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Alfred Schnittke's Hymne I for Solo Violin Harp and Timpani.

for 4 timpani and piano

for solo timpani

Three Dances for Solo Timpani was written in 1998 and dedicated to percussionist Neil Grover. The dances can be performed as individual solo works or together as a suite. Melodic intervals and timbre contrasts provide color for each dance. Subtle ambiguity in rhythm, pulse, and pacing create a challenge for the performer and listener. The composer was influenced by several different styles and per…

Beethoven Symphony No. 5-With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. After 16 years astimpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as solo timpanist with the New York Philharmonic Roland Kohloff performed under every major conductor i…

This collection of duets provides musical and technical challenges for two timpanists performing on three, four, five, and six drums. Performers should be aware that these are duets, not solos, for timpani. / Percussions

Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Indiana University Professor of Music Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchaikowsky symphonies. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.

In the preface to this book educator and performer Ronald Horner notes that a fundamental approach to teaching students to play band or orchestra instruments is to present them with common melodies that incorporate the techniquesto be mastered. He also notes the lack of materials available to apply this pedagogical concept to timpani and redresses the balance with this collection of recognizable…

This collection of solo works for timpani was written to provide interesting new literature for all levels of instruction and is also suitable for contest and tryout use at all levels.