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2 Cool Percussion specialize in sturdy, custom-built front ensemble / pit field frames and cart and stands. All custom made to order if you need something special let know and we can do it. And if you need something quickly let know soon, so I can have it ready before your next show. Check out some of 2 Cool Percussion products http://2coolpercussion.com/index_002.htm Mallet Keyboard Frames Concert Bass Drum Stands Marching Drum Stands Chimes Stand Concert Tom Drum Racks Timpani Cart Drum Set Field Cart Electronic Keyboard Carts Speaker Carts Spinning Bass Drum Attachments Steel Drum Stands Troop Block / Marching Machine Rack Tom Racks Trap Table Carts BBQ Drum Rack Spinning Quad Back Bar Gyroscope and Roatating Drum Racks Off World Percussion, Invader V3 Practice Drum Pads Ram Pad Practice Drum Pad Carbon Fiber Marching Drum, coming soon. And much more Built to be tough with all metal designes as well as built to last and be easy to use and practical. 10" and 8" pneumatic tires and solid castors available. Made in The USA ron@2coolpercussion.com Call 1-423-462-2059 today. Thanks for looking. Velvet Knight's "concert tom drum rack",as seen below.

2 Cool Percussion specialize in sturdy, custom-built front ensemble / pit field frames and cart and stands. All custom made to order if you need something special let know and we can do it. Check out some of 2 Cool Percussion products Mallet Keyboard Frames Concert Bass Drum Stands Marching Drum Stands Chimes Stand Concert Tom Drum Racks Timpani Cart Drum Set Field Cart Electronic Keyboard Carts Speaker Carts Spinning Bass Drum Attachments Steel Drum Stands Troop Block / Marching Machine Rack Tom Racks Trap Table Carts BBQ Drum Rack Spinning Quad Back Bar Gyroscope and Roatating Drum Racks Off World Percussion, Invader V3 Practice Drum Pads Ram Pad Practice Drum Pad Carbon Fiber Marching Drum, coming soon. And much more Built to be tough with all metal designes as well as built to last and be easy to use and practical. 10" and 8" pneumatic tires and solid castors available. Made in The USA http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_002.htm ron@2coolpercussion.com Call 1-423-462-2059 today. Thanks for looking. Velvet Knight's "more cow bell" drum rack, as seen below.

That is the coolest APP ever for practice marching on the field with an I Phone.

2 Cool Percussion Mallet Keyboard Frames The mallet keyboard frames are custom made to order for either bells, xylophones,vibraphones and marimbas. Make your old mallet instrument look new with new frame from 2 Cool Percussion. Height adjustable and has a 3 side drum rack that flips up and down for narrow passages such a doorway and tight storage areas ways, comes with 4 multi clamps. Mount cymbals booms and drums and more to the 3 sided drum rack. 4 - 8" no flat castors for rough terrain, so its easy to move in grass and gravel parking lots. Plus a tow hitch/handle so you can hitch multiple instruments together, like a train of instruments. Great for small pits with 3 members and need 6 instrument on the field or across campus fast. Made to be tough, and if you need something custom added to frame let me I can design it into the frame. School P.O.'s welcomed. Visit 2 Cool Percussion at http://www.2coolpercussion.com/product-mallet-keyboard-frame-w_-3-sided-rack.html Or email me at ron@2coolpercussion.com or call 423-462-2059 Thanks for looking. Check out the You Tube video

Wax the bearing edge with canning wax, the stuff they use for canning fruit ( you can get it at the super market in a block). It will make the drum crank up faster and with less broken heads. Also check for any sharp spots in the bearing edge if any smooth out with sand paper.

But some drumlines that went to WGI World Championship, folded after going. One trip to Dayton and out. There needs to be a financial stress test, if they do go they have enough funds to come back next season. With some groups it wasn't money but recruiting. A fund raising expert and a recruiting expert are needed at finals to give needed advice to the drumline. I know some lines are good at it and other need all the help they can get. These are some things that drum corps needs too. Maybe a Chef Ramsey type person (Kitchen Nightmare TV Show) That goes out and kick some butt when needed to get the group thinking and doing it right in the area of the country. Every corps/line is different and location but does what works there.

