drum
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It’s a bit harder to judge this update of “Flower Drum Song,” which is Hwang’s second crack at revising the book, originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The music makes a case for why “Brigadoon,” now in a soaring revival at Pasadena Playhouse, and “Flower Drum Song,” making a less assured reemergence at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo, should live again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Drum master Americo Teofilo, 37, dreams of performing among the greats, but is proud to parade in a parallel event in Rio de Janeiro's densely-populated north zone, which he describes as "more for the people."
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Police said the incident occurred on the Drum Road area of the town on Friday.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025
No one seemed to be paying them much attention, and most of the literature they were handing out turned into a big One Drum welcome mat at the front gates.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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