This wonderful solo was written by Pulsa Musica founder Mark Reilly. The piece is a tribute to two amazing Scottish drummers/soldiers: Sergeant Jonny Stranix, Jr. of the iconic Scots Guard, and Colour Sergeant Callum Marr of the legendary Highlanders, 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Throughout this solo you will find blended elements of Scottish, Swiss, and American rudimental drumming styles woven together in an eight-bar format that honors classic musical structure and provides the performer a glimpse into these traditions. This video features Shane Nickels, snare drummer with the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
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Tri-Tip by Bill Bachman
"Tri-Tip", written by Bill Bachman, is a terrific snare drum / bass drum duet. Bill Bachman has combined his DCI drumming roots with the power and sound of rope tension drums. Bill's use of the "herta" is woven throughout the piece. This video performance features Cristian Rodriguez and Kevin Hanrahan playing "Tri-Tip" on Loyal Drums.
Get the book here: https://pulsamusica.com/book-store/tri-tip-e-book.html
Obnoxious 6/8, by David Oriente, is a wristbuster that combines fast rolls, flams, and drag patterns in which the speed of the double stroke suddenly changes in unexpected ways. Inspired by his time in the Hellcats, playing quicktime marches on the parade field for the Corps of Cadets, Obnoxious 6/8 takes a traditional form, and litters it with gracenotes and over-the-barline phrasing, all the while demanding to be played at West Point "duty tempo:" 116 beats per minute!
Get your copy here: https://pulsamusica.com/book-store/obnoxious-6-8-solo-e-book.html
Don Mason performing Dominick Cuccia's "But Does It Groove?"
Dominick Cuccia is well known throughout the fife and drum community in the United States. The Bass Drummer is a collection of solos and ensemble pieces which reflect Dominick’s not-so-traditional approach to the rudimental bass drum. Throughout his career, Dominick has worked with virtually every influential bass drummer, and these pieces are written as tributes to many of them.
This is Don Mason performing "But Does It Groove?"
Get the book here: https://pulsamusica.com/book-store/the-bass-drummer-ebook.html
Phil Andrews - Best Out of Five
DCI/Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps snare drummer Phil Andrews has written a beautiful and challenging snare/bass duet called Best Out of Five. Phil has melded together contemporary groupings and the 26 traditional rudiments. This is a perfect piece for duet competitions or recitals.
Get it here: https://pulsamusica.com/book-store/best-out-of-five-ebook.html
David Oriente performing Friday Night at Doody’s by Howard Kenealy
Championship Solos Vol. 1 is a wonderful snapshot of traditional rudimental drumming from the 1950s to 1980. Drumming legends referenced in this book include Paul Kenealy, Bob Redican, Paul Cormier, and Jim Clark. If you or your students want to know about more traditional rudimental drumming from this important era, this is the collection to have in your library.
Here is is David Oriente performing Friday Night at Doody’s by Howard Kenealy.
Get your copy at https://pulsamusica.com/book-store/championship-solos-volume-one-ebook.html
Meet our team member David Oriente, who works as an editor, recording artist, contributing composer, and researcher for Pulsa Musica!
David has extensive experience in the marching arts, performing with Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps and the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as Americanos Indoor, Pioneer Indoor, Rhythm X, and European X. As a solo snare drummer, he won first place in the 2009 Drum Corps International Individual & Ensemble competition. David is a former member of the historic Field Music Group of the United States Military Academy Band, “The Hellcats.” As a composer, David has authored two works published through Pulsa Musica:
“Obnoxious 6/8”
https://www.pulsamusica.com/book-store/tent-city-full-time-ebook.html
and
“Tent City Full Time.”
https://www.pulsamusica.com/book-store/tent-city-full-time-ebook.html
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Meet Damian Bonesi, responsible for Pulsa Musica's engraving prosses, and edition consultancy. He is founder of SER rudimental in Argentina, educator, and drumkit performer. He also represent Society of International Rudimental Drummers in Argentina and LATAM.
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Meet Alexander Nedelkos, responsible for Pulsa Musica's digital presence and IT infrastructure. He is a unique blend of drummer, educator, rudimental drumming evangelist, physicist, and director of a digital agency. He is also the founder of Greek Rudimental Drumming Community.
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Each week we will be showcasing a new member from of our team. This week, meet Mark Reilly, one of the co-founders of Pulsa Musica. He is considered by many to be one of the foremost military music connectors in the world as an internationally recognized performer, speaker, educator, and consultant.
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Each week we will be showcasing a new member from of our team. This week, meet George Willis, co-founder of Pulsa Musica, is the director of percussion studies at West Virginia University and the director of the Mountaineer Fifes and Drums, a historical music ensemble at the West Virginia University School of Music. His background spans orchestral and contemporary music and his love of traditional rudimental drumming has grown along with his interest in the fife and drum artform.
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