G & M Brand Publishers Concerto For Timpani & Band - Jacob - Solo Tympani/Concert Band - Gr. 4.5

Author/Composer:

JACOB, GORDON

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Grade/Level:

4.5

Model #:

R10005

Composer: Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Solo Timpani with Concert Band
Level: 4.5

The nature of the timpani means that musical development is rhythmic rather than tonal. In the first movement, a broad theme is announced by the timpani themselves, and immediately echoed and modified by the full wind band. Material is embroidered by woodwinds and developed by the soloist. The second movement (Adagio) is virtually an aria in which we are left with an expressive mood conjured from the timpani themselves. The last movement is a romp - characteristic use of quasi-folk material is well suited to the band and the rhythmic characteristics of the timpani are highlighted.
Duration: 12:30