3rd Annual Duel of the Drummers
November 20, 2000
Held at the American Band Instrument Service Education Center Tyler, Texas

Results From

The 3nd Annual
Duel of the Drummers 
Sponsored By
American Drum Shop
&
AmericanDrumShop.com

On Saturday November 20, 2004, twenty one East Texas drummers met at American Band Instrument's Education Center in Tyler, Texas for the Third Annual Duel of the Drummers competition. The competitors ranged from 10 years old through 23 years old.

The competitors were grouped into three age divisions. These divisions were 13 and under, 14 through 15, and 16 and over. Each participant was given not more than 15 minutes to set up (rearrange) the drum set and perform a solo of his choosing. The drum set used for the competition was a profession six piece set. Competitors were allowed to use their own foot pedal, cymbals, and snare drum, if they wished.

In addition to the trophies, the winners divided up prizes donated by Pearl Corporation, Yamaha, Toca, Paiste, Zildjin, and American Band. Prizes included a Mapex Black Panther snare drum, "T" shirts from all the companies above, a Paiste cymbal, a Zildjin cymbal, video taped drum lessons, and much more.

Each of the drummers brought with them their own group of admirers who clapped and cheered them. It was a Saturday fill with great fun for everyone that attended. An estimated 215 people attended the event.
The overall Best of Contest winner of the Duel of the Drummers was Chevante Goss. He also won the Adult Division contest as well. He rated high in the three major judging categories of Style, Tempo, Originality, and Overall. His rock solid tempo, great control of volume, and bass drum work set him apart from the other contestants. Cehvante won a group of drum equipment and a $200.00 dollar Gift Certificate from American Band Instrument Service.
Joseph Snyder won the Junior Division. Joseph played with trimendous drive and spirit. He made good use of the entire drum kit, and had good ideas. He scored high in styler, originality, and overall. Joseph won a group of drum equipment and a $100.00 dollar Gift Certificate from American Band Instrument Service.
Victor Piantanida was the winner of the Youth Division. Victor showed a lot of developing talent. His solo was well thought out. He rated very high in style, originality, and overall. Victor won a group of drum equipment and a $75.00 dollar Gift Certificate from American Band Instrument Service.
List of the Competing Drummers

Youth Division

  1. Victor Piantanida
  2. KaDariurs Wood
  3. Colton Baum
  4. Titus Todd

Junior Division

  1. Joseph Snyder
  2. Michael Mims
  3. Montrael Sanders
  4. Armanl Soforo
  5. Drew Delgado
  6. Tcoblan Erwin
  7. Trenton Robinson

Adult Division

  1. Chevante Goss
  2. Jeremiah Salisbury
  3. Casey Korkmas
During the day more than thirty gifts were given away in a drawing. Miss Grace Ensey won the grand prize, a Pearl piccolo snare drum.
The Judges for this years duel contest were left to right e

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