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Drum and Percussion Setups
Mean Girls - Keith Wilson
"The main challenge that I found with this show was the very quick instrument and stick changes. Having a good pair of swizzle sticks is necessary to go from tambourine...
Mean Girls - Keith Wilson
"The main challenge that I found with this show was the very quick instrument and stick changes. Having a good pair of swizzle sticks is necessary to go from tambourine...
Back To The Future - Dave Roth
"The real impetus of this book is the timpani. It is definitely the driving force for the percussion in Back to the Future and it requires a big articulate sound...
Back To The Future - Dave Roth
"The real impetus of this book is the timpani. It is definitely the driving force for the percussion in Back to the Future and it requires a big articulate sound...
Mary Poppins - Andrew Warren
"This was a fun challenge to pair down three books into one. Although I am basically playing for 2 1/2 hours straight, it is a BLAST!. It gave me a...
Mary Poppins - Andrew Warren
"This was a fun challenge to pair down three books into one. Although I am basically playing for 2 1/2 hours straight, it is a BLAST!. It gave me a...
Something Rotten - Sean Ritenauer
Sean Ritenauer's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Something Rotten at the St James Theatre.
Something Rotten - Sean Ritenauer
Sean Ritenauer's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Something Rotten at the St James Theatre.
Something Rotten - Perry Cavari
Perry Cavari's drum set setup for the Broadway production of Something Rotten at the St James Theatre.
Something Rotten - Perry Cavari
Perry Cavari's drum set setup for the Broadway production of Something Rotten at the St James Theatre.
Ain't Misbehavin' - Scot Sexton
"I chose each of the cymbals for a specific sound as well. I went with fast crashes so that the sound would fade away fairly fast. The band was on...
Ain't Misbehavin' - Scot Sexton
"I chose each of the cymbals for a specific sound as well. I went with fast crashes so that the sound would fade away fairly fast. The band was on...
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...
