25 Roll Etudes for the Developing Timpanist
The timpani roll is arguably one of the most important functions of a timpanist performing in an ensemble. The ability to provide a sustained and controlled “long tone,” for often long durations of time, is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
First place winner in the 2015 PAS Composition Contest, Copper Wired is a ppowerful work for solo timpani and electronics that was partially inspired by Edgard Varèse's "Poem Électronique."DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENT FILES (248.6MB)Program NotesWork for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece.Program NotesDivertissement by Alex Orfaly was the 2nd Place Winner of the 2001 Percussive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the TCU Percussion Orchestra for their perfomance at PASIC, this colorful, breath-taking work for large percussion ensemble takes the genre to a new level, exploring new sound combinations and timbres. Dave Hall demonstrates he is at the top…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Plenty of tuning in the midst of bombastic performing make this timpani solo a challenge for the experienced timpanist.Program Notesfor Matthew Bassett & Chester Englander
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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 for numerous common timpani motions.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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.Program NotesImprovvisato Contrasto is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing on inspiration from the diverse collection of musicians pianist Brad Mehldau, mandoloinist Chris Thile, drummer Mark Giuliana, Stefon Harris, Andy Akiho, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Snarky Puppy, Dave Hall also captured an aural cross-section…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prelude 1.5 for solo timpani is a contrast in minimalistic ideas and harmonic intentions inspired by J.S. Bach. It consists of an introduction of rising fourths, computer-like passages, long tones, and an odd waltz filled with irregular rhythms, accents, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Honolulu Hawaii, Pyroclastic Steam depicts the violent process of the island's formation from molten lava to rock. The ensemble represents the different physical states of matter, moving from liquid to gas to solid. Virtuosic. Colorful.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications