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“Randy Max’s Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani is now at the top of the list of ‘must have’ books for the serious timpani student. It is simply unsurpassed in its comprehensiveness, detail and clarity. Bravo Randy!”
Jim Atwood
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Cloyd Duff Timpani Masterclasses
“I have heard the statement ‘too much knowledge is dangerous’; however when it comes to preparing for an audition, the more knowledge you have the more prepared you are. Randy Max has written a book that gives you not only the music but information about the variations of tempi one can expect for the excerpt, historical facts about the music, BIOs of the composers and suggestions for practicing, tuning and sticking for both American and German style timpani playing. All this and a CD that accompanies the book so the excerpts can be heard and practiced. Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani is a ‘must have’ book for the serious timpanist preparing for an audition. The 57 passages represent the most requested audition excerpts and are done in a well organized, informative and easy to read manner. Highly recommended.”
John H. Beck
Professor Emeritus of Percussion
Eastman School of Music
“For some people auditions can be more mental than physical. Your book really helps overcome some of those anxiety problems and will help to bring about confidence in the player’s performance. Congratulations on a job well done.”
Gerald Carlyss
Philadelphia Orchestra and Indiana University (retired)
“Randy Max’s Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani examines the repertoire from every angle. This mass of information is delivered clearly and concisely, in an advisory rather than dictatorial manner. Furthermore, the introduction contains many invaluable ideas on practising excerpts, audition preparation, and ear training. An essential resource for any student or professional.”
Matt Perry
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal College of Music
Trinity College of Music