Drumms needed... new band forming in Bend, Oregon. Bend Fire and Rescue

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Permalink Reply by SMOKEnPipesJim on June 24, 2009 at 8:20pm

Capt. I am not a drummer but a piper who began a webforum for Fire service pipe bands, One of my Moderators is a side drummer with Napierville Ill. and is morethen willing to help you with any questions. At this early stage I would ask how many pipers, pipestudents, do you have, what do you think themake up ofthe drum line will be ? 2 sides 2 tenors and bass? How committed are the pipers and or pipestudents yuo should expect some guys going by the wayside since we all know "life happens" 5's a decent number for a dozen or under.... as far as sticks and stuff goes I would belay those questions to the drummers with experiance, I sent you a link to the forum, if you chose to stop in we would be glad to try to help you out

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Permalink Reply by David Mackenzie on June 25, 2009 at 10:01am

thanks for the reply. i will look into your site and have a look around. We have eight pipers and four drummers currently. all drummers at this point are sides. looks as if I will be also bass. the pipersare very committed (so far) they are starting to sound very good. I will look around your fourm and see what I can learn. thanks again for your time. stay safe..

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Permalink Reply by SMOKEnPipesJim on June 25, 2009 at 2:38pm

NO Problem Capt. over the last couple of years we've spent a lot of time trying to help outsome of the newer groups...PIerce County, Wa., Lethbridge Alberta, New Mexico FFP&D, Jonesboro, Ark. ff P&D... we have a couple of Firefighters who play as well as have sellpipes& drums retail.. uniforms etc... IF You post a query, you'll definately get some help..

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Permalink Reply by SMOKEnPipesJim on June 25, 2009 at 3:06pm

Capt. I just went into the forum, schroll down to the drums section and under "sides" there are several recent threads with otherguys who are weeks ahead of you, asking about sticks size length makers,drums brands, servicability what to consider, with them, as well as personal experiances with Both Brother firefighters who sell, as well as established buisnesses as well..definately this you can check out.. I also have a page of links to suppliers with outstanding reputations from all over the country for research at least..
Jim

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