Yamaha Announces New Marching Hardware and Student Xylophone at PASIC 2024

BUENA PARK, Calif. (October 30th, 2024) - Yamaha is proud to announce the addition of two new product lines to our marching percussion lineup: MC-9600 Series Field Corps Marching Carriers and MS-8200 Series Field Corps Marching Stands. Developed with the same materials and craftsmanship as Yamaha Drums foot pedals and stands, the philosophy of Yamaha Marching Hardware is Simplicity + Durability = Reliability.

9600 Series Marching Carriers are built to withstand the rigors of drum corps activity season after season with removable, washable padding and simple player-side adjustability for a wide variety of body types. 8200 Series Marching Stands provide a solid foundation from the field to the grandstands in a compact, lightweight package that’s built to last. “This is the culmination of 55+ years crafting industry-standard drum hardware paired with 40+ years empowering world-class ensembles with exceptional marching instruments. The Yamaha racing blue accent on each carrier and stand is a subtle nod to our racing teams and shared passion for performance.” - Joel Tetzlaff, product marketing manager, percussion at Yamaha Corporation of America
For more information, please visit the Marching Hardware & Accessories landing page and read the Behind The Scenes Blog Article.


Also making its debut at PASIC 2024 is the YX-2035PR Student Xylophone. Successor to the popular YX-135 model, the YX-2035PR integrates premium features in an accessible package for beginner to intermediate students. Wider 1 ½” Pao Rosa tone bars provide enhanced sound and playability, while a gas spring height adjustment system promotes player comfort, proper playing technique, and easy transportability.
For more information, please visit the Xylophones landing page.

We encourage everyone to see, hear, and experience these new products at PASIC 2024, the Midwest Clinic 2024, or NAMM 2025!