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!
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!
[audio mp3="http://www.lancedelgadomusic.com/audio/SantaBarbara(beg).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