Timpani

This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece. Genre: Solo Timpani with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4 + Solo...

Elemental Dances is a work for 5 timpani and percussion trio based on several segments of Native American music, mixing the sounds of world percussion with contemporary ideas commonly found in percussion ensemble literature...

Plenty of tuning in the midst of bombastic performing make this timpani solo a challenge for the experienced timpanist.Genre: Timpani | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration: 6:00 InstrumentationFour TimpaniProgram...

Fantasia on Luther's Hymn is an impressive piece for solo timpani with organ. There is an immense amount of quick tuning changes throughout creating melodic lines in the timpani part.Genre: Duet for Organ & Timpani | #...

Based on the Greek myth concerning the five ages of man, this composition for solo timpani is a musical portrayal of the spirit of the Five Ages. Extensive use of non-traditional effects are employed to develop a unique...

This collection is a valuable addition to the material for developing timpanists. Advanced levels of musicality are stressed within the composition. Many of the odd-meter passages will allow you to develop solid stickings...

The music of Flashback echoes some of my works for solo timpani and another well-known solo. It places these echoes, along with some new music, in a setting that expresses my view of solo music for timpani. Flashback is to...

Improvvisato Contrasto is a work for solo timpani that is intended to be performed as if being improvised. Symphonic influences are apparent in the piece with nods to Debussy's La Mer and Puccini's Madame Butterfly.Genre:...

This unique work for 5 timpani and 4 mallets alternates between a relaxed swing feel and a blazing-fast straight-8th 5/4 feel.Genre: Timpani | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 2:30 InstrumentationSolo...

Lapse of Time seemed like the perfect title because the piece is constantly switching the beat and the feel, making it difficult for the performer to keep track of time, and impossible for the listener to know where the beat...

This piece will require great dynamic control for a maximum effect. Zambito utilizes multiple mallet selections to add texture and variety. Tuning changes are not required.Genre: Timpani | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium |...

Three movements: I. Rondo, II. Espressivo, III. Straight Eighth Groove. Through the use of pitch changes, Cheadle creates memorable melodies on the timpani! Genre: Timpani | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium Difficult |...

Mjölnir is a concerto for timpani accompanied by either piano or wind ensemble. The music of the concerto follows loosely the Norse mythology surrounding Thor, the God of Thunder, and his hammer, Mjölnir. Each...

How often do you get to play timpani with four mallets? Here's your chance! Oriental III is a work of bravura for 5 timpani that gives the soloist the opportunity to improvise before coming to a close.Genre: Timpani | # of...

Pauken Pairings was written in recognition of the need for engaging works for timpani that are accessible for a wide range of student percussionists. Each of the pieces included in playable on two timpani (29” and...

Perfect Circles is a set of 12 pieces that move through the circle of fifths, with the aim of supplementing the current repertoire. The titles of the pieces are shapes and forms that are found in Sacred Geometry. None of the...