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Evita - Dave Roth

Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.

Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.

Evita was one of the more diverse percussion books that I have encountered. It presented a very nice mix of classical and latin playing that was a terrific challenge every night.

The 2012 Broadway run was the 2006 re-orchestrated version from London. It attempted to add a little more authenticity to the various tango sections and of course the samba of Buenos Aires. I was very fortunate to be given a lot of leeway in creating my own part for this tune and particularly my own timbale solo. A big thank you goes out to musical director, Kristen Blodgette, for giving me that latitude. Also a big thank you goes out to Billy Miller for capturing my Buenos Aires performance in this video.

The instruments purchased for this production were a challenge as well due to financial restrictions. Of particular note was the search for an affordable marimba. After scouring the country we found a 1934 Deagan Masterpiece marimba through Shannon Wood at Mallet Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Unfortunately it was only 3 1/2 octaves and the score called for the low E. So I contacted Gilberto Serna at Century Mallet in Chicago and he was able to locate a Deagan low E and an accompanying resonator. Then I called upon the Miller Machine's own Billy Miller to construct an attachable frame that could accommodate that note. You can see it in the picture below. It all worked out great.

Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.

Sometimes preparing for a Broadway percussion book takes a village!!!”

Dave also offers a performance clinic that will give you a glimpse into the world of a Broadway Percussionist and take you from the moment you’ve been hired for a show up to the first performance - everything from performance practices, researching music, instrument selection, setup challenges and even a few humorous stories from the Great White Way. You can see more in this video.

Dave is a proud endorser of Yamaha Percussion, Vic Firth, Latin Percussion, and Paiste Cymbals.

Dave's Broadway Credits.

Evita - Broadway - Dave Roth
April 2012 thru January 2013

Dave Roth's percussion setup for the Broadway Revival of Evita at the Marquis Theatre.

"Conducting a National Tour is incredibly challenging, but so rewarding. Stepping on to the podium with a new orchestra every few weeks really keeps you on your toes. Every player responds differently so you are constantly adjusting to get the desired result. I would compare it to playing a multi-percussion piece where the instruments are constantly moving."
"After a grueling four years at SUNY I still had one theory class left to finish. I was really depressed. A classmate of mine recommended me for a tour of a Broadway show. This completely changed the course of my life."
"When I first got the call to start working on Ain’t Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, I was curious about which era the show was going to focus on. Their career began in the early 1960’s and they’re still releasing albums today."
"The timpani tunings are the real challenge of The Little Mermaid. Changing pitches must be done by feel, that was my biggest challenge. Memorizing the mallet parts was also very necessary."
"As you can see in the pictures, I prefer to have as much 'stuff' right in front of me, as close as possible. Because there are so many instruments close in, I have mounted a music stand off of the tom mount.
"Different from the tour, the original Broadway production had acoustic drums, an acoustic set of timbales, and an acoustic tambourine - the tambourine is now programmed in the SPD-SX."
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