Drum Quartet.  Fred Johnson had us prepared.  We were ready to play and we played well.

 

At the Saturday night banquet, there was the annual induction of new members into the APRDC Hall of Fame. 

his yearÕs inductees were Bill Boerner, Nick Attanasio, Bill Reamer and Ð yours truly Ð Paul Mosley.  It was an honour to be inducted along with these great drummers, writers and instructors.  IÕm grateful to John & Barbara, and will never forget the tribute paid to me by my fellow CADRE Members. 

Thank you so much to everyone involved. Thanks to John and Barbara Flowers for another quality, world-class event!  WeÕre looking forward to 2006! To learn more about the APRDC, or for information on becoming an APRDC member, please contact Paul Mosley at pmdm@rogers.com
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