Barry Woodworth

Barry began his music instruction under Larry Niehaus (Corporal in the 10th Cavalry Band) and studied later with Ralph Ashcraft and Kim Klickna from whom he learned much about the band business. Woodworth has played in pit orchestras for school musicals, and after he met Gary Niehaus (Sgt in the 10th Cavalry Band) at the Carillon Festival, he continued his percussion education. During this time, he also played back up for many different styles of bands, including rock, blues, top 40, and country western. He also plays in the Illinois National Guard band and has his own business running sound for all types of professional bands. When Barry is not running sound or playing drums, he is employed by the Village of Southern View. He is affectionately known as BDB, "Bass Drum Barry."

Barry plays a reproduction bass drum in the 10th Cavalry Band. The drum was made to exact specifications of the original drums used during the Civil War Era. It is made from maple wood, leather, animal skin, and rope.