Explore over 275 drum set and percussion setups used in Broadway, touring, and regional productions around the world.
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Broadway and Musical Theatre Drum and Percussion Setups
Come From Away - Ed Birch
"Going into the production I had been working with the sound team three months out discussing the space I needed, and what this setup is going to be like. Originally,...
Come From Away - Ed Birch
"Going into the production I had been working with the sound team three months out discussing the space I needed, and what this setup is going to be like. Originally,...
Austen's Pride - Dennis J Arcano
"This setup also included six total foot pedals: two on the timpani, a kick drum pedal, a hi-hat pedal, a sustain pedal for the mallet percussion via MainStage, and a...
Austen's Pride - Dennis J Arcano
"This setup also included six total foot pedals: two on the timpani, a kick drum pedal, a hi-hat pedal, a sustain pedal for the mallet percussion via MainStage, and a...
A Chorus Line - Paul Hansen
"The core of this simple layout conforms to the usual basic setup I’ve used for many years: timps to left, bells, then vibes with xylophone stacked over, you’ll find this...
A Chorus Line - Paul Hansen
"The core of this simple layout conforms to the usual basic setup I’ve used for many years: timps to left, bells, then vibes with xylophone stacked over, you’ll find this...
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."
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...
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Russ Nyberg
About 80% of the show is played with the Innovative 5A Multi Combo Sticks. There are so many moments where a suspended cymbal roll or timpani hit is snuck into...
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Russ Nyberg
About 80% of the show is played with the Innovative 5A Multi Combo Sticks. There are so many moments where a suspended cymbal roll or timpani hit is snuck into...