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. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.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. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5-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 astimpanist 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-pagemovement-by-movement timpani part analysis; suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini; notated articulations and dynamics not in the original part; suggested stickings and mufflings; corrections ofincorrect notation; the complete original timpani part; and the complete fully edited part.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 astimpanist 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-pagemovement-by-movement timpani part analysis; suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini; notated articulations and dynamics not in the original part; suggested stickings and mufflings;corrections ofincorrect notation; the complete original timpani part; and the complete fully edited part.

For someone with a drumming background this book is a perfect companion - utilizing drumming experience by presenting the melodic fundamentals of music in an interesting and challenging way. No nursery rhyme tunes orchildren's songs are found here. Instead rhythmically interesting and fun pieces are used to speed up the intermediate/advanced drummer's progress on keyboard percussion instruments. Topics covered include: melodic musicfundamentals; performance fundamentals; scale studies; triad studies; reading studies; solo studies; utilizing snare drum/drumset skills. Includes play-along CD.For someone with a drumming background this book is a perfect companion - utilizing drumming experience by presenting the melodic fundamentals of music in an interesting and challenging way. No nursery rhyme tunes orchildren's songs are found here. Instead rhythmically interesting and fun pieces are used to speed up the intermediate/advanced drummer's progress on keyboard percussion instruments. Topics covered include: melodic musicfundamentals; performance fundamentals; scale studies; triad studies; reading studies; solo studies; utilizing snare drum/drumset skills. Includes play-along CD.

Johann Sebastian Bach-Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era of Western classical music. His music full of rich harmonic language and melodic genius has endured the course of time and has been transcribedand arranged for all types of instruments and instrumental combinations. His music translates well on the marimba and is frequently used for recital and audition repertoire.The music in this collection includes many of Bachs best-known works transcribed for the marimba and carefully selected for the developing mallet player. This collection can also serve as a useful resource for the advanced player looking forsight-reading material or repertoire to perform at special events ceremonies or receptions.Each work is presented in versions for both two and four-mallet techniques for marimba players with different ability levels. The works can be performed individually or together in a group.Includes: Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring • O Sacred Head Now Wounded • Sheep May Safely Graze • Gavotte • Badinerie and Minuet from Orchestral Suite No. 2 • Bourreé • and more. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era of Western classical music. His music full of rich harmonic language and melodic genius has endured the course of time and has been transcribed and arranged for all types of instruments and instrumental combinations. His music translates well on the Marimba and is frequently used for recital and audition repertoire. The music in this collection includes many of Bach's best-known works transcribed for the Marimba and carefully selected for the developing mallet player. This collection can also serve as a useful resource for the advanced player looking forsight-reading material or repertoire to perform at special events ceremonies or receptions. Each work is presented in versions for both two and four-mallet techniques for Marimba players with different ability levels. The works can be performed individually or together in a group. Includes: 'Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring' 'O Sacred Head Now Wounded' 'Sheep May Safely Graze' 'Gavotte' 'Badinerie and Minuet from Orchestral Suite No. 2' 'Bourreé' and more.

works by Carter Milhaud & Stravinsky-This latest work in the Meredith Music master class series presents a comprehensive interpretive analysis and performance guide of three legendary compositions for timpani and percussion. Together Morris Lang Charles Dowd andAnthony J. Cirone have put a lifetime of performance and study experience into an extensive volume featuring Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter Concertino for Percussion and Small Orchestra by DariusMilhaud and l'Histoire du Soldat by Igor Stravinsky. This in-depth one-of-a-kind publication includes: corrections of wrong notes rhythms phrasings and dynamics; far-reaching suggestions on interpretation; revisednotation when original music was difficult to read; suggested muffling to enhance interpretation; additional articulations when appropriate; suggested sticking to increase musical phrasing; historical references.This latest work in the Meredith Music master class series presents a comprehensive interpretive analysis and performance guide of three legendary compositions for timpani and percussion. Together Morris Lang Charles Dowd andAnthony J. Cirone have put a lifetime of performance and study experience into an extensive volume featuring Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter Concertino for Percussion and Small Orchestra by DariusMilhaud and l'Histoire du Soldat by Igor Stravinsky. This in-depth one-of-a-kind publication includes: corrections of wrong notes rhythms phrasings and dynamics; far-reaching suggestions on interpretation;revisednotation when original music was difficult to read; suggested muffling to enhance interpretation; additional articulations when appropriate; suggested sticking to increase musical phrasing; historical references.

These arrangements by Musser were for his 100-piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris Brussels and New York'sfamed Carnegie Hall. With a foreword by Willis Rapp detailing the historical significance of this series extensive program notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant publication these ensemblesare a must for any marimba ensemble. Includes: Bolero by Rosales and Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar.These arrangements by Musser were for his 100-piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris Brussels and New York'sfamed Carnegie Hall. With a foreword by Willis Rapp detailing the historical significance of this series extensive program notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant publication these ensemblesare a must for any marimba ensemble. Includes: Bolero by Rosales and Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar.

Principal Timpanist of the Boston Symphony head of the Percussion Department at Boston University Boston University Tanglewood Institute and section leader for the Tanglewood Music Center Tim Genis has provided a comprehensiveperformance analysis of percussion accessory parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors.Principal Timpanist of the Boston Symphony head of the Percussion Department at Boston University Boston University Tanglewood Institute and section leader for the Tanglewood Music Center Tim Genis has provided a comprehensiveperformance analysis of percussion accessory parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors.

