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Drum and Percussion Setups

Keith Wilson's percussion setup for Shrek at Archbishop Wood Performing Arts, in Warminster, Pennsylvania.

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...

Mamma Mia! - Will Marinelli

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...

Elf - Will Marinelli

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...

Frozen - Jeff MacPherson

Frozen - Jeff MacPherson

"I sit behind my drums at a low to medium height. My hips are parallel to the floor. This allows me to generate as much power as possible when hitting...

Frozen - Jeff MacPherson

"I sit behind my drums at a low to medium height. My hips are parallel to the floor. This allows me to generate as much power as possible when hitting...

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The Book of Mormon - Sean McDaniel

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The Book of Mormon - Sean McDaniel

Sean McDaniel's setup for the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Andy Jones' percussion setup for the currently running Broadway production of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre.

Wicked - Andy Jones

Andy Jones' percussion setup for the Broadway production of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City.

Wicked - Andy Jones

Andy Jones' percussion setup for the Broadway production of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City.

Musical Theatre Articles

  • My Way to Broadway

    My Way to Broadway

    By Chihiro Shibayama "Thursday, February 16th, 2017 was a special day. I was both excited and nervous as I stepped into SIR Studios in Manhattan to start the first orchestra...

    My Way to Broadway

    By Chihiro Shibayama "Thursday, February 16th, 2017 was a special day. I was both excited and nervous as I stepped into SIR Studios in Manhattan to start the first orchestra...

  • Setting Up a New Broadway Percussion Book

    Setting Up a New Broadway Percussion Book

    By Bill Hayes "When preparing a percussion book for a new Broadway show, we occasionally get the music in advance. That allows us to start our “treasure hunt” early, to have...

    Setting Up a New Broadway Percussion Book

    By Bill Hayes "When preparing a percussion book for a new Broadway show, we occasionally get the music in advance. That allows us to start our “treasure hunt” early, to have...

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