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Drum and Percussion Setups
Sweeney Todd - Quinton Perry, Henry Rice
"Another weird instrument we needed was a whistle. I did some research and found out the actual show used a steam locomotive train whistle. A very high-pitched, shrill noise, that...
Sweeney Todd - Quinton Perry, Henry Rice
"Another weird instrument we needed was a whistle. I did some research and found out the actual show used a steam locomotive train whistle. A very high-pitched, shrill noise, that...
The Little Mermaid - Rex Lycan
"There was quite a bit of Latin bongo playing in this show, as well as plenty of orchestral numbers. There are maybe two or three crotale notes so I did...
The Little Mermaid - Rex Lycan
"There was quite a bit of Latin bongo playing in this show, as well as plenty of orchestral numbers. There are maybe two or three crotale notes so I did...
Mean Girls - Ron Grassi
Ron Grassi's drum set setup for Mean Girls at Archbishop Performing Arts, in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Mean Girls - Ron Grassi
Ron Grassi's drum set setup for Mean Girls at Archbishop Performing Arts, in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Matilda Jr. - Alvaro Domingo
"With the space I had, I knew having an actual set of timpani would not be possible, so I opted to trigger them off of the Alesis Strike MultiPad. In...
Matilda Jr. - Alvaro Domingo
"With the space I had, I knew having an actual set of timpani would not be possible, so I opted to trigger them off of the Alesis Strike MultiPad. In...
Side Show - Mike Drake
Mike Drake's set up for Side Show at the Casa Mañana Theater, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Side Show - Mike Drake
Mike Drake's set up for Side Show at the Casa Mañana Theater, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bruce - Paul Hansen
"The orchestra was stationed in the theater's rehearsal studio next to the main stage, and was considered a part of the set. We were set up and lit as if...
Bruce - Paul Hansen
"The orchestra was stationed in the theater's rehearsal studio next to the main stage, and was considered a part of the set. We were set up and lit as if...
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...
