Raise The Roof Timpani

Raise the roof is a one movement concerto for timpani and orchestra by the american composer michael daugherty.

Raise the roof timpani.

The second theme of the double variation first heard in the flutes and then the timpani is reminiscent of a medieval plainchant. Raise the roof 2003 for timpani and orchestra was commissioned by the detroit symphony orchestra for the opening of its max fisher music center. Daugherty creates a grand acoustic construction by bringing the timpani into the foreground and incorporating a wide variety of timpani techniques to create long expressive melodies and a tour de force cadenza. Set here for ssa choir with words and music by kirby shaw.

For timpani and orchestra full score paperback july 1 2009 by michael daugherty composer. Daugherty creates a grand acoustic construction by bringing the timpani into the foreground and incorporating a wide variety of timpani techniques to create long expressive melodies and a tour de force cadenza. The first theme of the double variation played initially by the tuba is presented in various timbral and rhythmic guises such as guaguanco. Daugherty later arranged the piece for concert band in 2007.

2007 raise the roof is inspired by the construction of grand architectural wonders such as the notre dame cathedral in paris 1345 and the empire state building in new york city 1931. Set in a hot 1940 s swing style this up tempo original will really raise the roof. Raise the roof is inspired by the construction of grand architectural wonders such as the notre dame cathedral in paris 1345 and the empire state building in new york city 1931. The world premiere was given by the detroit symphony orchestra under the direction of neeme jarvi with brian jones timpani at symphony hall detroit michigan on october 16 2003.

Raise the roof 2003 for timpani and orchestra was commissioned by the detroit symphony orchestra for the opening of its max fisher music center. Raise the roof is in the form of a double variation. This arrangement was commissioned by the university of michigan. Boosey hawkes scores books.

It was premiered in detroit october 16 2003 with conductor neeme järvi leading the detroit symphony orchestra and timpanist brian jones. The work was commissioned by the detroit symphony orchestra for the opening of the max m.