In the Heights - Patrick Lehosky

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Patrick Lehosky's percussion setup for In the Heights at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, New York.

Drums:

Pearl 18" Floor Tom with Remo Weatherking Head
Devon 16" Timbale with Deron Head
Toca 10" and 12" Synergy Congas
LP 6" and 8" Matador Bongos
Djembe 14" Handmade in South Africa

Cymbals:

Zildjian 16" Constantinople Suspended Cymbal
Paiste 14" Mini China

Percussion:

LP Samba Whistle
LP Caixote Cowbell Mount
LP Wind Chimes
LP One Shot Shaker
LP Vibraslap
LP Tambourine
LP Mini Jam Blocks (Pair)
LP Egg Shakers (Pair)
LP Medium Studio Shaker
LP Fiberglass Clave
RhythmTech Cabasa
Cosmic Percussion Jingle Bells
Toca Castanets
TreeWorks 18 Bar Wind Chimes
Peruvian Maracas
Meinl Cajon (also used as throne)
Miller Machine with Triangle
Miller Machine with Finger Cymbal

Sticks:

Vic Firth Timpani Mallets

In the Heights - Regional - Patrick Lehosky
February 2016

Patrick Lehosky's percussion setup for In the Heights at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, New York.

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