Solo percussion repertoire is rapidly growing yet still relatively small in size, reflecting the youth of the tradition in contrast to other string and wind instruments which have functioned as solo instruments since long before the introduction of timpani and percussion to the orchestra. The percussive discography is also limited in size, and this project aims to address the issue by creating a CD recording of works by all living composers on a variety of percussion instruments: Falling Leaves for snare drum by Timothy Adams, Jr.; Metaphor for Vibraphone by Robert Pollock; In Other Words for multiple-percussion by Joseph Pereira; Rituals for solo timpani by Bruce Hamilton; and two marimba solos, Dances of Earth and Fire by Peter Klatzow and Fabian Theory by Nigel Westlake. This accompanying documents seeks to provide context for the recording through background information about the compositions and composers, information about existing recordings and academic literature, and provides discussion and analysis of the works as a resource for future performers.
