Timpani Solo Sheet Music
Erickson-In the Valley of the Kings-4T
Kevin Erickson's In the Valley of the Kings was written expressly for the 1998 Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest in which it was awarded Second Prize Winner. ...
Willmarth-Bushido: The Way of the Warrior-T
The samurai of Japan were not merely trained assasins but lived by a strict ethical code known as Bushido (literally meaning "the way of the warrior"). This code influenced a...
Zolnowski-No Evil-4T
No Evil by Robert Zolnowski is a three movement solo for 4 timpani. This piece is based on the Chinese proverb, "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" and each movement is...
Mason-Hot Tubs-4T
Brian S. Mason chose the title Hot Tubs in reference to "tubs" as a slang word for timpani, picked up as a freshman in college. The word "hot" references the nature of most...
Beck-Sonata for Timpani-4T
John Beck's Sonata for Timpani is a standard in the percussion repertoire and every timpanist should have the chance to perform this one! This advanced solo in three ...
Peters-Primal Mood for Four Timpani-4T
Primal Mood by Mitchell Peters is a musically aggressive timpani solo that features extreme dynamic contrast and changing meters. The middle section of the piece will a...
Aiello-Classic African-4T
Classic African by Joseph Aiello presents traditional African drum rhythms to the timpani solo medium. The opening sequence is a very traiditional, orchestral sounding...
Matsushita-Optical Time-5T
Optical Time for Timpani by Isao Matsushita was originally composed in 1987 for Shinti Ueno. The composer has tried to create a way of making sounds seem visible throu...
Goodman-Ballad for the Dance-4T
Ballad for the Dance by Saul Goodman is a standard in the solo timpani repertoire. The work also includes the use of suspended cymbal for added dramatic action in this...
Beck, John-Ten Intermediate Timpani Solos-2-4T
Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 3-4 Instrumentation: 2-4 Timpani
Willmarth-And They're Off-4T
John Willmarth's timpani solo And They're Off was inspired by the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY. The thematic material is derived from the iconic "Call to the Post...
Carr-Just a Matter of Time-5T
Just a Matter of Time by Jamieson Carr for solo timpani. This creative solo highlights the melodic possibilities of timpani.
Anderson, L.-Rhapsody for 4 Timpani-4T
Rhapsody for 4 Timpani by Larry Anderson is medium level solo work for timpani. It combines mixed meters, tempos, and unique techniques to create a fun-filled performa...
Ukena-No. II Funk-4T
Number II Funk by Todd Ukena can also be played as a duet with the drumset solo, "Funk No. 2", also available from Steve Weiss Music. Number of players: 1 Difficult...
Zambito-Mainland Express-4T
Mainland Express will require great dynamic control for a maximum effect. Zambito utilizes multiple mallet selections to add texture and variety. Tuning changes are not...
Cahn-Raga #1-4T
Raga No. 1 was composed in 1968 , and was performed by the composer, William Cahn, at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. The idea for the piece was inspi...
Tyson-Bedrock-5T
Bedrock is dedicated to John Beck in celebration of his 90th birthday. The main motive is built on the first three letters of his last name (B-E-C). There is also a rhythmi...
Bergamo-Four Pieces for Timpani-4T
Four Pieces for Timpani has a become a major part of the standard timpani repertoire and John Bergamo has gained much accliam for this piece from performers and educa...
Leonard-Canticle-4T
Canticle by Stanley Leonard is a virtuosic work for solo timpani in 2 movements. The music opens with a fanfare-like recitative followed by a slow, marching section pu...
Beck-Fragments-4T
John Beck's Fragments for Timpani is an original piece that explores an exciting array of musical concepts, including tempo changes, mixed meters, metric modulations...
