The Grid U Spotlight Series

The Grid University Spotlight Series:

  Bringing you interviews, compositions, and stories with various rudimental drummers. 

Back in the day with Mike Kirby

Mike Kirby talks about his experiences with drum corps, the importance of rudiments and quality, the story of his 2000 i&e snare solo, the influence of the internet on drumming, and getting into judging.

 

Back in the day with Jeff Prosperie

Staff Sergeant Jeff Prosperie talks about his storied past in the drum corps activity. 

After Hours: Back in the Day with Charles Book

Back in the Day with Charles Book. Reflections on Boston 92, Star of Indiana 93, and Life after Drum Corps.

Charles marched with Boston Crusaders, Star of Indiana, Brigadiers, Bushwackers, and Hurricanes. He also performed with Brass Theatre and Blast 2: Shockwave

Grid U Spotlight: Sam Martinez and the Triplet-Based Walt-Diddle Grid

Grid U Fall 2010 Global Talent Search winner Sam Martinez breaks down the Triplet-Based Walt Diddle Grid

Sean McReady and the Bush Plate Line

Bushwackers Cymbal Tech Sean McReady talks about his experiences with the Bushwackers Plate Line

Back in the Day with Blast! Soloist, Mike Rabinowitz

Mike Rabinowitz talks about his drum corps experiences. Before Blast!, Mike marched Sunrisers 94-96, Crossmen 97-98, Blue Knights 99, Crown 00, and Bushwackers 08-09. He also marched Blue Knights Indoor 2000. 

Mike is currently the snare tech with the Bushwackers.

Back in the day with SCV '89 Snare Paul Stivitts

Paul Stivitts talks about his days in drum corps. He marched SCV 89, 90 and was center snare of 92 Blue Knights. Paul currently teaches Tcha Degga Da

An Original Ram "Hodgepodge" by Brian Horn

Snare drummer Brian Horn presents his original ram called "Hodgepodge". Brian marched with Immaculata High School, the Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps, and United Percussion. 

The Cadets 2006 Snare Solo with Richard Lorenzo

Cadets 2006, 2007 Snare Drummer Richard Lorenzo talks a little about his experiences marching with the Cadets, and plays his solo from the 2006 show. Richard marched with the Spirit of Newark, Cadets of New York City, the Bushwackers, and The Cadets. 

The 2010 United Percussion Spree with Greg Slaughter

Snare Drummer Greg Slaughter plays United Percussion's 2010 Spree written by Darrick Kelly. Greg went to Upper Darby High School, and marched with the Bushwackers, Jersey Surf, and United Percussion