Anthony Cirone a former percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and Indiana University professor of music provides a comprehensive performance analysis of snare drum parts for the major symphonic repertoire. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practice and performance.Anthony Cirone a former percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and Indiana University professor of music provides a comprehensive performance analysis of snare drum parts for the major symphonic repertoire. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practice and performance.

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tappingindications are introducedon each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method tobe a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading andmusical drumming. Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tappingindications are introducedon each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method tobe a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading andmusical drumming.

The hymns in this collection are drawn from traditional European melodies American tunes and African-American Spirituals. They represent some of the most recognized tunes in Western music. Many of these hymns have been playedduring important eventsin history from funerals of American presidents to royal weddings and coronations. Some have even become the subject of legend: Nearer My God to Thee was allegedly the last hymn that the bandplayed on the RMS Titanic before itsank. The four-mallet arrangements are all playable on a 4 and 13 octave low A marimba. The hymn tunes and two-mallet arrangements can be played on marimba vibraphone or a standard setof orchestra bells. The following hymns are included in thisvolume: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Abide with Me All Things Bright and Beautiful Amazing Grace America the Beautiful Be Still MySoul Be Thou My Vision Eternal Father Strong to Save For theBeauty of the Earth Guide Me O Great Redeemer Holy Holy Holy Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Let Us Break BreadTogether Love Divine All Loves Excelling My Country Tis of Thee Nearer My God to Thee O Sacred Head Now Wounded Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Rock of Ages Shall WeGather at the River We Gather Together Were You There The hymns in Church Hymns For Marimba are drawn from traditional European melodies American tunes and African-American Spirituals. They represent some of the most recognised tunes in Western music. Many of these hymns have been played during important events in history from funerals of American presidents to royal weddings and coronations. Some have even become the subject of legend: Nearer My God to Thee was allegedly the last hymn that the band played on the RMS Titanic before it sank. The four-mallet arrangements are all playable on a 4 and 13 octave low A Marimba. The hymn tunes and two-mallet arrangements can be played on Marimba Vibraphone or a standard set of orchestra bells.

on the Clarinet-This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions areincluded to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challengingand rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register • musical exercises to teach phrasing • long tone exercises • articulation patterns • variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures • fun quality music that motivatespracticing and performance.This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions areincluded to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challengingand rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register • musical exercises to teach phrasing • long tone exercises • articulation patterns • variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures • fun quality music that motivatespracticing and performance.

Brass Quintet with Xylophone Solo-George Hamilton Green's xylophone rags are well known and loved by today's keyboard percussion players and audiences around the world. They are exciting challenging and really fun to play. Now in this new arrangement for brass quintet and solo xylophone - from Xylophone Rags of George Hamilton Green published by Meredith Music - the listener is taken back in time to the days of ragtime music and this important part of America's musical heritage.

Brass Quintet with Xylophone Solo-George Hamilton Green's xylophone rags are well known and loved by today's keyboard percussion players and audiences around the world. They are exciting challenging and really fun to play. Now in this new arrangement for brass quintet and solo xylophone - from Xylophone Rags of George Hamilton Green published by Meredith Music - the listener is taken back in time to the days of ragtime music and this important part of America's musical heritage.

Six exciting works by Nexus percussionist Bill Cahn 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 WestAfrican rhythms. Each piece may be played alone or in any combination.Six exciting works by Nexus percussionist Bill Cahn 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.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance. This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance.

difficult-This outstanding contest solo makes extensive use of dynamics applied to rudimental rhythmic figures. Appearing on state solo lists Essay has become a standard work for snare drum.(difficult). This outstanding contest solo makes extensive use of dynamics applied to rudimental rhythmic figures. Appearing on state solo lists Essay has become a standard work for snare drum.

Commissioned by the Bishop Ireton Wind Ensemble this tone poem by internationally renowned composer Tom Duffy is a masterpiece of instrumental timbres. Butterflies and Bees! is an exciting audience pleaser that's as fun to listen to as it is to play. Sure to become a standard in the advanced high school/university repertoire.

As a reference text Primary Handbook for Bassoon provides woodwind methods students with a thorough background in all aspects of both teaching and playing. As a teaching method this book will take the student from thebeginning to advancedhigh school levels in a logical and efficient manner. A detailed introduction outlines step-by-step everything needed to start the beginning bassoonist: assembly hand and playing positions embouchure accessories reed specifications breathing care and maintenance plus a bibliography all beautifully illustrated in line drawings.As a reference text Primary Handbook for Bassoon provides woodwind methods students with a thorough background in all aspects of both teaching and playing. As a teaching method this book will take the student from thebeginning to advancedhigh school levels in a logical and efficient manner. A detailed introduction outlines step-by-step everything needed to start the beginning bassoonist: assembly hand and playing positions embouchure accessories reed specifications breathing care and maintenance plus a bibliography all beautifully illustrated in line drawings.

A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments. A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments.

Treble Clef Instruments-These 28 1 page etudes make extensive use of metric and rhythmic devices found in 20th century works. Composed as recital/performance pieces they are ideal for any instrument as sight reading jury exams lesson material orrecitals. These short works are compositional gems challenging performers from high school through professional levels.These 28 1 page etudes make extensive use of metric and rhythmic devices found in 20th century works. Composed as recital/performance pieces they are ideal for any instrument as sight reading jury exams lesson material orrecitals. These short works are compositional gems challenging performers from high school through professional levels.