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- Officially represent Rudimental Drumming and act as an ambassador to support the needs and the progress of its chapters<\/li>\n
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Community & Courses that bridge the gap between rudimental skills and drumset artistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Rudimental Foundations<\/h3>\n
Includes Yearly Membership to USARD and invites to Yearly Convention!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Our learning center is dedicated to the art of Rudimental drumming covering both standard and modern\u00a0 pieces!<\/p>\n
This course is designed to help you develop your skills in rudimental drumming and learn some of the most popular and influential standard pieces in the drumming world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Community & Courses that bridge the gap between rudimental skills and drumset artistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Rudimental Foundations<\/h3>\n
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Seekonk, MA
Registration is Open<\/h2>\nHello USARD members, family and friends.<\/p>\n
It’s been a long long time since we all got together. We\u2019d love to get your support as an attendee, performing group or volunteer for the 2023 USARD Convention.<\/p>\n
If this is something that you can do please click here to RSVP and get your confirmed ticket no later than February 15th, 2023 to let us know that you will attend and\/or volunteer or request to perform.<\/p>\n
If this is something that you can do please click here<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>to RSVP and get your confirmed ticket no later than February 15th, 2023 to let us know that you will attend and\/or volunteer or request to perform.<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/usard-2023-convention-tickets-505248290237?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=3f69f24a1e&mc_eid=UNIQID” button_text=”Register” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]
We have the following confirmed performers:<\/p>\n
Jeff Prosperie – West Point Hellcats<\/span>
Jim Clark<\/span>
Lee Caron<\/span>
Larry Finn – Berklee School of Music<\/span>
Mark Reilly<\/span>
The Midnight Anthem \u2022 The Cuccia Family<\/span>
Blessed Sacrament \u2022 Tom Terreri<\/span>
Cadre \u2022 Skyliners Drum Ensemble<\/span>
New England Chapter \u2022 Drum Club MA Chapter<\/span>
\u2026.and many more to be announced!<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hotel is offering us a special group rate:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Ramada Banquet and Conference Center, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771<\/p>\n
$124.00 USD for a Friday night Double Room
$144.00 for a Saturday Double Room<\/p>\nNOTE the hotel booking is separate from tickets to the convention.<\/strong>
Reservations can be telephoned directly to the Hotel Reservations Department at<\/strong>
508-336-8700 by March 14th, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\nMention 23-0414 USARD for Special Room Rate<\/h2>\n
The Convention has always been a way for our members to meet and socialize over the topic that we all love Rudimental Drumming. This is a great way to showcase your organization and meet others in the group.<\/p>\n
Thanks for your continued support for USARD.
Brendan Mason and the USARD Advisory Committee<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dear Friends,<\/p>\n
We are excited to announce that USARD 2023 will be taking place April 14th and 15th in Seekonk, MA! After almost 4 years without a convention we are very much looking forward to curating an event that attracts rudimental drummers from all styles, ages, and abilities. More information about lodging, performances, and event locations will be sent out in the coming weeks. You don\u2019t want to miss this!<\/p>\n
In the Rudimental Spirit,<\/p>\n
Brendan D. Mason
USARD President<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]To all USARD members past and present.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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After a long consideration, the Executive Board deeply regrets having to once again cancel our upcoming convention in October.<\/strong> Unfortunately, ticket sales have been very slow and we were way below our commitment to the Marriott which could provide serious financial risk to the organization. We also understand that many of our members have health concerns regarding potential exposure to COVID-19 as we are tracking increases with Omicron, and with our event being indoors there is additional health risk to attendees.<\/p>\n
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On a positive note, over the past year our membership, Facebook Group and Page has grown significantly and we\u2019re now attracting new rudimental drummers worldwide that are keeping our traditions alive with daily participation from all ages. <\/strong>We appreciate the continued support from our members, clinicians and performers. It\u2019s important to note that all these folks were performing free of charge for us and we do understand some of you may have made plans to attend and will have to reschedule things.<\/p>\n
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We are exploring any and all ideas for future events including regional day events and events with outdoor venues are being considered for next year as well. All purchases of events tickets and dinners will be refunded in a timely manner<\/strong>. If you purchased your ticket via the Eventbrite app this will happen automatically to your credit card. If you did send a check you will be refunded via check within the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n
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NOTE – You should cancel your hotel independently as this transaction was done separate from the organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Sincere disappointment and apologies.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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USARD Executive Board – Artie, Gary, Ty.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The United States Association of Rudimental Drummers is dedicated to the preservation, education, and the continued perpetuation of all forms of rudimental drumming<\/strong>
Convention April 14th-15th 2023<\/strong><\/p>\nSeekonk, MA
Final Call for Attendance<\/p>\nFINAL CALL FOR TICKETS <\/strong><\/p>\n
Hello USARD members, family and friends.<\/p>\n
It is only 8 short days until the 2023 USARD convention!
If you haven\u2019t got your tickets we are making this final call. We would love to get your support as an attendee, for the 2023 USARD Convention.
