A Community Built by Drummers, for Drummers.

Founded in 2001 by rudimental drummers from across the United States, USARD is a non-profit organization with a single, unwavering mission: to perform, preserve, and promote the art of rudimental drumming.

We bridge the gap between traditional rudimental skills and modern drumming artistry — keeping history alive while inspiring the next generation of percussionists.

From our annual convention to our growing course library and the educators who teach it, everything USARD does serves that mission — and a community that spans the whole rudimental world.