Temple Mountain

Darin Kamstra

Medium-Advanced Timpani Solo

Instrumentation: 

• 5 Timpani
• Glockenspiel bars — written pitches G#3, C#4, D4, E4 (may substitute with crotales)
• Suspended cymbal
• Frame drum (12” or larger recommended)
• Bowl of grain (such as dried lentils)

Inspired by the topography and history of Temple Mountain, Utah, Temple Mountain by Darin Kamstra is an exciting work for the experienced timpani soloist requiring extended techniques to bring out the mystique of rich Native American traditions as displayed in petroglyphs near the mountain.

The piece is written for five timpani and also requires four glockenspiel bars (written pitches G-sharp 3, C-sharp 4, D4, and E4), a suspended cymbal, frame drum (12” or larger), and a bowl of grain to create a variety of textures.

Temple Mountain ships as a professionally bound folio with a color cover.