John H. Beck

Professor John H. Beck (born on 16 February 1933) is a famous percussionist from America.

Education

Professor John Beck received Bachelor of Music in 1955, Master of Music and Performer's Certificate in 1962 from Eastman School of Music. Professor John Beck received an honorary Doctor of Music from College of Performing Arts, Rowan University.[1]

Career

Performer
Peroid Role Organization
1955-1959 percussionist, timpanist, marimba soloist United States Marine Band
1959-1962 principal percussionist Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
1962-2002 timpanist Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
1962-2008 Conductor Eastman Percussion Ensemble

Adjudicator [2]
  • International Percussion Competition in Luxembourg
  • Japan Music Education and Culture Promotion in Tokyo, Japan;
  • Timpani Competition of Paris
  • Snare Drum Competition of Atlanta
  • Giornate della Percussione Competition in Fermo

Percussionist in Residence[3]
  • Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen
  • Royal Northern Academy of Music in Manchester
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Program

Teacher[4]

Teaching in the preparatory department of Eastman School of Music from 1959 to 1967

Teaching Freshman and Sophomores from 1967 to 2008

Professor Emeritus of Percussion from 2008

Award
Year Honors Organization
1976 Musician of the Year Mu Phi Epsilon
1996 Monroe County School Music Association Award
1997 Eastman's Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching
1999 Arts and Cultural Council of Greater Rochester Award
1999 Hall of Fame Percussive Arts Society
2002 Outstanding Service Award Percussive Arts Society
2009 Distinguished Service Award New York State School Music Association
2010 President's Award Rowan University
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award KOSA International Percussion
2018 Hall of Fame Rochester University

Works
Solo Work
Title Instrumentation Publisher Year Information
Sonata for Timpani Timpani Solo Boston Music Company 1971 A standard in the percussion repertoire, every timpanist should have the chance to perform this one! This advanced solo in three movements combines various styles and techniques for an exciting performance! ABRSM,[5] Trinity College London[6] suggest percussion students to play this piece in their grade 8 percussion exam.
Episode For Solo Percussion Multiple Percussion solo Alfred Music Publishing 1977 Call for Xylophone, Bells, Rototoms, Gongs and Metal Pipes
Canto IX Multiple Percussion solo LudwigMasters Publications 1979 Co-composed with Samuel Adler

5 Timpani and 6 Rototoms

Ensemble Work
Title Instrumentation Publisher Year Information
Overture For Percussion Ensemble Percussion Octet Kendor Music 1976 With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of momentum and excitement.[7]
Concerto For Drum Set and Percussion Ensemble Drum set and Percussion Septet Kendor Music 1979
Concerto for Timpani and Percussion Ensemble Timpani and Percussion Quintet Kendor Music 1984 Begins with a slow introduction that accelerates into a short cadenza, this challenging showcase for solo timpani features a variety of traditional and contemporary styles. The middle section is written in a senza misura style with spatial notation for timpani, followed by a strong maestoso that builds in speed and intensity into the dramatic final bar. Punctuated by five ad lib cadenzas, this established recital standard allows the soloist ample expressive opportunities.[8]
Instrument List[9]

Soloist :

4 Timpani

Player 1:

Marimba, Xylophone, 2 Brake Drums

Player 2:

Vibraphone, 4 Concert Toms, Chimes (shared), Bongos (shared)

Player 3:

Bells, Chimes (shared), Bongos (shared)

Player 4:

Snare Drum

Player 5:

Bass Drum, 2 Wood Blocks, Claves, Gong

Fanfare for the Common Percussionist Percussion Sextet Row-loff Productions This piece utilizes unison rhythms for a loud fanfare like mood. This ensemble is perfect for advance elementary or early middle school students.
Instrument List[10]

Player 1:

Snare Drum

Player 2:

Tenor Drum

Player 3:

4 Tom-Toms

Player 4:

Bass Drum

Player 5:

Cymbals

Player 6:

4 Timpani

Method Book
Title Instrumentation Publisher Year Information
Advanced Solos for Snare Drum Snare Drum Kendor Music 1990 Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results. Recommended sticking indications are provided throughout by the composer to assist with interpretation and execution.[11]
10 Intermediate Snare Drum Solo Snare Drum Kendor Music 2003 Trinity College London suggest percussion students to play pieces from this book in their grade 4 & 5 percussion exam.[12]
10 Intermediate Timpani Solo Timpani Kendor Music 2003 This collection of timpani solos calling for two, three and four drums is a great method for percussion students to work on both technique and musicality!  Each solo piece is based on a four measure phrase and addresses a particular musical and technical consideration often found in timpani parts.[13]  

References
  1. "Prof. John H. Beck". Artstra. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  2. "Timpani - John H. Beck". Yamaha. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  3. Beck, John. "Professor Emeritus of Percussion". East School of Music. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  4. MacDonald, Payton. "John H. Beck". Percussive Arts Society. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  5. Percussion Syllabus from 2020. ABRSM. 2019. p. 43. ISBN 9781786013392.
  6. Drum Kit & Percussion Syllabus. Trinity College London. 2019. p. 144.
  7. "Overture for Percussion Ensemble". Kendor Music. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  8. "Concerto for Timpani and Percussion Ensemble". Kendor Music INC. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  9. "CONCERTO FOR TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE BY JOHN BECK". Lone Star Percussion. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  10. "Beck-Fanfare for the Common Percussionist". Steve Weiss. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  11. "Advanced Solo For Snare Drum". Kendor Music. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  12. Drum Kit & Percussion Syllabus 2020-2023. Trinity College London. 2019. pp. 113, 115.
  13. "10 Intermediate Timpani Solos". J. W. Pepper. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
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