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Drum and Percussion Setups
Urinetown - Christopher Roberts
"I began the usual process of listening to recordings, compiling an instrument list, and thinking about the potential layout ideas. This was when I was told the pit was literally...
Urinetown - Christopher Roberts
"I began the usual process of listening to recordings, compiling an instrument list, and thinking about the potential layout ideas. This was when I was told the pit was literally...
An American in Paris - Andy Blanco
"An unexpected addition to a fairly standard set up of instruments is the set of tuned cowbells (almglocken). They are used during 'I've Got Rhythm', picking up a jazzy melody...
An American in Paris - Andy Blanco
"An unexpected addition to a fairly standard set up of instruments is the set of tuned cowbells (almglocken). They are used during 'I've Got Rhythm', picking up a jazzy melody...
The Wizard of Oz - George English
George English’s setup for The Wizard of Oz at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
The Wizard of Oz - George English
George English’s setup for The Wizard of Oz at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
Seussical - Benjamin Barham-Wiese
"Often, I get a theatre gig 1-2 months in advance and have a few weeks to read the book, practice, and get all the gear I might need. However, this...
Seussical - Benjamin Barham-Wiese
"Often, I get a theatre gig 1-2 months in advance and have a few weeks to read the book, practice, and get all the gear I might need. However, this...
The Addams Family - Billy Miller
Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
The Addams Family - Billy Miller
Billy Miller’s percussion setup for the Broadway production of The Addams Family at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Scandalous - Billy Miller
Billy Miller's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Scandalous at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Scandalous - Billy Miller
Billy Miller's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Scandalous at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Musical Theatre Articles
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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...
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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...