Get your tickets here before it is too late! <\/a><\/p>\nOnline Auction\/Silent Auction <\/a><\/p>\n
Support USARD by bidding on one of our amazing donated items in our online auction and silent auction at the convention.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/791053610″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ disabled=”on” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Current Auction Items with more coming!” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Current Auction Items with more coming!<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Refurbished 1940s<\/strong>
Reliance Era Leedy Drum<\/strong>
Place a bid<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/usard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ludwig.png” title_text=”ludwig” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]A beautifully restored 1940s Leedy marching snare drum. \nMahogany shell and maple hoops with nickel hardware make this vintage snare truly stunning. The drum measures 12×15 and has number 416 printed inside the shell.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]USARD Edition<\/strong>
Loyal Drum Snare<\/strong>
Place a bid<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/usard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/black-drum.png” title_text=”black-drum” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Check out this gorgeous, jet black, USARD edition Loyal Drum Snare.
This custom 16×16 Loyal drum features black Quantum heads, polished bronze hardware, and, of course, the USARD – United States Association of Rudimental Drummers logo.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Bidding starts today and continues via Silent auction at the Convention Auction winners to be picked on Saturday. Auction closes at 6PM EST 4\/15\/2022<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
The USARD Individuals Competition is back!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Sign-up by emailing Brendan at Brendandonaldmason@gmail.com<\/a> then show off your talent at the convention on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n
The Schedule<\/h2>\n
Schedule Friday, April 14, 2023<\/h3>\n
4:00 pm<\/strong> Optional – Pre Convention Social, Meet and Mingle at Benjamin\u2019s Restaurant<\/p>\n
5:00 PM Registration Open Doors open at The Ramada Inn Terrace Room<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
6:00 pm<\/strong> Bristol County Fifes and Drums<\/p>\n
6:25 pm<\/strong> Opening Statement – Vice-President Tom Terreri<\/p>\n
6:35 pm<\/strong> Keynote Speaker and Clinic – Mark Reilly<\/p>\n
7:25 pm<\/strong> Scottish Rudimental Clinic – Michael Eagle<\/p>\n
8:10 pm<\/strong> Lifetime Achievement Awards<\/p>\n
8:25 pm<\/strong> Rudimental Bass Clinic -Jo Nazro, Dave Loyal,Tim Goss, Donald Mason, and Colin Mason<\/p>\n
9:20 pm<\/strong> Connecticut Patriots Fife and Drum Corps Drumline<\/p>\n
9:40 pm<\/strong> The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Drumline<\/p>\n
9:55 pm<\/strong> Combined Patriots and Old Guard Drumline<\/p>\n
10:15 pm Massed Drumline – Hell on the Wabash, Downfall of Paris, Three Camps, Old Dan Tucker, Paddy on the Handcar, Crazy Army, Gray Ghost<\/strong><\/p>\n
11:00 pm<\/strong> Friday Night Concluded – Curfew 11:00 pm<\/p>\n
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Schedule Saturday, April 15, 2023<\/h3>\n
8:30 am<\/strong> Doors Open at The American Drum Company<\/p>\n
9:00 am<\/strong> Museum Tours – Coffee and Donuts Provided<\/p>\n
10:30 am Individuals Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n
11:15 am<\/strong> Cookout Lunch – Provided by Connecticut Patriots<\/p>\n
12:30 pm<\/strong> Move to The Ramada Inn – Banquet Hall<\/p>\n
12:45 pm<\/strong> Tom Terreri<\/p>\n
1:00 pm<\/strong> CADRE Drum Ensemble – Canadian Associates Drumming Rudimental Excellence<\/p>\n
1:15 pm<\/strong> Swiss Drumming Clinic – Lee Caron<\/p>\n
2:00 pm<\/strong> The Cuccia Family – Dominic Cuccia<\/p>\n
2:45 pm<\/strong> Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band – Lakeville, MA<\/p>\n
3:05 pm<\/strong> Rudimental Clinic – Jim Clark<\/p>\n
3:50 pm<\/strong> New England Chapter of USARD<\/p>\n
4:00 pm<\/strong> Historical Drumming – Patrick Jones<\/p>\n
4:30 pm<\/strong> Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights Drum and Bugle Corps – Red Bank, NJ<\/p>\n
4:55 pm<\/strong> Break Clear Banquet Hall Move to Terrace Room<\/p>\n
5:20 pm<\/strong> Entertainment with The Midnight Anthem in the Terrace Room<\/p>\n
6:15 pm<\/strong> Move Back to Banquet Hall for Dinner<\/p>\n
6:15 pm Dinner with The Ancient Mariners – Speech by President Brendan Mason, Silent Auction, and Winner of the Individual Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n
7:20 pm<\/strong> UCONN Marching Percussion Ensemble – Tyler Campbell<\/p>\n
8:05 pm<\/strong> The Old Guard Army Fife and Drum Corps<\/p>\n
8:50 pm<\/strong> Rudiments Application on the Drum Set – Larry Finn<\/p>\n
9:10 pm<\/strong> Drum Club – MA Chapter of USARD<\/p>\n
9:45 pm<\/strong> Rudimental Drumming Clinic – Jeff Prosperie “Passing the Torch\/I try to Get by with a Little Help From My Friends”<\/p>\n
10:40 pm<\/strong> Massed Drumline – Hell on the Wabash, Downfall of Paris, Three Camps, Old Dan Tucker, Paddy on the Handcar, Crazy Army, and Gray Ghost<\/p>\n
11:00 pm<\/strong> Convention Concluded – Curfew 11:00 pm<\/p>\n
Thanks again,<\/p>\n
USARD<\/p>\n
Brendan Mason<\/p>\n
Phone: (203) 439-1109<\/a><\/p>\n