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Da Coyote Gets da Boid - A Surreal Odyssey
$17.95
Robert S. Cohen
"Inspiration for Da Coyote Gets da Boid
came from my fascination with the iconic Looney Tunes cartoon
characters of Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner. The three
movements represent my musical interpretation of two classic and one
imagined scene from the series" - RSC.
Scored for four timpani and a large cymbal. college/professional.
$10.25 [Direct Download Version - 13 pp.]
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Different Ways
$15.95
Eckhard
Kopetzki
A challenging solo for four
drums. In two contrasting movements, this work makes use of a
variety of fascinating techniques, including the use of a Chinese cymbal
on one drum to create an interesting effect in the second movement.
This would be a great choice for an advanced level recital. advanced
high school/college.
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DISTANCE: Concerto for Timpani and Soundscape
$27.95
Eric Guinivan
Sound sample
Scored for four timpani,
this is a challenging work intended for the experienced performer - ca.
19 minutes in length. The work moves through many different
textural scenerios and contrasts - forceful attacks to subtle entrances,
thick orchestration to thin, always requiring attention to musical
detail and nuance. CD includes the performance soundscape as well
as segment tracks for rehearsal purposes. college/professional. |
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GRAY 102
$10.00
Colin
Tribby
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Gray 102
is a timpani solo for four drums, which features
subtlety as its focal point. Through the use of quiet dynamics, short
melodic motives, ringing chords and a nod to funk-influenced bass lines,
the timpanist is afforded the chance to explore a unique musical
landscape. The primary issues here for the performer involve pedaling,
tone production and an overall awareness of the musical capabilities of
the instrument. advanced high school/college. |
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Melodia Nera
$12.95
Rocco Di Pietro
Melodia Nera for solo
timpani, offers a significant musical statement. The phrasing and legato lines can be compared to those usually found in
pieces written for stringed instruments. A demanding solo which
requires a great deal of musical expression.
college/professional.
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Orange
Alert
$12.95
Robert S. Cohen
Score & Video samples
Challenging solo for five drums.
Inspired by the recent events of 9/11 in New York City, Orange Alert
was conceived as a tour-de-force for an advanced timpanist. It moves
between moments of quiet foreboding, to outbursts of controlled chaos.
The centerpiece of the work is a fugue that appears at rehearsal letter
[F]. One of six movements in
Homeland Security Suite for Percussion. college/professional.
$10.25 [Direct Download Version - 12 pp.]
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Rhapsody No. 2
$15.00
Alexis A. Orfaly
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Challenging solo for five timpani -
First place winner in the PAS Composition
Contest 2006!
$12.00 [Direct Download Version - 8 pp.]
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Rondo
$8.00
Rich Holly
Utilizes two and four
mallet techniques (yes it is a timpani piece!), multiple tuning changes.
Unique piece for adv. high school/college level.
". . . a fine solo. . .
musically interesting, technically challenging and it is not too
long.Educators and students will enjoy this work. . ."
(Percussive Notes)
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Sans Titre IV
$15.95
William Price
A
challenging work for solo timpani and percussion, this is the fourth
installment in a series of works for solo instruments by composer Price.
Exploring the timbral relationship between timpani and non-pitched
percussion, this engaging piece oscillates between bombastic martial
rhythms and lightly improvised passages. Instrumentation: timpani (4),
bass drum, bongos, woodblock, splash, crash and China cymbals, bamboo or
wood wind chimes and maracas. advanced high school/college.
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Sonus
$15.00
Jon Bauman
Challenging six minute work for four timpani and
piano. Well suited for recitals. college/professional.
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. . a fine timpani solo for the intermediate timpanist."
(Percussive
Notes)
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Three
Movements for Timpani
$15.00
Ian Corbett
A great piece for recitals; allows the
player a chance to explore a variety of contemporary performance
techniques, in a work that is stimulating and accessible to both
players and listeners. adv. high school/college.
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Timepieces
$15.00
Richard Power
Four challenging
etudes, that utilize sophisticated contemporary techniques.
college/professional. ". . . a set
of four advanced etudes . . . which are contrasting in style and mood. .
. Each . . . contain(s) sufficient interest to stand alone as a solo. .
. Highly recommended for the advanced performer."
(Percussive Notes)
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