“Thank you, Randy, for creating THE timpani excerpt book for which we’ve all been waiting.” Gordon Gottlieb, NY studios, regular guest-NY Philharmonic Faculty, The Juilliard School Lifetime member-Império Serrano EscolaContinue reading

“Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani is the best educational publication for timpani since the Goodman book.”

“I’ve used Mr. Max’s ingeniously written book to great advantage, both in teaching and to reexamine my own approach to the staples of our repertoire. Randy’s thorough research and firstContinue reading

“This book is a goldmine of helpful information about the highlights of the timpani repertoire from one of Europe’s leading timpanists. Anyone learning the timpani repertoire or getting ready forContinue reading

“Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani is a must for the student, teacher, and professional. It contains a complete inventory of excerpts and is a tremendous help with preparing for auditions. ForContinue reading

“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. RandyContinue reading

“Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani is a spectacular book! Wonderfully annotated and researched with many helpful suggestions both musical and technical. It should be in every timpanist’s library. I think itContinue reading

“Your book is simply outstanding! Congratulations on what is by far the best orchestral timpani book ever written. The work and research you have put into it is clearly monumental.Continue reading