Rick Cogley: Percussion

Paul Rennick's UNT Drumline Wins Again

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 07:44:48 GMT

The University of North Texas has a consistently cooking drumline instructed by Paul Rennick - a buddy I marched with in 27th Lancers a long time ago. They were world champions again 2002, and here's a gallery of them from PASIC. Go UNT!

Want an Athletic, Artistic Challenge?

Sun, 08 Dec 2002 05:54:22 GMT

Athletic Artistry in Rhythm is one way to describe it, but if you or your kids are up to the challenge, check out the Drum and Bugle Corps activity. Read a little about my own experiences in the "27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps". Drum Corps is a worthwhile challenge.

What Makes for a Good Drumline?

Fri, 06 Dec 2002 10:32:50 GMT

If you are a rudimental drummer or in a drum and bugle corps, read a short essay about "What Makes a Good Drumline?" here. Stick heights, interpretation and tempos galore, with a dash of rubato.

Building Rudimental Chops -

Fri, 06 Dec 2002 09:11:30 GMT

Hey drummers - any stuff you swear by for building chops or skills? Read "Chop-o-rama" for some of my ideas, that came in handy when I marched snare in the 27th Lancers in '83 to '85.

-Rick Cogley