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Kirk J. Gay is currently the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies and an Instructor of Music at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. He teaches student lessons for the percussion studio, directs “Black Steel,” the UCF steel drum ensemble, and coordinates the Marching Knights Drumline. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician and an endorser and clinician for Pro-Mark sticks, Sabian Cymbals, and Sticktape.com. He has works published by Tapspace Publications.
Mr. Gay obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance from Northern Illinois University. He later went on to study with Paul Yancich and Richard Weiner at the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his Master’s degree in Timpani Performance.
An active clinician, Mr. Gay has presented many clinics and master classes at universities and high schools in the U.S. and abroad. He has performed clinics at the Florida PAS Day of Percussion and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Mr. Gay has also published numerous articles for Percussive Notes magazine, the Texas Bandmasters Association, School Band and Orchestra Magazine, and is the editor of the Florida PAS newsletter.
In 1998 Mr. Gay toured Europe with the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. He has performed with the Walt Disney World Orchestra, The Fort Wayne Philharmonic, The Orlando Philharmonic, and currently is the Principal Percussionist with The Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Gay marched in Star of Indiana Drum & Bugle Corps from 1986 – 1989, where he was 1989 DCI Timpani Individuals Champion and two-time DCM Timpani Individuals Champion. He has taught and written for many drum and bugle corps including The Crossmen, Phantom Regiment, Magic of Orlando, and The Yokohama Inspires from Japan. Mr. Gay was head arranger and percussion coordinator with the Phantom Regiment in 1996 when they won the DCI Championship. He has also written for many bands across the country including Cypress Creek H.S. (FL), Churchill H.S. (TX), and Northrop H.S. (IN).
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Fear Cage
Duet for timpani with audio soundscape.
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: Medium
Personnel: 2 players
Our price: $25.00
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Description:
Written for two timpanists surrounded within a circle (or cage) of 9 timpani, Fear Cage is a dramatic piece which utilizes a variety of effects to set a dark tone. Stationed back-to-back, the performers are accompanied by a pre-recorded audio track.
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Pedal to the Kettle
Etudes and Solos for Timpani
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: All Levels
Our price: $19.95
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Description:
Much of the world's great timpani literature was written decades ago. With an inventive collection of easy to advanced etudes and solos, Kirk J. Gay's Pedal to the Kettle offers a "tune up" designed to appeal to today's timpanists.
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Overture for Timpani
for Solo Timpani
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: Medium
Our price: $14.00
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Description:
Written for five drums in "overture" form, Overture for Timpani is an exciting recital piece to showcase the technique and musicianship of the timpanist. With a dramatic and lyrical opening, the overture bursts into its main "allegro" theme which leads to melodic, energetic, and technical phrases requiring various pedalings and cross-over stickings. Overture for Timpani is...
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Farfenmarch
Solo for Timpani
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: Medium
Our price: $14.00
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Description:
Based on themes from Mahler's 7th Symphony, Farfenmarch is an enjoyable solo for four timpani. Various sections contrast from march style to adagio, and make full utilization of all four drums. Glissandi effects are used occasionally as well as a few areas of minor pedaling. Farfenmarch is currently on the Group 1 solo list for the Florida Bandmasters Association and will...
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