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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Grid U - An American Rudimental Legacy: The West Point Hellcats
Grid University is proud to present the original documentary:
An American Rudimental Legacy: The West Point Hellcats
Produced by Kevin Troyanos
The Hellcats:
The DrumCats are comprised of rudimental drummers from the West Point Band's "The Hellcats." Equipped with instruments designed and hand-made specifically for them, the DrumCats enable the West Point Band to maintain faithful renditions of traditional American military music while providing the Corps of Cadets with a piece of living history.
SGM Eric Sheffler
SSG William Calohan
SSG William Cuthbert
SSG Andrew Porter
SSG Jeff Prosperie
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