Three Dances for Solo Timpani was written in 1998 and dedicated to percussionist Neil Grover. The dances can be performed as individual solo works or together as a ... Melodic intervals and timbre contrasts provide color for each dance.
This piece employs many of the rudiments and techniques used by the professional percussionist, and explores dynamic effects, articulations, and changes in tempi and meters. The piano accompaniment ... Instrumentation: 4 timpani and ...
Written for four timpani, this composition confronts the advanced performer with various musical challenges such as dynamics, ... A beautifully composed piece for the aspiring timpanist. Performance time is approximately 6 minutes ...
