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Timpani Solo Five Pieces for Timpani Step-to-Step Series Book 2
Composed by Jon Metzger
Easy to Medium ~ Few pitch changes This is Book 2 of Metzger's Step-To-Step Series subtitled, "an approach to musical development through literature." As with the other two books in the series for marimba and vibraphone, the solos are arranged in a sequential fashion starting with the easiest. The student is required to sing a scale in the key of each solo before they start (notated at the top of each page). Proven to improve listening and pitch-matching skills.
John Beck's Sonata for Timpani is a three movement classic for the solo timpanist. Many standard timpani techniques are included such as center of the head, striking the timpani bowls, glissandi and playing with your fingers. This piece is standard repertoire for the soloist and a must for any aspiring solo timpanist. The three movements are entitled, Mysteriously, Jazz-Like and Fast.
This is a collection of 8 solos for timpani which has become a standard for timpani repertoire for solos and performances. Each piece is a solo on it's own and is not necessary to perform with others in the collection. Many fun techniques for the timpani are explored including, glissandos, back end of the timpani mallets, and four note chords. This is a must for any aspiring timpanist.
Ensemble Fear Cage Composed by Kirk J. Gay
"Fear Cage" is a term used by paranormal researchers to describe a confined space with high electromagnetic field (EMF) readings. In these areas, one who is sensitive to such phenomena can feel uneasiness, paranoia, anxiety, nausea, and uncontrollable fear.
Written by Kirk J. Gay for two players enclosed within a circle (or cage) of 9 timpani, Fear Cage is a dramatic piece which uses a variety of effects to set a dark tone. Stationed back to back, the performers sometimes cross into each other's territory, ultimately rotating around the circle of drums and trading positions while playing. Unique textures such as bowed crotales and a prayer bowl on top of timpani heads provide a perfect complement to the included audio soundscape which runs throughout the piece. Several moments of free improvisation are called for as well. This is a timpani feature sure to leave its mark on your next concert.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-Rom containing a professionally shot video performance, full-quality audio for the soundscape track, and all individual parts available for printing.
Timpani Solo Farfenmarch Composed by Kirk J. Gay
Based on themes from Mahler's 7th Symphony, Farfenmarch is an enjoyable solo for four timpani. Various sections contrast from march style to adagio, and make full utilization of all four drums. Glissandi effects are used occasionally as well as a few areas of minor pedaling.
Farfenmarch is currently on the group 1 solo list for the Florida Bandmasters Association, and will provide a great selection for recitals, festivals or juries.
This piece comes as a professionally bound folio, and is not available as downloadable merchandise. Requires 4 timpani.
Timpani Solo Overture for Timpani Composed by Kirk J. Gay
Written for five drums in "overture" form, Overture for Timpani is an exciting recital piece to showcase the technique and musicianship of the timpanist. With a dramatic and lyrical opening, the overture bursts into its main "allegro" theme which leads to melodic, energetic, and technical phrases requiring various pedalings and cross-over stickings.
Overture for Timpani is currently on the group 1 solo list for the Florida Bandmasters Association.
This piece comes as a professionally bound folio, and is not available as downloadable merchandise.
Timpani Solo Solus EXTREMELY ADVANCED Timpani solo, 8 Minutes 5 Seconds Texas UIL Percussion Solo
Timpani Solo Fiero-A Groove ADVANCED Instrumentation: Solo Timpani, crotales (F, C - low octave) 3 Minutes 38 Seconds; 4 Minutes 55 Seconds; 5 Minutes 20 Seconds
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