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What it Takes to Live in New York City as a Pro...
By Ray Marchica "If you are passionate, driven, feel you have a calling, a burning desire to play, practice, perform, and record music that you can share with the world,...
What it Takes to Live in New York City as a Pro...
By Ray Marchica "If you are passionate, driven, feel you have a calling, a burning desire to play, practice, perform, and record music that you can share with the world,...
Developing a Broadway Show
By Sean McDaniel "After a week or two of rehearsals there is usually a performance or two of the show for an invited audience. Sometimes these performances can be intense...
Developing a Broadway Show
By Sean McDaniel "After a week or two of rehearsals there is usually a performance or two of the show for an invited audience. Sometimes these performances can be intense...
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Shrek - Keith Wilson
"There were three big challenges with this show. The first is space, the set-up for the auxiliary percussion book is pretty big. However, there was limited space in the auditorium...
Shrek - Keith Wilson
"There were three big challenges with this show. The first is space, the set-up for the auxiliary percussion book is pretty big. However, there was limited space in the auditorium...
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Mamma Mia! - Will Marinelli
Speaking of sound, this is the first time I've ever utilized an on-hat microphone during a show. This is actually a fairly common sight on Broadway, in particular Andy Jones...
Mamma Mia! - Will Marinelli
Speaking of sound, this is the first time I've ever utilized an on-hat microphone during a show. This is actually a fairly common sight on Broadway, in particular Andy Jones...
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Elf - Will Marinelli
"Timpani wise, this book requires quite a few low notes. In particular, the opening number 'Happy All the Time' calls for a low Eb and Bb, which can be pretty...
Elf - Will Marinelli
"Timpani wise, this book requires quite a few low notes. In particular, the opening number 'Happy All the Time' calls for a low Eb and Bb, which can be pretty...