By John Tafoya. timapani. Published by Carl Fischer. The Principal Timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra, John Tafoya, offers his insight and experience in this comprehensive new book with CD-ROM, which gives the working timpanist a practical approach to preparing audition excerpts. An invaluable resource, this book contains carefully illustrated excerpts, insightful photos, and timpani parts on the CD-ROM. Included are 22 of the most frequently requested timpani audition excerpts and useful performance practices for the student and the professional timpanist. A must for all timpanists!