National Association of Rudimental Drummers

National Association of Rudimental Drummers
NicknameNARD
FormationJune 20, 1932; 92 years ago (1932-06-20)
Founded atChicago
DissolvedDecember 31, 1977; 46 years ago (1977-12-31)
Legal statusactive as of December 31, 2008; 15 years ago (2008-12-31)
Purposepromote the study of rudimental drumming
HeadquartersHavertown, PA
LeaderMark Beecher

The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (N.A.R.D. or NARD) is an organization created to encourage the study of rudimental drumming. NARD is responsible for the creation of the Standard 26 American Rudiments.