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Drum and Percussion Setups

Paul Hansen’s percussion setup for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

How to Succeed - Paul Hansen

"Beginning with my usual standard layout (Timps left, Xylo and Glock stacked over Vibes), I used the orchestra pit cable rail as a handy guiro and triangle stand. Gran Cassa...

How to Succeed - Paul Hansen

"Beginning with my usual standard layout (Timps left, Xylo and Glock stacked over Vibes), I used the orchestra pit cable rail as a handy guiro and triangle stand. Gran Cassa...

Debbie Minnichelli's percussion setup for Smokey Joe's Cafe at the Stage Door Repertory Theatre in Anaheim, California.

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."

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.

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.

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The Book of Mormon - Sean McDaniel

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The Book of Mormon - Sean McDaniel

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Ryan McCausland's percussion setup for the National Tour of Dirty Dancing at the Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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

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

  • To Choose or Not To Choose!

    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...

  • Headshot photo of Danny Taylor.

    Conducting a National Tour

    By Danny Taylor "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...

    Conducting a National Tour

    By Danny Taylor "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...

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