Rack-Playing Timpani in Symphonic Band

The purpose of John Rack's book "Playing Timpani in Symphonic Band" is to assist timpanists in high school, college and community bands with performing the challenging parts in the symphonic band repertoire. the demands in executing tuning changes, articulations, sticking, note lengths, tone color and balance within the ensemble can be underestimated by band directors. Details for the development of these essential skills are described and technique exercises are included. Selected symphonic band timpani parts that have been interpreted and edited are also included. Finally, certain aspects of instrument maintenance are included in the "Essential Skills" section.