These days everybody doubles on other instruments and plays toys. The LP Performance Tray makes this possible and convenient. It puts percussion and a host of accessories at arm s reach securely mounted and there when you need them. The LP Performance Tray takes the place of what you used to employ--spare music stands with tops turned horizontally folding chairs and other makeshift flat spaces. A full 21 long and 8 deep the Tray boasts a durable gold vein textured finish. A rubber resting surface facilitates quiet placement of hand-held percussion instruments especially important in passages. Another saving grace: the tray incorporates a raised edge lined with molded rubber and grooved to hold in place maracas sticks claves Flex-A-Tones (wouldn t want one of those careening down the bandstand!) and yes trombone mutes and car keys. Singers will find the tray particularly useful: They can mount the LP Performance Tray on a mic stand. If they play tambourine they will make good use of the swing out tambourine holder. If you ve read this far and you re a working musician or a bandleader you ve already recognized that the LP Performance Tray is a lifesaver. It is one of LP s many creature comforts-smartly designed durable and musician friendly.