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About Troy C. Wollwage

Troy Wollwage was the Department Manager for Yamaha percussion in the U.S. He has an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is an alumnus of the world-famous USC Trojan Marching Band and appeared in the movie “Naked Gun,” as well as numerous TV shows.

Timpani Bowl Construction

A level of detail that leads to greater tuning accuracy and more consistent quality of sound.

Acoustalon™ Marimba and Xylophone Tone Bars

This synthetic material provides an excellent alternative to wood.

Reimagining the Vibraphone

A level of detail that leads to better playability and a more consistent sound quality.

Reimagining Chimes

A refined design leads to improved sound, playability and handling.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Celestes

Inform your purchasing decision when buying a celeste for your school or church.

Seven Things About Chimes You May Not Know

There’s a lot to this unique instrument.

How To Set Up a Student Percussion Kit

Get playing in just minutes!

Anatomy of Chimes

What are the components that go into a set of chimes?

Anatomy of A Marching Snare Drum

What are the components that go into a marching snare drum?

Anatomy of a Marimba

What are the components that go into a marimba?

Anatomy of a Vibraphone

What are the components that go into vibes?

Buying New Timpani? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nine important tips for band directors.

A Brief History of Yamaha Timpani

Celebrating over 30 years of timpani.

Anatomy of Timpani

These are the parts that make up timpani.

How to Eliminate Unwanted Overtones in Your Marching Bass Drum

Create true resonant tones with the use of this simple product.

Nine Things to Know Before Buying a Drumline

Tips to ensure you make the right purchase.

Tuning Tips for Marching Percussion

Find the right pitch for your marching drum and keep it there.

Here’s What to Do When Your Marching Drums Get Wet

Avoiding disaster when the skies open up.

How to Make Your Percussion Camp a Success, Part 2

Launching a successful marketing campaign, and what do to during and after the event.

How to Make Your Percussion Camp a Success, Part 1

With a little upfront planning, you can ensure that all goes smoothly.

Online Tools for Music Educators

Stay informed about the state of music education.

26 Essential Rudiments of Social Media for Music Educators

A guide to integrating social media into your communications.

Behind-the-Scenes Video Tours of Yamaha Percussion Production Facilities

Pay a visit to where your percussion instruments are constructed.

History of Drum Corps and Yamaha

Partnering and innovation for success at DCI.

The Most Awarded Music Instrument Brand in Drum Corps

Yamaha-supported drum corps take the prize year after year.

The Sound of College Bowl Games

Here’s why winning colleges choose Yamaha percussion instruments.

Madison Scouts and Yamaha – Marching Together Since 1985

Partners in great percussion.