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Author: Tom

  • The Ever Expanding Outdoor Marimba

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    If you go back far enough, I’m sure you can remember the days when there were NO Mallet Instruments on the marching field…or any other sideline percussion for that matter. Even if you don’t go back quite that far, you probably remember the day when sideline percussion was made up of one Marimba, Xylophone, Vibe,…

  • Marching Snare Drum Heads…Kevlar or Mylar?

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    Marching season is right around the corner and as schools and individuals prepare to purchase new marching snare drum heads for their Marching Snare Drums, the age old question of Kevlar versus Mylar will once again become a topic of debate. While there may be some aspects of the discussion that are of a “personal…

  • Steve Weiss Music Welcomes Yamaha Combo Products

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    All of us at Steve Weiss Music, Inc. are very happy to welcome a “new” vendor to our product lineup, Yamaha Combo Division Products. Yes, we are once again officially authorized Yamaha Combo Dealers, which means we can help you with all of your Yamaha needs. Newly added products include Yamaha Drum Sets, Snare Drums,…

  • Taiko Drumming

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    Although not as popular in school and community circles as Brazilian Percussion groups or Samba Schools (primarily due to the overall cost factors), Taiko Drumming is becoming more popular and more affordable. The gain in popularity is due to the increase of awareness and instrument availability. With the addition of this line of products into…

  • My thoughts on the Pearl MBS2000 Marching Bass Drum Stand

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    This past weekend, I was able to check out the new Pearl MBS2000 Marching Bass Drum Stand while teaching the Percussion Ensemble at Villanova University and thought I would pass along my findings. This stand was designed to be a lower priced alternative ($79.95) to Stadium Series Hardware ($150). There are no movable legs on…

  • Website Update

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    Spring has sprung here at Steve Weiss Music, Inc, despite the last gasp from ‘Ole Man Winter to dump what I hope is the last of the wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain into our region. No matter what weather you are “enjoying” right now, I hope you will check out all of…