“This rudimental snare drum solo, written in a fairly traditional style, begins in 4/4 with sixteenth notes performed with accents and diddles. After repeating the opening
section, a more fragmented section occurs and triplets are introduced. Eventually, other meters begin to appear including 6/8 and a more complex section written in 4/8 + 3/8. The use of quarter-note triplets in this section makes it particularly challenging. After another section in 6/8, material similar to the open­ing reappears in 4/4 and the solo ends by gradually fading to pp.
"The Rifleman" requires a player with rhythmic security and strong roll and flam technique. Its fre­quent dynamic changes will de­mand much control and musicality.”

- Tom Morgan PERCUSSIVE NOTES APRIL 2006