Duff Timpani Masterclass
June 8 - 12, 2009
2009 Duff Timpani Masterclass Downloadable Brochure
In June 1982, Cloyd Duff presented his first Timpani Masterclass. In the years since, the class has become an annual event, attracting timpanists from across the country and around the world. Students and teachers, amateurs and professionals alike, have attended the class to learn about the Duff school of playing: an approach to the instrument that earned the late Cloyd Duff a reputation as one of the finest timpanists of the 20th century, known the world over for his beautiful, singing sound and his flawless musicianship. The class covers every aspect of the Cloyd Duff school, from the fundamentals of technique ot the most advanced orchestral repertoire. The traditions of this great class have been preserved and several new sessions added: the specifics of instrument maintenance, stick making, calf head tucking, changing and clearing heads, and a new weeklong audition program. In 1999, Cloyd Duff asked Jim Atwood, his assistant at these classes for many years, to take over the direction of the masterclass program, saying, "Under Jim's direction, I expect that this class will continue to flourish for another two decades." Joining Jim once again this summer is the renowned artist and former student of Cloyd Duff, Tom Freer of the Cleveland Orchestra.
2009 Duff Timpani Masterclass Participants Say:
"This workshop has absolutely opened my eyes in a way that I could not have imagined. I am so thankful that you put this workshop on and are so generously welcoming and sharing with everyone that attends. I definitely want to come back next year. I think it is such an incredible experience and so important for percussionists to learn about Cloyd Duff and his approach to the timpani."
"I had a fantastic time at this year's Duff class! We joked about this line on the first day of class, but I really am one of the people for whom this week could be described as 'life-changing.' My whole approach to playing timpani has changed . . . ."
"This was a very impressive week, in every way; it was well organized, and executed with all the elements of the class apparently well thought out and clearly presented from start to finish. I'm going to enthusiastically recommend this class to my students and my colleagues. Thank you for a wonderful timpani experience!"
Duff Timpani Masterclass Daily Schedule
Monday, June 8, 2009
Morning Session: Jim Atwood
Afternoon Session: Jim Atwood
Afternoon Masterclass Session: Intermediate/Advanced Performers
Evening Demonstration: Changing Plastic Heads
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Morning Session: Jim Atwood
Afternoon Session: Jim Atwood
Afternoon Masterclass Session: Advanced Performers
Evening Demonstration: Stick Making and Mallet Recovering
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Morning Session: Tom Freer
Afternoon Session: Tom Freer
Afternoon Masterclass Session: Advanced-Plus Performers
Evening Demonstration: Tucking a Calfskin Head
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Morning Session: Tom Freer
Afternoon Session: Tom Freer
Afternoon Masterclass Session: Advanced-Plus Performers
Evening: Mock Audition
Friday, June 12, 2009
Morning Session: Jim Atwood and Tom Freer
Afternoon Masterclass Session: Professional Peformers
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