ANAHEIM, Calif.—Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division is pleased to introduce new Student Percussion Kits at Winter NAMM 2010. Designed with a focus on flexibility, the new kits will allow educators to reduce the carrying weight for the student.

Offering a back pack snare and bell kit paring option, the percussion kits are built to be modular and lightweight. Given the heaviness of many student percussion kits on the market today, the Yamaha kits let the student carry to class only what he or she needs for rehearsal and/or performance.

"Not much has changed with student percussion products in the past several years," noted Troy Wollwage, Marketing Manager, Yamaha Percussion. "With the Yamaha 12-inch snare drum and modular, component system, we have reduced the carrying weight for the student. This product allows dealers to build or create the kit they need and only invest in the components of it that they will need. It is designed to be flexible with the dealers, educators and students need or 'Go as you Grow' system."

Available in June 2010, the kits are comprised of the following models:

• SK-275 Mini Snare Kit w/backpack
• SK-275R Mini Snare Kit w/backpack and roller
• SPK-275 Bell Kit w/backpack
• SPK-275R Bell Kit with w/backpack and roller
• SCK-275R Mini Combo Kit w/backpack and roller
• SC-275 Rolling Cart for Student Kits

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622, telephone (714) 522-9011, e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band.