Good morning,

How exciting that the State Band competition is just around the corner (literally). We are looking forward to a great time!  The schedule is now posted on the Band page on the TAPPS website.

2024 State Band Schedule

Below are the percussion instruments that will be available. They will be distributed between the Large performance and medium ensemble rooms.  There will be some in the warm up area. If you need something that is not on the list, you will need to bring that with you.

  • (4) Copper Ludwig Timpani (23, 26, 29, 32)
  • (1) Yamaha Concert Bell set
  • (1) 3 1/2 octave Musser Xylophone
  • (1) 3 octave Musser Combo Vibraphone
  • (1) 4 1/2 octave Musser Marimba
  • (1) 36″ Pearl Concert Bass Drum
  • (1) 1 1/2 octave Copper Concert Chimes
  • 4 timpani
  • Chimes
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone (small)
  • Orchestra Bells (Glockenspiel)
  • Bass Drum (smaller)
  •  4 – Adams Copper Timpani with Gauges
  •  1 – Pearl Bass Drum – 36 inch
  •  1 – Yamaha 4 ½ Octave Marimba
  •  1 – Musser Vibraphone – 3 Octave
  •  1 – Musser Xylophone – 3 ½ Octave
  •  1 – Orion Xylophone (New) – Rosewood Bars – 3 ½ Octave
  •  1 – Bergerault Concert Bells

We look forward to seeing you at the Waco Convention Center this next Monday or Tuesday!