New Timpani For Lakeview

By Mr. Taylor (Reposted From October Newsletter)

Lakeview Elementary has purchased a “new” set of timpani this year to replace the set of timpani that have been there for many years. Last year, West Music examined the timpani and found that there was no guarantee they could be fixed and that, if they could be fixed, they would not be fixed at an inexpensive price. The timpani could not be used properly unless they were repaired.
So the process began of pricing new timpani. The cheapest new set of two timpani would cost around $5000. That cost was prohibitive to our ability to purchase replacements.
This summer, however, a set of four used timpani were traded in to the music company and they sold them to us for an extremely reduced rate. The Band Boosters generously paid for $1000 of the cost and the school district is working to cover the rest of the cost.
Now our elementary percussion students will get the opportunity to learn how to properly play and tunetimpani. This will help them as they advance through the program to be well-rounded percussionists.
If you have an interest in helping the school to cover the cost of the new timpani, please feel free to call or email Mr. Taylor to discuss how to donate.