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Arsenault gained the title of National Rudimental Champion at the New York World's Fair in 1939 after winning the coveted National Solo Snare Drum Championship. Having defended his title numerous times, Mr Arsenault retired from solo competition undefeated to instruct others in the art of
607:(1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 12 in.). Contest solos written by members of the Slingerland Board of Advisors, score ( p.), inserted. Contest solos arranged by the Educational Department, Ludwig Drum Co., score ( p.), inserted. (Music LP ed.). Chicago: Ludwig Drum Co.
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Arsenault received longstanding celebration in his lifetime and beyond, by being featured prominently as the solo performer on the 1950s traditional recording titled
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1080:Drum stroke
871:Ken Mazur.
456:traditional
113:1929 – 1974
1368:Categories
1231:John Seton
1171:H. C. Hart
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1043:Rudimental
927:Arsenault.
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