Rudimentalisis was written for Mark Jacobson especially for a March, 1980 concert featuring my works. Its point of inspiration comes from the many rudimental drumming excerpts I had heard over the years in juries. To the usual snare drum that the rudimental drummer would use have been added hi-hat and susupended cymbals, a wood block, and triangle. A few new percussion techniques have been added here and there; but, it is a straightforward piece and should express a certain delight in just “drumming away...”