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Excelcia's newest flexible release, Ensemble Builders for Percussion, Six Ensemble Works Playable With As Few As Four Percussionists, is a set of six newly-composed pieces from dynamic percussionist, educator and…
Hal Leonard has released The First 50 Solos You Should Play on Snare Drum. This comprehensive resource includes 50 snare etudes, orchestra excerpts, and contest solos highlighting a variety of skills,…
On March 1, 2021, the Jazz community lost the fearless Ralph Peterson Jr. following a six-year battle with cancer. Ralph’s fierce advocacy for maintaining the Blakey-esque hard bop traditions was…
It’s always a pleasure to be in the position to pass along good news and the results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 400 businesses –…
In early September, Mapex Drums announced the Uplift Campaign, creating a platform for endorsing artists to host drumming events in their communities – with full support from the brand, which…
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
For houses of worship that need a better monitoring solution for some audience members, audio/visual leader VocoPro has announced its new IEM-ASSIST EXTEND systems. VocoPro’s IEM-ASSIST listening systems (available in 8,…
SONOR Drums has joined The Sounds of The Underground as the official drum sponsor for the cutting edge live concert series which features performances by the hottest up-and-coming alternative…
New for 2021, the True Touch Training Kit is an innovative and comprehensive practice tool from TAMA that plays at the low volumes required for home practice situations. It also…
The poor, marshy soil conditions in the triangular patch of land between the manors of Battersea and Clapham made it unsuitable for farming when neighboring fields were put under plough…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) announces the expansion of the organization’s Board of Directors, as long-term PMC board member David Jewell transitions to an advisory role upon his retirement from…
PlayDrums.com, the online hub connecting drummers and the percussion community with members of the Percussion Marketing Council, announces the expansion of the new Experience Drumming! education program to community-based learning…