What about doing what WGI does have different classes, there is 8 classes, independence class, ( a, open and world ) scholastic class( a, open and world) and concert class (open, world) So for drum corps there would be no scholastic class, but there could be. But go back to the old days have division, have division 3, 2 and 1 But go a little bit farther. All based on what class you corps is. You could have all age class and junior class and youth class, scholastic class (high school class, middle school class and international class, and marching band class ( summer marching band) too. All based on what type of corps you have. Example: All age class 3 winner somebody like Alliance, or Youth class 3 Blue Devil C Corps) or Junior class 2 winner Teal Sound, Avon High School Marching Band winner division 1 high school class and so on. Indoor class 5 which is mini corps 30 or less (a class), marched or stand still on a basket ball court inside. Indoor class 4 which is still mini (open class), 30 members and up what 1 bus can hold say 45 member or more still on a basket ball court. Indoor class 3 would be mini corps still on a basket ball court, max size of what ever two buses can hold say 90 members. Indoor class 2 full size corps indoor, this division is still indoor, max size. A little not as talented corps but still really good. Indoor class 1 , full size corps, super talented but still indoor. Finally Outdoor division class 4 through 1 (all age, junior, youth and scholastic high school and middle school. Break down the same as above but on a football field. This would give every one a chance to win their class, from the Blue Devil C corps to a mini corps to the Teal Sound to Alliance to Blue Devils A and so on. Every drum corps in every size and type , with competition all over the county, in either indoor or outdoor type.. Have regional show and local shows everywhere, but you have to qualify the go the world championship much like WGI does it. But the corps have to pass the financial stress test to go to worlds, so not to lose any corps because of financials, so if you don't have the bucks stay local. Right now having this many division doesn't make sense but this would help to grow the numbers of drum corps and when you have hundred to thousand of corps having different division winners would make sense.

What about doing what WGI does have different classes, there is 8 classes, independence class, ( a, open and world ) scholastic class( a, open and world) and concert class (open, world) So for drum corps there would be no scholastic class, but there could be. But go back to the old days have division, have division 3, 2 and 1 But go a little farther have All based on what class you corps is. You could have all age class and junior class and youth class, scholastic class (high school class, middle school class and international class too. All based on what type of corps you have. Example: All age class 3 winner somebody like Alliance, or Youth class 3 Blue Devil C Corps) or Junior class 2 winner Teal Sound, Avon High School drum corps winner division 1 high school class and so on. Indoor class 5 which is mini corps 30 or less (a class), marched or stand still on a basket ball court inside. Indoor class 4 which is still mini (open class), 30 members and up what 1 bus can hold say 45 member or more still on a basket ball court. Indoor class 3 would be mini corps still on a basket ball court, max size of what ever two buses can hold say 90 members. Indoor class 2 full size corps indoor, this division is still indoor, max size. A little not as talented corps but still really good. Indoor class 1 , full size corps, super talented but still indoor. Finally Outdoor division class 4 through 1 (all age, junior, youth and scholastic high school and middle school. Break down the same as above but on a football field. This would give every one a chance to win their class, from the Blue Devil C corps to a mini corps to the Teal Sound to Alliance to Blue Devils A and so on. Every drum corps in every size and type , with competition all over the county, in either indoor or outdoor type.. Have regional show and local shows everywhere, but you have to qualify the go the world championship much like WGI does it. But the corps have to pass the financial stress test to go to worlds, so not to lose any corps because of financials, so if you don't have the bucks stay local. Right now having this many division doesn't make sense but this would help to grow the numbers of drum corps and when you have hundred to thousand of corps having different division would make sense.

2 Cool Percussion specialize in sturdy, custom-built front ensemble / pit field frames and cart and stands. All custom made to order if you need something special let know and we can do it. Check out some of 2 Cool Percussion products Mallet Keyboard Frames Drum Set Field Cart Prop Carts Drum Set Rack on Wheels Concert Bass Drum Stands Gong Stands Bell Carts Marching Drum Stands Chimes Stand Concert Tom Drum Racks Timpani Cart Electronic Keyboard Carts Speaker Carts SKB Gig Carts Spinning Bass Drum Attachments Steel Drum Stands Troop Block / Marching Machine Rack Tom Racks Trap Table Carts Uniform Racks BBQ Drum Rack Spinning Quad Back Bar Gyroscope and Roatating Drum Racks Off World Percussion, Invader V3 Practice Drum Pads Ram Pad Practice Drum Pad Carbon Fiber Marching Drum, coming soon. And much more Custom made to order, built to be tough with all metal design as well as built to last and easy to use and practical. 8" no flat cast and solid 4" castors available. Made in The USA http://www.2coolpercussion.com/all_products.html ron@2coolpercusion.com Call 423-462-2059 today. Thanks for looking.

Channel 8 News, Indiana, link to video The Founder of Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps and Blast, pass away. He help the Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle in so many ways back in the day, he will be missed. I got a chance to talk to Bill Cook back in 1988 in Chandler, AZ and Bill told me Star was looking for a lead soprano, I mention a friend of mine Randy; my former drum corps folded that year and month; and I got Randy an audition for a lead soprano horn spot which Randy got and marched with Star in 1988. Bill has done so much for drum corps behind the scenes that most members of drum corps don't even know about. Thanks Bill your a 2 Cool guy, drum corps will miss you. I guess God is starting a new drum corps and needs some of Bill help.

