I was in the Monarchs/Kings Regiment drum line from '69-'79 (from cymbals up to snare and took over teaching the line in 79). If MikeD is who I think he is, he also taught at WVHS where I also went to HS. I worked with every drum instructor the Monarchs had from Danny Raymond to Mike D and Jack Pratt. Gotta say, Mike also wrote one of the best books the drum line ever had. Good times were had by all (I think!).