Optimum Percussion

18/03/2026

Adam’s Timpani have just arrived and it’s tuning day at the new warehouse. These beautiful timpani are on their way to their new owners.

16/03/2026

Bopworks Jazz Drumsticks create genuine, faithful replications of the designs that produced a sound and feel hard to find in the modern market. Recommended !!!

24/02/2026

16/02/2026

All the best with your marching activities. It was a pleasure setting up and tuning this drum for you. Thanks!

11/02/2026

Thanks for the shout out and the great video showing how these amazing RAT music stands work.

10/02/2026

A little in store drum circle staff training at Optimum Percussion. .

09/02/2026

Check out our classroom catalogue here:
https://www.optimumpercussion.com.au/catalogue

23/08/2025

Great day meeting friends at the State Band Championships and chatting about all things percussion.

08/08/2025

More photos celebrating the performers who competed last weekend at the Australian Drumline Competition. Our judge, Michael Crawford, has commented upon the “dedication and commitment shown by both students and directors, which has led to the tremendous growth” shown by all drumlines this year. Congratulations to everyone, and again, thank you to our sponsors, Innovative Percussion, Inc., Zildjian Australia, and Vic Firth.

04/08/2025

Australian Drumline Competition 2025 was held yesterday. Div A Champions were Port Macquarie Vanguard with Camberwell Grammar coming a very close second. Division B was won by Port Macquarie Brumbies. Colour Guard award was won by Irrawang High School.
The standard of technique and clarity improves every year with some exciting musical performances in both Test piece and Own Choice sections. Drumlines from Tasmania, Victoria, QLD and NSW performed for a large audience and were judged by Dr Michael Crawford from the University of North Texas. Thanks to Zildjian, Vic Firth and Innovative Percussion for donating the prizes.

02/08/2025

Drumline Director’s Clinic with Dr Michael Crawford from the University of North Texas. A wealth of knowledge generously shared for all of the battery instruments including technique, sound, rehearsal exercises, composition guide lines and tuning. Thank you Michael! Australian Drumline Competition tomorrow with 11 drumlines competing. Can’t wait!