pearl rhythm... shld be quite ok, as long as you're not too fussy. you should make a trip to a shop that has it to try it out though, maybe with a friend who is slightly more experienced drummer and can offer you a different perspective.
can also consider tama stagestar series, or manu katche hipgig jr if your budget allows. manu katche kit got a set at nigel's drum resources, do feel free to drop by and check it out =)
for those curious about headcount, i've also updated the first post of this thread. wah, so many softies didn't make it in the end, but it wld have been orgy boy..... 30 drummers in one room?! 8O