Welcome to the part FIVE of this 7 part series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In this installment, Ralph tells a few ‘fun stories’ from his days teaching at SCV, providing insight into how he managed to get the most out of his players, balancing […]

Welcome to the part FOUR of this 7 part series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In this installment, Ralph talks about one of the most innovative drum solos in DCI history, his arrangement of “Musika Bohema” for the 1984 Santa Clara Vanguard. —– ABOUT RALPH […]

Welcome to the part THREE of this 7 part series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In this installment, Ralph talks about the development of musical expression and exposure in the early years of drum corps. JOIN US EACH FRIDAY FOR A NEW INSTALLMENT! Subscribe to […]

Welcome to the part TWO of this 7 part series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In this installment, Ralph talks about his early years teaching and arranging for the Santa Clara Vanguard. JOIN US EACH FRIDAY FOR A NEW INSTALLMENT! Subscribe to the Vic Firth […]

Welcome to the first of a SEVEN PART series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In our first installment, Ralph talks about his early years as a child growing up in a musical family and his first teaching & writing experiences in the Anaheim Kingsmen. JOIN […]