The working timpanist's survival guide -- This invaluable resource contains carefully illustrated excerpts insightful photos and a Cd-Rom with timpani parts included. Each excerpt is explained with meticulous care. One can be confident that the inf ormation is up-to-date and relevant to current audition practices. As principal timpanist with the national symphony orchestr a John Tafoya graciously offers his insight and experience in a very comprehensive manner.