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Elliott Carter's solo timpani works of the
1960s represent the benchmark upon whose quality all subsequent compositions
of this genre have been measured. This DVD combines interactive, multi-angle
video performance of the set of eight pieces with an in-depth voice-over
performing artist's commentary as well as PDF articles about the works
by percussion scholars.
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"This DVD should be on the shelves of every percussion's
studio." – John Beck
• Languages: Voice-over artist’s commentaries
in English, Spanish (click here to watch), and French (click here to watch)
• Angles: multiple camera angles for all video or pre-edited angle fades
• Overlays: shows special beating spots on overhead camera angle
• DVD@CCESS: links to sponsors, users forum, GUDMUSE
• DVD-ROM: Manuscripts, Articles, Program notes, Bio, TP9000 flyer, Permissions,
Acknowledgements
• Metronomes: special customized metronomes for each metric piece of the
set.
As soloist, clinician, orchestral timpanist-percussionist, conductor,
and teacher, Dr. Marrs' professional experience spans over 30 years and
three continents. His principal orchestral positions include the orchestras
of Louisville, Bolivia, and Costa Rica. His free-lance experience includes
such diverse areas as TV, Ice Capades, jazz, symphonic orchestra, experimental
groups, solo and chamber recital performances. Stuart Marrs has an extensive
international profile having taught and performed in France, Switzerland,
Belgium, Poland, Russia, Belorus, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, El Salvador,
Bolivia and Costa Rica.
Dr. Marrs is founder and past president of the Maine Chapter of the
Percussive Arts Society, a driving force behind the development of percussion
in the state of Maine. He has taught at the National University of Costa
Rica, Indiana University, and since 1985 has been teaching at the University
of Maine where he presently occupies the position of Chair of the Music
Division. Stuart Marrs received his doctorate from Indiana University
School of Music. Dr. Marrs tours the US, Europe, and Latin America as
soloist, conductor, clinician, and teacher.
"What a unique
approach to Elliot Carter's "Eight Pieces for Four Timpani"!
Stuart Marrs uses his timpani expertise for an excellent performance
of all eight pieces. His interpretation of the music shows insight,
musicality, sensitivity, and a valid performance approach. This DVD
teaches in a short time what may take a teacher hours of demonstration
and explanation time. Special features are: artists' commentaries in
English, Spanish and French, multiple camera angles for all video or
pre-edited camera angle fades, special beating spots on overhead camera
angle, and customized metronomics for each metric piece of the music.
There are also links to sponsors, a users forum, manuscripts, articles,
program notes, and much more. This DVD should be on the shelves of
every percussion instructor's studio.
"With this DVD, Stuart Marrs provides an extremely
valuable research tool for both performers and composers. The performances
are elegant and refined and the DVD production is absolutely first
class. I have used it in percussion seminars for composers as well
as in workshops on these pieces for performers. The response has been
universally positive. I highly recommend this DVD as a definitive source
for information on the performance techniques for, and the interpretation
of, these seminal works for solo timpani."
Prof. of Music, Emeritus
SUNY Buffalo
"This DVD is perfect for anyone interested in performing
or researching Elliott Carter’s Eight Pieces for Four Timpani.
Stuart Marrs offers a tremendously comprehensive insight into these
works. The special features included in this DVD (multiple camera angles,
commentary, customized metronomes, manuscripts, articles, and other
interactive items) are terrific! Bravo!"
Principal Timpanist, National Symphony Orchestra
Director of Percussion Studies, University of Maryland
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