Rob Carson SCV snare drum: rare footage from the 1970s!

This rare footage is from a three-part series produced by Larry McCormick in the 1970s featuring the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline: Building The Individual; Building The Section; Melodic Percussion. Each video was quite short; nothing has been edited from the original VHS.

In this first part, 3-time Natianal Champion, Rob Carson gives a brief glimpse into his approach to rudimental drumming. It's the only footage I've ever seen of him from the '70s. The single-strokes @ 1:00 should easily convince anyone of just how extraordinary of a player he really was. There is some great vintage footage of the entire drumline as well.

Rob Carson won 1st place at the amazingly young age of 14-years-old at the All American Championships in 1972. He went on to win DCI snare individuals in 1973. He placed 2nd in 1974 & 1975 (to Steve Chorazy) and in 1976. He won 1st place again in 1978.
Enjoy!

For another legendary snare solo check out Pete Castellano
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