Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - David Thalmann

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David Thalmann’s setup for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Murray Arts Guild - Murray Park Amphitheater, in Murray, Utah.

“This was the first time I've ever played with the orchestra on the stage. We were behind a large black screen that allowed us to watch the entire show. It was really quite fun.

Those chimes were made back in 1920.”

Gear:

Yamaha Vibraphone (YV-3910C Professional 3.5 Octave Gold Gloss)
Musser Bells (M-645 Orchestral)
Musser Xylophone (3.5 Octave M51 Kelon)
Chimes (made in 1920)
Timpani (4)
Congas (2)
LP Bongos
Meinl 6" Cuica
Grover Beryllium Copper Tambourine
RhythmTech Mountable DTS Tambourine
Woodblocks (2 - various and older)
RhythmTech Studio Series Cowbell
Zildjian 18" K Constantinople Suspended Cymbal
Zildjian Finger Cymbals (Medium)
Tam Tam
LP Cabasa
LP Flexatone
TreeWorks TRE630 Concert Chimes with Damper
LP Bell Tree
Toca Sleigh Bells
Various stands, holders and stool
And my favorite... (2) rear view mirrors

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Regional - David Thalmann
June 2012

David Thalmann’s setup for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Murray Arts Guild - Murray Park Amphitheater, in Murray, Utah.

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