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!
This is a throwback to old school military-style snare drumming. It begins very regally and majestic before ending with a funky finish!
[audio mp3="http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/TheKingsRoad(int).mp3"][/audio]
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.
http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/1608(beg).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(beg).mp3