Rob Parks titled Blue Steel after a steel drum group he played in at the University of Kentucky, and the musical inspiration is easy to hear. The piece uses calypso rhythms, steel drum "strumming"
Elemental Dances was composed as a way of exploring the practicality of literature utilizing five timpani as a solo instrument. The intense three-movement work is based on several segments of
Here is a collection of carefully graded solos from very easy up to early intermediate levels with a professionally recorded demonstration/accompaniment CD. Features original compositions by many of today's
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Brian S. Mason chose the title Hot Tubs in reference to "tubs" as a slang word for timpani, picked up as a freshman in college. The word "hot" references the nature of most of the piece: powerful,
Mehteran, for solo timpani, explores the history of the Janissary Corps. The Janissaries were infantry soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. Their music is considered to be the oldest form of military
Mjolner is a concerto for timpani accompanied by either piano or wind ensemble. The music loosely follows the Norse mythology surrounded Thor, God of Thunder, and his hammer, Mjolner. The piece is
Oblivious, for timpani and piano, uses many different sounds and colors throughout the entire composition. The performer must be confident with their sticking skills and their confidence
Petrichor is defined as "a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather." In this piece, Kenyon Williams seeks to contribute something new to
In Rockin' Pauken, Darin Kamstra explores a variety of timbres and rhythms on timpani that emulate the sound of rock drumset and bass. The words in the title are a play on the near rhyme between
A solo for melodic timpani, this is a celebration of three characters of nature that live in urban settings. A true challenge for the timpanist, the extreme pedaling demands contrast the delicate music that
Originally written in 1986, Suite for Lounge Lizard by Bob Bollman is an impressive tour-de-force for the advanced timpanist. This piece went on to win Bollman the 1986 and 1987 DCI Solo
Thunder requires technical command of the instrument as well as a keen sense of musicality. The inspiration of the work comes directly from the title and is represented by the heavy articulated
Focusing on developing a true legato timpani stroke, exploring various stroke types for weighted accents, and exploring different sound capabilities of the instrument, Treading Lightly serves as a
Warzone is a collaborative composition by Alexander Singer and Robert McClure. The programmatic content references the horror and chaos of war, the innocence of youth so frequently pushed to the