Vic FIrth - Symphonic Collection Snare Drumsticks - Matt Howard - Laminated Birch - Wood Tip

• Vic Firth Signature artist Matt Howard is pricipal percussionist in the renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic
• His signature concert snare stick provides the weight and control of laminated birch with a notably responsive feel. The swoop taper combined with the larger tip helps optimize bounce with very little effort, ensuring a soft grip and effortless response. This allows the player to be very nimble and versatile while not having a thin sound, especially at the soft dynamics
• Laminated birch in a natural finish
• Taper: Long | Tip: Round
• Diameter: .630 inches | 1.6 cm , Length: 17 inches | 43.18 cm

Product Description Matthew Howard is the youngest Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the same orchestra he grew up watching as a Los Angeles native. Before joining the LA Phil, he was a resident of Miami, where he was a Percussion Fellow with the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. He has performed with such groups as the San Francisco Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, and Boston Ballet. He also has been a member in the National Repertory Orchestra, Verbier Festival Orchestra, and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. Manufacturer's Description Vic Firth Drumsticks are dedicated to providing drummers with "The Perfect Pair", and are the most popular brand of drumsticks in the world. Vic Firth has always led the way in creating strong, consistent drumsticks; with a cut, shape, and spec to suit every drummer. The late Everett “Vic” Firth surrounded himself with the best of the best, so he knew each member of the Vic Firth family would work with a passion unsurpassed in the industry. From their precision manufacturing and matching methods to their amazing product range, Vic Firth offers quality you can depend on, no matter what you play. Choose the sticks the pros have been depending on for over four decades — Vic Firth sticks!