-Stan Leonard, Principal Timpanist, Pittsburgh Symphony (Retired) :
"Carlisle timpani sticks set a
standard of excellence for making music with the timpani. The various models
provide a wide spectrum of tone producing capabilities and are meticulously
hand crafted. I have used Carlisle sticks since their inception and
recommend them highly for the discriminating performer."
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Ed Stephan, Principal Timpanist: Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra:
"For as long as I've been a timpanist I've used Carlisle timpani
sticks. There's simply no other line of sticks available that offers the
variety of tone colors and quality of craftsmanship that Carlisle sticks
do. Knowing the craftsman himself as well as I do, I'm very assured that
every stick that leaves the shop is of the highest quality and beauty.
Beautifully hand crafted from top to bottom, Carlisle sticks inspire one to
play the timpani."
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Andrew Simco,
Principal Timpanist, Des Moines Metro Opera;
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra; Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Former Principal Timpanist, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
"I
have been using Carlisle timpani sticks since 1994 and have been extremely
satisfied with them. They are well-balanced, fit naturally into the hands,
are well voiced, and sound terrific. No matter the style of music, whether
it is Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, Mahler, or Stravinsky,
Carlisle sticks are the sticks to use, and you won't find better
craftsmanship anywhere."
Rune Andre Halvorsen, Timpanist, The Norwegian Broadcasting Orchestra,
Oslo, Norway
"I have to say (again), that your
sticks are my first choice in every style and variety of orchestras I am
playing with"
David Clarence, Principal Timpanist, Australian Opera and
Ballet
Orchestra
(Opera Australia)
" I am really happy to have discovered Ron Carlisle's timpani sticks. Not
only are they a beautifully graded set showing a deeply considered and
thoughtful approach to the needs of timpanists, they also display a level of
finish and craftsmanship commensurate with their aims, a pleasure to hold
and use."
