For Ellis*

For Ellis* (2023)

for flute, piano, and timpani or violin, piano, and timpani

Duration: 4′

Level of Timpani part: Beginner

Level of Flute and Piano parts: Intermediate/Advanced

Click HERE to view the score with flute

Flute version available for purchase: Sheet Music Direct, and Sheet Music Plus

Click HERE to view the score with violin

Link to premiere featuring violin

Violin version available for purchase: Sheet Music Direct, and Sheet Music Plus

Dedicate the piece to your timpani player and add the first name of the timpanist to the title of the piece. This piece was written to feature a timpani player who is in the very early stages of learning the instrument and who wants to perform for the first time with their esteemed musician friends. I wrote the piece for Ellis Landau, a wonderful friend and supporter of the Las Vegas Philharmonic.  Titled FOR ELLIS,  Ellis premiered the piece alongside his distinguished friends  from the Phil at a gala event on March 29, 2023. It was his first time performing on stage and before the premiere, did not have a musical background.

The timpani player (for whom this piece was written) did not read music.  In lieu of the standard notation, I created a chart of numbers for the player.  I also conducted the premiere in order for him to  follow all of my cues and know when to play.  

For more information, please email info@jenniferbellor.com.