Hi Everyone Check out 2 Cool Percussion carbon fiber marching drums, http://www.2coolperc...m/index_053.htm or email for more info, ron@2coolpercussion.com The carbon fiber marching snare drum weight 10 lbs. Coming soon. This is not the final design more changes to come. I'm designing super light marching drums to help save your backs. Snares, Quads and bass drums.

Hi Everyone Check out 2 Cool Percussion carbon fiber marching drums, http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_053.htm or email for more info ron@2coolpercussion.com The carbon fiber marching snare drum weight 10 lbs. Coming soon. This is not the final design more changes to come. Snares, quads, and bass drums too.

The contra soloist could really play, he could scream. Killer player.

Concert Tom Field Drum Rack 7236 LT or 5632 LT for sale from 2 Cool Percussion Mount most anything on it like bells, set of concert toms, cow bells, wood blocks, crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, concert snare, congas, bongos, 5 note chime holder, trap table etc ,etc. Roll on and off the field with less stress move ten or more aux. instruments at once. Folds down for easy storage. Has 4 -- 8" pneumatic tires. Check it out at http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_031.htm Call us at 423-462-2059 cell# 1-423-381-9465 or email ron@2coolpercussion.com

From 2 Cool Percussion Concert Tom Field Drum Rack 7236 LT or 5632 LT for sale from 2 Cool Percussion Mount most anything on it like bells, set of concert toms, cow bells, wood blocks, crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, concert snare, congas, bongos, 5 note chime holder, trap table etc ,etc. Roll on and off the field with less stress move ten or more aux. instruments at once. Has 4-- 8" pneumatic tires. Check it out at http://www.2coolperc...m/index_031.htm Call us at 423-462-2059 cell# 1-423-381-9465 or email ron@2coolpercussion.com I can make you a deal for your group.

From 2 Cool Percussion Concert Tom Field Drum Rack 7236 LT or 5632 LT for sale from 2 Cool Percussion Mount most anything on it like bells, set of concert toms, cow bells, wood blocks, crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, concert snare, congas, bongos, 5 note chime holder, trap table etc ,etc. Roll on and off the field with less stress move ten or more aux. instruments at once. Has 4-- 8" pneumatic tires. Check it out at http://www.2coolperc...m/index_031.htm Call us at 423-462-2059 cell# 1-423-381-9465 or email ron@2coolpercussion.com

Check out http://www.vintagelogos.com/products.html they have a Removable & Reusable drum skin that goes on the drum head you already have. Check it out. Here is ther phone number 1-888-351-0075 or email them at http://www.vintagelogos.com/contact.html Give them a call see if this is what you looking for.

I was just hoping that Drum Corps Planet could start a section on Small Drum Corps Assoication ,or ( Arena Drum Corps ) much like they do for DCA and DCI section. Small drum is the way to go if your group has a small budget in this tight economy, and then go on to grow to a bigger corps, either a DCA or DCI group. Thanks for you time.

Check out 2 Cool Percussion I manufacture snare, quad and bass drum stands Here is the quad stand. It is height adjustable, the top can pivot back and forth to make the quad " level" and the hook leg is designed to move up and down so to go from flat on the ground to the bleacher / studium too. Or check it out at http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_010.htm Or email me at ron@2coolpercussion.com Or call me at 423-462-2059 Thanks for looking.

Hi Ron Thorpe 2 Cool Percussion, here is that cymbal attachment for marching bass drum. Click on the link to see my new part from 2 Cool Percussion, http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_048.htm Let me know if you guys are in need of a few for you drum lines. ron@2coolpercussion.com or just call 423-462-2059 Thanks for looking.

Check the pad carrier at www.danmarkcarriers.com March and play your show, works great when just learning music to drill. Doesn't wear out your back out. Can work drill and music without yelling over the line, such as move this way or that way. It with help drumlines that do more than stroke the 50, work their drill better. Get more done faster. 2 Cool

Hi Friceox Ron Thorpe 2 Cool Percussion 2 Cool Percussion makes a marching bass drum rack, the 7236 XLT Drum Rack, http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_031.htm, for 8 bass drums I will have to make it bigger to fit all the drums. you can move all the bass drums at once with one person. After marching band season you can use it as a concert tom rack again. Let me know Ron ron@2coolpercussion.com or call 423-462-2059 or cell# 423-381-9465

I make chimes stand legs, Ron Thorpe of 2 Cool Percussion--- it makes the chimes all terrain with 8" pneumatic tires and a tow handle, so dirt roads and grass fields are no trouble for the chimes. Remove old legs and add the new legs. Check it out at http://www.2coolpercussion.com/index_016.htm or call 423-462-2059 ron@2coolpercussion.com