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Drum and Percussion Setups
The Little Mermaid - Brian Kirk
"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."
The Little Mermaid - Brian Kirk
"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."
On The Town - Charlie Descarfino
"It seems to me that this current Broadway production is using orchestrations that the Bernstein estate has compiled which may be a bit of a hybrid of the original Broadway...
On The Town - Charlie Descarfino
"It seems to me that this current Broadway production is using orchestrations that the Bernstein estate has compiled which may be a bit of a hybrid of the original Broadway...
Smokey Joe's Cafe - Debbie Minnichelli
"The floor tom cocktail kit 'bass drum' worked out really well and so did using the top of the marimba for the xylophone lick."
Smokey Joe's Cafe - Debbie Minnichelli
"The floor tom cocktail kit 'bass drum' worked out really well and so did using the top of the marimba for the xylophone lick."
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - ...
David Thalmann’s setup for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Murray Arts Guild - Murray Park Amphitheater, in Murray, Utah.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - ...
David Thalmann’s setup for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Murray Arts Guild - Murray Park Amphitheater, in Murray, Utah.
Dirty Dancing - Ryan McCausland
"Because the orchestra is meant to play a role in the show, many of us were worked into certain scenes and have onstage appearances during certain numbers. I play the...
Dirty Dancing - Ryan McCausland
"Because the orchestra is meant to play a role in the show, many of us were worked into certain scenes and have onstage appearances during certain numbers. I play the...
West Side Story - Alec Wilmart
Alec Wilmart's drum set setup for West Side Story at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
West Side Story - Alec Wilmart
Alec Wilmart's drum set setup for West Side Story at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
Musical Theatre Articles
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My Way to Broadway
By Chihiro Shibayama "Thursday, February 16th, 2017 was a special day. I was both excited and nervous as I stepped into SIR Studios in Manhattan to start the first orchestra...
My Way to Broadway
By Chihiro Shibayama "Thursday, February 16th, 2017 was a special day. I was both excited and nervous as I stepped into SIR Studios in Manhattan to start the first orchestra...
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Setting Up a New Broadway Percussion Book
By Bill Hayes "When preparing a percussion book for a new Broadway show, we occasionally get the music in advance. That allows us to start our “treasure hunt” early, to have...
Setting Up a New Broadway Percussion Book
By Bill Hayes "When preparing a percussion book for a new Broadway show, we occasionally get the music in advance. That allows us to start our “treasure hunt” early, to have...
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To Choose or Not To Choose!
By Dave Roth "Once you get 'that call' to do a show, the first objective for every percussionist is to find out what instruments will be required. There are a...
To Choose or Not To Choose!
By Dave Roth "Once you get 'that call' to do a show, the first objective for every percussionist is to find out what instruments will be required. There are a...
