Percussion
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Own A Piece Of Drumstick History
Own and live in a piece of Vater Drumsticks history! This building was originally a barn that housed the first Vater Factory in the 1980's. It has since been turned into a residential home. For more information, follow the link…
Cale Parks of Yeasayer
I am Cale Parks, currently drumming for the band Yeasayer. Percussion began for me at age thirteen, a gateway to after-school basement bands, which led to all-state orchestras, which prompted the scholarship that got the jazz degree, then defiance of…
Snare Drum and Percussion Clinic
Presented At Piano Trends Music, 35 Berkshire Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 by instructors Greg and Steve Guelzo. November 3rd, 1:00-3:00 pm Subjects to be covered: * How to select a snare drum, parts of the snare drum * Snare drum tuning…
USC Thornton Percussion Ensemble Celebrates John Cage's Centenary
USC Thornton Percussion Ensemble Celebrates John Cage Centenary in a concert featuring his major works for percussion Monday, November 12, 2012 at 7:30PM Ensemble led by Thornton faculty member and Principal Timpanist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Joseph Pereira In the…
Rhythm! Discovery Center Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants
—Experience Interactive Exhibits and Over 150 Percussion Instruments to Play — On Saturday September 29, 2012, Rhythm! Discovery Center, along with 7 other Indianapolis-area institutions, will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for…
Calling All New York Area Percussionists: Gallant Entertainment Inc. Auditions At Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Gallant Entertainment (GEI) Inc., with the support of Yamaha Corporation of America, will hold marching percussion auditions at Yamaha Artist Services in New York on June 30, 2012, for Gallant’s premiere performance season. Marching percussionists of all ages are invited…
Natal Ash, Birch, Bubinga, and Maple Drumsets
Natal Drums was established in London in 1965 and focused primarily on congas and bongos. Around the same time, Jim Marshall, a drummer and also the founder of Marshall Amplification, owned a drum shop where he sold Natal percussion. In…
PoleCat Percussion Tripod Replacement System
The PoleCat is a permanent percussion stand holder that eliminates the need for traditional tripod legs, offering exact placement of your kit every time while minimizing your playing area. Made of lightweight polyurethane and fiberglass, the PoleCat system attaches to…
Gimme 10! Bobby Sanabria
This piece originally ran in the April 2010 issue of Modern Drummer. One of the most world-traveled, well-spoken, and high-profile drummer/leaders on the planet tells us what’s what, Sanabria style. Check out clinics other than just drum and percussion events. The…
The Steven Kroon Sextet Performances Annouced
The Steven Kroon Sextet will be performing two sets at The Jazz Standard in New York City on March 22, 2012. Set times are 7:30pm and 9:30pm, and tickets are $20. Go to the The Jazz Standard website or call 212-576-2232 to make…
What You Need To Know About...Hand Drums
by Fran Azzarto It’s common for drumset players to be curious about hand drumming, and to eventually decide to buy their first set of bongos…or would congas be better…or perhaps a djembe? Modern Drummer’s sister publication, Drum Business, recently ran an…
Audix DP-QUAD Mic Pack
Designed specifically for drums and percussion, the DP-QUAD mic pack contains a combination of microphones needed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drumkit. Featuring a D6 large dynamic mic for the bass drum, an i5 dynamic mic…
Kopf Percussion S-Series Snare Cajon
The S-Series snare cajon has a poplar shell with dual playing surfaces made from Baltic birch plywood. Four non-adjustable snares add a crisp snare effect. kopfpercussion.com
Toca Synergy Fiberglass Conga Set
Toca Percussion recently introduced a fiberglass version of its popular and affordably priced Synergy series conga set. These drums feature 28"-tall shells with 10" and 11" head diameters. The drums are fitted with natural rawhide heads to produce high, bright…
