Mr Beltz said the drums gave the band opportunity to widen the scope of their music.
“It opens up the opportunity for so many different pieces of music, and adds to the sound effect of our current music because you can actually tune them and make them different notes. They play a bit differently,” he said.
Mr Beltz said a lot of classical music used timpani drums.
“They give that background, deep, booming sound that really reverberates – Pirates of the Caribbean is a piece that uses timpanis, too,” he said.
Mr Beltz said the band, expanding under new musical director Lane Hyde, welcomed new players.
“We have a developmental band and a core group – we welcome people of all abilities,” he said.
“We want to make music available across the Wimmera. We don’t care where you’re coming from or what you’re doing, as long as you come along, play and enjoy yourself.”
The band practises each Tuesday at Horsham’s Jubilee Hall in Roberts Avenue; developmental at 5.30pm and core at 7.30pm.
To raise money for ongoing costs, the band is hosting a fundraising trivia night at Horsham RSL on Saturday, May 17.
“In the past we have bought new stands, chairs, and a new xylophone, and to buy the rights for a new song costs us $150,” Mr Beltz said.
“The trivia night will raise money for some beginner instruments.”
Tickets are available at Horsham RSL.
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