Perc provision for British Open announced

The extensive percussion requirements that will be provided by the British Open contest organisers on the day has been announced to help bands — and to make the contest flow a little bit quicker.

Monday, 18 July 2016

The organisers of the 164th British Open Championship have informed competing bands of the percussion instrumentation that will be provided for use at Symphony Hall on Saturday 10th September.

Help at hand

The equipment will be provided by Ray Payne, whose son, Michael will be available throughout the contest day to give assistance.

The organisers have also informed competitors that to help with an efficient changeover between bands, the timpani should not be moved from the original fixed position, and where possible, the stated percussion plan should be adhered to.

It has also been decided with the agreement of Peter Graham, the composer of 'The Triumph of Time' that the opening section of recorded clocks will be omitted for the British Open contest.

Meanwhile, any bands that are yet do so have also been asked to provide an updated biography (Max 300 words) and hi-resolution image to be used in the contest programme.

These should be sent to the contest controller, Frank Hodges at: frankhodges@btinternet.com

Limited number of tickets remain

With just over eight weeks to go before the contest, there are approximately 100 tickets remaining solely in the Grand Tier and the box office at Symphony Hall advises anyone who is yet to purchase their tickets, to do so quickly, to avoid any disappointment.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office on 0121 780 3333 or clicking on the following link:

https://www.thsh.co.uk/boxoffice/ticket/279535

To help with an efficient changeover between bands, the timpani should not be moved from the original fixed position, and where possible, the stated percussion plan should be adhered toContest organisers

Provided percussion:

Timpani (Percussion 1)
32"29"26"26"Majestic Symphonic Grand Copper Pedal Timpani and chair
Fall Creek Glockenspiel and stand
Majestic Artist Vibraphone (shared)
Traps Tray

Percussion 2
DW Snare Drum on tall stand
18"Zildjian K Constantinople Suspended Cymbal
15"Zildjian Hi Hats
20"Zildjian K Constantinople Clash Cymbals and cradle
LP Red Woodblock on stand
Whip
Adams 1 Â½"Tubular Bells (shared)
36"Adams Concert Bass Drum on tilting stand (shared)
36"Paiste Tam-Tam on stand (shared)
Traps Tray

Percussion 3
Adams Soloist 4 1/3rd octave Marimba(shared)
Adams 4 octave Xylophone (shared)
Yamaha Glockenspiel on stand
36"PaisteTam-tam on stand (shared)
Traps tray

Percussion 4
Majestic Artist Vibraphone (shared)
Adams 1 Â½"Tubular Bells (shared)
Adams Soloist 4 1/3rd octave Marimba (shared)
Adams Soloist 4 octave Xylophone (shared)
36"Adams Concert Bass Drum on tilting stand (shared)
36"Paiste Tam-Tam on stand (shared)
Traps tray

Further information:

Further information on the British Open can be found on the website: www.thebritishopen.net

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