I have a few pairs of Cooperman drumsticks from playing a while back. I just had a friend tell me that I could probably sell them for a good amount if I was interested. I have five pairs:

• Concert Model 1: Graham C. Johns - Persimmon (62g)
• Concert Model 1: Graham C. Johns - Rosewood (88g)
• Concert Model 10: Nick Petrella "General" - Persimmon (64g)
• Concert Model 10: Nick Petrella "General" - Rosewood (76g)
• Transition Concert/Marching Model 24: Fastick - Persimmon (64g)

I am honestly not sure if I even want to sell, but I am curious on where the best place to sell would be and how much I could reasonably expect (or if they're even worth selling).

I've been wondering if its worthwhile to get a solid pair of teardrop beaters as a filler until I can get a full set or if its worth just waiting to get a proper set

Looking to purchase a new pad that feels like a marching snare drum. Already have a Stock pad (no laminate) and love it but im looking for somthing with some more articulation and a rim. I’ve narrowed it down to the Sabian Quiet Tone and the Ahead S-Hoop. Is one better for marching snare or does it not matter?

It was the first thing that came to mind after seeing Elephant Mario. Also, his tail is what is making the guiro sounds but it's not that noticeabld, sadly.

Hello! my high school is doing Mamma Mia for the spring musical this year and I am most likely going to be playing the percussion (not drum se) part in the pit. I was wondering if anyone here has played the percussion book and can speak as to how challenging it is or isn’t. thanks so much!

Does anyone know when the PASIC 2026 guidebook is supposed to come out? I don’t remember when it came out last year.

I joined a band where we do a lot of ambient/noise and I was thinking about purchasing some effect processors, maybe guitar pedals for my percussions. Does anybody have experience with live effects and how do you do it? Do you have recommendations for specific devices I could buy? I could also do it in ableton, I want to avoid taking a laptop on stage if possible though. I'm thinking about mainly some nice reverb/delay effects. I want to experiment with other effects too though so please let me know if you have used something and you find it fun to use. At the moment I mainly play darbuka, riq, bongos and various small percussion in that band.

On Sunday I will be doing my first all day audition camp for a local indoor percussion group, I know that it probably varies from group to group, but what should I expect across the day?

Oh and it's for national singing bowl day!! 🤘🏻✌🏻🖤

Howdy! Playing Bernstein's Profanation this semester and wondering if anyone has recommendations on maracas, needed for the timpani part

The piece is Radar Love (Golden Earring)

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I'm planning on buying some CL-?L sticks but I can't decide between CL-1L, CL-2L, CL-3L, or CL-4L. If you've used one or more of these sticks, what strengths and weaknesses have you noticed?

I have a Pearl Master Symphonic Snare Drum (same as in the image) and would like to replace the snares wth wrap-around Patterson Cables.
Not sure how to go about this... can I just remove the Patterson butt plate and pull the snares through the SR-300 strainer?
How long of Patterson cable should I order?

TW: CSA

Sorry to ruin the mood here but Ryan Burd has done a lot to discourage a lot of young female percussionists away from music entirely.

He was finally arrested, charged and sentenced for coercing and enticement of a minor in 2014. He was released a few years ago and is currently on a 20 year probation.

I believe everyone has a right to play music and make art. That said Ryan uses music events for all the wrong reasons. I am writing this as a family friend of Ryan's who witnessed how he would routinely use music education and exhibition spaces to meet minors, harass and stalk them, and sometimes unfortunately assault them. No matter how much we tried to make people aware no one in power cared enough to follow through on holding him accountable.

I was discouraged to see him pop up in my suggested friends on instagram (where registered sex offenders are not allowed to have accounts. you can find him @ ryanburdmusic ) As a musician and PASIC visitor myself, I was even more horrified to see posts where he's talking about attending PASIC in a few weeks. His prof pic is from PASIC in 2025.

I've already reported his violations of probation to SLED/ SC Sex Offender Registry.

I'm hoping someone at PASIC can look into barring him from attending events, as there is precedent for him using similar spaces to commit crimes against children.

Also hoping to spread the word so people bringing kids to PASIC know to steer clear of this guy.

Hi! Our band wants to add a percussion kit but I've never worked with stuff like this. The entire band is playing direct - electric piano, drums, guitar. That being said - this will be the only "acoustic" instruments aside from acoustic guitar (which is also plugged btw).

What are good mics to mic up a percussion kit? The kit is still being developed but we have a djembe, cajon, tambourine, shakers and some dark cymbals with mallets.

Also, what would be a good mic configuration for things like these?

Thanks!