Added Perc Variation at Butlins

Percussion players can use a third timpani in the Second Section contest at Butlins this weekend.

Player can use a third timpani in the Second Section if they wish

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

Percussionists with bands at the Butlins Mineworkers Championships playing 'Variations for Brass Band' by Vaughan Williams in the Second Section this weekend will be able to use a third timpani if they wish.

In response to competing requests, percussion provider Ray Payne has provided a 26"timpani to go alongside the 32"and 29"Majestic cooper instruments already provided.

In response to competing requests, percussion provider Ray Payne has provided a 26"timpani to go alongside the 32"and 29"Majestic cooper instruments already provided4BR

Percussion provision:

Already provided for the players in the contest are:

36"Bergerault orchestral bass drum on tilting stand
Fibes kit bass drum and pedal
DW snare drum on tall stand
18"Zildjian suspended crash cymbal
Bergerault Valise glockenspiel on stand
Adams Artist pedal glockenspiel (range: 3.3 octaves C5 — E8) to use as Celeste
Grover triangle on stand

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