TIMPANI MASTER CLASS with ROLAND KOHLOFF:BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY No. 5..........$14.95
by Roland Kohloff
Edited by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 1-57463-083-0
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 as timpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as Solo Timpanist with the New York Philharmonic, Roland Kohloff performed under every major conductor in the world. This one-of-a-kind study includes:
- 19 page movement by movement timpani-part analysis
- Suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini
- Notated articulations not in the original part
- Notated dynamics not in the original part
- Suggested sticking to increase musical phrasing
- Suggested muffling to enhance interpretation
- Corrections of incorrect notation
- The complete original timpani part
- The complete fully edited part
SYMPHONIC REPERTOIRE FOR TIMPANI:
THE BRAHMS AND TCHAIKOWSKY SYMPHONIES..................$24.95
by Gerald Carlyss
edited by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 1-57463-049-0
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. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.
SYMPHONIC REPERTOIRE FOR TIMPANI:
THE NINE BEETHOVEN SYMPHONIES...........$19.95
by Gerald Carlyss
ed. by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 1-57463-037-7
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 Beethoven’s nine symphonies. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world’s finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.
SIX CONCERT PIECES FOR SOLO TIMPANI...................$16.95
by Bill Cahn
Six exciting works for unaccompanied timpani for the advanced performer. These pieces include a variety of styles influenced by music from Western Classical and Romantic periods, North Indian tabla drumming and West African rhythms. Each piece may be played alone or in any combination.
THE TUNEFUL TIMPANIST...................$12.95
by Ronald Horner
A Collection of recognizable melodies expertly arranged for timpani to develop pedaling facility on one, two, three and four drums.
"These melodies...will be such a fun and crucial tool for young and old
alike. I congratulate Ron Horner on his logical addition to pedal timpani
pedagogy!"
Don S. Liuzzi,
Principal Timpanist,
Philadelphia Orchestra
SONATA No. 1 FOR TIMPANI AND PIANO...................$12.95
by Anthony J. Cirone
A masterpiece for the advanced student or professional timpanist. Cirone’s
knowledge of timpani combined with his compositional expertise make this a
"must play" work for the serious-performer’s repertoire. Dedicated to the
legendary Saul Goodman, the Sonata captures the spirit of this master teacher
and performer.
TWENTY ONE ETUDES FOR TIMPANI........................$12.95
by Fred Begun
Twenty one technically and musically challenging solos for three, four and five drums. Suggestions on interpretation, stick selection and choice of drums are provided by the composer.
"...an important collection written by one of the best
performers on timpani today. I think that the most difficult
etudes will be of great benefit not only to students, but also
to accomplished performers who wish to achieve a complete mastery
of their instrument."
Mstislav Rostropovich
Music Director, National Symphony
UNCHOSEN PATH
A unique three movement work for five timpani and electric piano.
Its movements, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion are both fun and challenging.
An exciting, one movement work for 3 timpani. The many dynamic changes,
slow-fast-slow form and multiple meters make this an ideal solo for contest
or recital.
Both solos (2, 3, and 4 drums) and duets contain a variety of
standard and contemporary techniques including: artificial rhythmic
groups, metric modulation, glissandi, four-note chords, meter
changes, and frequent dynamic changes.
"I've examined your Solos and Duets with much interest.
They should prove challenging and musically rewarding to any
aspiring timpanist."
for Timpani and Electric Piano.......................$14.95
by Brad Stirtz
STATEMENT FOR TIMPANI...................$8.95
by Garwood Whaley
SOLOS AND DUETS FOR TIMPANI...........................$9.95
by Garwood Whaley
Vic Firth
New England Conservatory
Boston Symphony