Pearl Drums - Concert News

8/9/2010FSU releases CD "Volume One" featuring Pearl/Adams InstrumentsThe Florida State University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Pearl/Adams Artist Dr. John W. Parks IV announces the release of their latest project CD titled Volume One. The album features the FSU Percussion Ensemble using an extensive number of Pearl and Adams instruments including Adams Classic Custom Marimbas, Pearl Philharmonic Snare Drums, Concert Toms and more.

This wonderfully-recorded CD covers a wide range of the percussion ensemble repertoire spanning from “Third Construction” by John Cage to a newly commissioned work “Gasoline Rainbow” by Adam Silverman, as well as “From in Contact” by fellow Pearl /Adams Artist David Skidmore.

For more information on how to get a copy of the CD contact Dr. Parks at jparks@fsu.edu.

Also, to learn more about the FSU percussion program, be sure to visit the FSU Percussion Home Page. Watch for more information about the reopening of the historic Ruby Diamond Concert Hall at FSU, and also about the exclusively and complete Pearl/Adams percussion sections that will be installed in two new spaces within the facility!

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Voyager Frame upgrades for 2010

7/5/2010Adams has updated and improved on the Voyager frame system for even better performance and durability

Pearl’s Concert Series Snare Drums provide the look, sound, and quality of a professional instrument at an attractive price.

Available in both 14x5.5” (CRP1455468) and 14.6.5” (CRP1465468) depths, this 6-ply 100% Maple snare drum is great for any musical situation, providing a wide dynamic range and well-balanced overall response. Complete with 2.3mm triple-flanged SuperHoop II rims, vintage snare beds, an SR-017 strainer, and specially designed Angle-Mounted Stainless steel and coated cable snares, The Pearl Concert Series Maple snare drum is great for a player looking for a fantastic “first” concert instrument, or any ensemble that needs the articulation, tone, and projection that only Pearl can provide.

Previously available only in Natural Maple and Piano Black finishes, Pearl’s Concert Series Snare Drum is now being released in our luxurious Limited Edition Artisan 2 #468 Natural Feathered Walnut finish, an eco-friendly digital grain transfer process that allows Pearl to reproduce exotic woods without harvesting endangered or rare woods, providing a one-of-a-kind covering on the drum.

Click here for a hi-res picture of the drum...

Adams Musical Instruments wins the prestigious Dutch King William 1 Award 2010

6/29/2010The most important Dutch business Award was received by Adams president Frans Swinkels at the hands of the Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and was awarded with a big standing ovation of the attendees in the Royal Theatre in The Hague on June 25th, 2010.

Xenakis’ Persephassa on water in NYC

6/17/2010Pearl /Adams Artists Greg Beyer and Doug Perkins to perform Xenakis’ Persephassa on water presented by MMNY: Make Music New York. No doubt the performance of Persephassa around New York City’s Central Park Lake on June 21st will be one of the summer's most spectacular percussion events.

Caixa Trio presents at TN Governor's School for the Arts

6/16/2010On June 11, The Caixa Trio presented a clinic for top high school arts students...