Vic Firth Ralph Hardimon Corpsmaster Drum SticksIn hickory, with a unique barrel tip and long taper for quick rebound and added control. Available in wood or nylon tip.
Corpsmaster® Signature Series
Corpsmaster® Signature Marching Snare Sticks are turned in hickory for strength and power. Each model was conceived through extensive discussion and research with the finest percussion instructors. The designs are a reflection of their musical requirements in terms of balance, feel, and sound color.
Vic Firth salutes Ralph Hardimon DCI Hall of Fame Class of 2000
We acknowledge Ralph for this tremendous honor during an interview conducted by Neil Larrivee, Vic Firth Director of Education. Listen and you will hear about Ralph's musical beginnings - his experiences growing up, how music impacted his life and how he got started in Drum Corps! Ralph also recalls some of the great people he worked with including the legendary Fred Sanford and Gail Royer. How he started with Santa Clara Vanguard and moved onto Blue Knights. Hear how Ralph evolved as a music arranger and what piece of music that he wrote is his all time favorite. For all fans and participants from the marching activity and beyond, this is an interview you will not want to miss!
