Timpani Solo Sheet Music

Akins-Chameleon, The-4T (2019 Permus edition)

PerMus has obtained the rights to Thomas Akins' well known work The Chameleon for 4 timpani. This new edition is a medium to difficult solo suitable for recital or contest... 

Rossini-William Tell Overture arr. Soto-4-5T

Gioachino Rossini's William Tell Overture is one of the most celebrated and iconic pieces in orchestral repertoire. Leonardo Soto, principal timpanist of the Houston Sympho... 

Crawford-Arthur's Seat-4T/Tam tam

Inspired by the hills surrounding Edinburg, Scotland - this some-what programmatic piece makes unique use of a tam-tam in combination with four timpani. Number o... 

Beck-Three Episodes for Timpani-4T/P

The opening movement of this recital "opus" Three Episodes for Timpani by John H. Beck (total duration 10:45) has the soloist playing four timpani and piano. A set-up d... 

Zivkovic-Cadenza-5T

Cadenza by Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic was inspired by John Beck's "Concerto for Timpani & Percussion Ensemble." It may be played as a solo in itself or it may be inserted i... 

Campbell-Tangents-5T/hi-hat

James Campbell's Tangents is written for timpani with standard hi-hat. It can be performed with any conventional hi-hat, it is suggested that a remote hi-hat and pedal... 

Williams-Four Grotesques for Timpani-4T

Four Grotesques for Timpani by David Williams expands the range of sound produced by four timpani (playing with four marimba mallets, playing on cymbals and crotales in... 

Cals-Interlude-6T

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 5+ Instrumentation: 6 Timpani  

Jones-Sonata-3T

The Sonata of Daniel Jones is a classic work for three timpani composed in 1947. Each of the four contrasting movements delineate a clear formal scheme, making the piece as in... 

Kopetzki-Different Ways for Solo Timpani-4T/P OS

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 5+ Instrumentation: 4 Timpani, China Cymbal 

Gay-Farfenmarch-4T

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 5 Instrumentation: 4 Timpani 

Cohen-Da Coyote Gets da Boid-4T

Da Coyote Gets Da Boid by Robert S. Cohen is scored for four timpani and a large cymbal. "Inspiration for Da Coyote Gets da Boid came from my fascinatio... 

Parthun-Waltz for Two Big Drums-2T

Waltz for Two Big Drums is an excellent teaching piece by Jeffrey Parthun for developing the skills required for good timpani performance. Featured in this solo are dam... 

Leonard-Echoes of Seven (new edition)-4T

Echoes of Seven by Stanley Leonard is a timpani solo based on the music and rhythms of Beethoven's Symphony #7. Number of players: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate/advance... 

Kihle-Barrier-4T

Barrier by Jason Kihle presents a variety of challenges to the performer, including mixed and odd meters, left hand ostinato while the right hand plays melody, and a short leg... 

Strauss-Variations on a Theme by Mozart-4T

This composition was inspired by the elegance, artistry, and effortlessness of the piano playing by international soloist, Jeffrey Kahane. I was fortunate to have had multi... 

Flannigan-Tension/Release-4T

Tension/Release begins in a calm groove, with the timpani tuned towards their upper register. As the piece progresses, tension builds as figures shift from rhythmic passage... 

Houllif-Der Paukenmeister -4T

Three movement suite for four solo timpani. Grade 6 difficulty but well worth the effort. One of Murray Houllif's most popular timpani solo's. PerMus is happy to have acquired... 

Brazauskas-Five Timpani Solos-2T

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 2 Instrumentation: 2 Timpani 

Adams-Reverberations-4T

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 5 Instrumentation: 4 Timpani