Graduate Percussion recital

Abstract

The purpose of this graduate percussion recital is to study each piece, to research about the composers and their compositions, to improve the performer's percussion skill, and add more experience in performing a recital. The music selected for this program was composed by famous percussionists and chosen from five common percussion solo instruments to show the different technique and musical styles of each instrument. The percussion recital was presented at the Music Auditorium, College of music, Mahidol University, on Wednesday, April 12th, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. The program consisted of 6 pieces: 1. Marimbasonic by Markus Halt 2. Etude no. 1 and no. 2 from Twelve Studies for the Drum by Jacques Delecluse 3. Looking Back by David Friedman 4. Inspirations Diabolique by Rickey Tagawa 5. Three Episodes for Timpani by John H. Beck 6. Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble by Ney Rosauro The total time was approximately 76 minutes, with intermission.;