Beyond the Audition Screen: Advanced Repertoire for the Orchestral Timpanist

"Beyond the Audition Screen" features 27 orchestral works frequently requested at timpani auditions. The enclosed CD-ROM contains the timpani parts in .pdf format for each selevtion. Each page includes important items to consider when preparing these orchestral works. These observations are from John Tafoya's personal experience with orchestral timpani auditions, and his vast professional experience with rehearsals and performances with world-renowned conductors. Readers will enjoy a variety of musical and technical options presented in the book, such as: edited dynamics, stickings, timpani mallet recommnedations, exercises and even a section on timpani maintenance.