I could say that this cadence was dedicated to the “Jamestown Fire”, or Captain John Smith’s release by Powhatan, but it is actually a 16th note groove cadence that was last revised in 2008.
This is a fun, easy, recognizable cadence that is based on a popular fusion melody from the 80’s. Many drumlines over the years have played cadences based on this popular tune. This one always gets people excited!
[audio mp3="http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/Wilson(int).mp3"][/audio]
This was originally written as a "mass drumline" cadence, so it works with as many as 14 bass drums, 20 snares and 12 tenors, but it works just as well with a "normal" size line. I have used it both ways and it works great!
http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/SantaBarbara(int).mp3
Inspired by the famous Rudyard Kipling poem, (or maybe it was the movie) this cadence was first written for and performed by the John Burroughs HS Drumline.
http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/GungaDin(Int).mp3