Akins, Thomas
Overview
Works: | 27 works in 52 publications in 2 languages and 670 library holdings |
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Genres: | Concertos Art music Scores History Arrangements (Music) Parts (Music) Methods (Music) Biographies Manuscripts Concert etudes |
Roles: | Instrumentalist, Performer, Author, Conductor, Arranger |
Classifications: | M1038, 784.2 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Thomas Akins
- Behind the copper fence : a lifetime on timpani by Thomas Akins( )
Most widely held works by
Thomas Akins
Concerto for timpani and orchestra ; Concerto for piano and orchestra ; Evening voluntaraies ; Vails and variations for horn
and piano by
William Kraft(
)
2 editions published in 1999 and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1999 and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concertos by
William Kraft(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1999 and 2007 and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1999 and 2007 and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three concerti by
William Kraft(
Recording
)
7 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto no. 1 for timpani and orchestra by
William Kraft(
)
1 edition published in 2016 and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2016 and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crescendo 75 : Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1930-2005 by
Thomas Akins(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The musical timpanist by
Thomas Akins(
)
3 editions published in 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The chameleon : from "The musical timpanist" : timpani solo by
Thomas Akins(
)
3 editions published in 1974 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1974 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musica mobilis : music for brass by
Jim Beckel(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2001 and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2001 and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto for timpani and orchestra : (1983) by
William Kraft(
)
4 editions published between 1997 and 2012 and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1997 and 2012 and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas joy! by Chamber Brass Choir(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1994 and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1994 and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The chameleon : from "The musical timpanist" by
Thomas Akins(
)
1 edition published in 2008 and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
KRAFT, W : Timpani Concerto No. 1(
)
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Protoplasm : for percussion quartet and string bass by
Frank Proto(
)
1 edition published in 1978 and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1978 and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The musical timpanist by
Thomas Akins(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The pink panther : for percussion quartet (bells, xylophone, marimba, bongos, vibes, triangle, drum set) and string bass by
Henry Mancini(
)
2 editions published in 1964 and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1964 and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Protoplasm : for percussion quartet (vibes, marimba, timpani, bells, drum set, flexatone) and string bass by
Frank Proto(
)
2 editions published in 1978 and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1978 and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto for timpani and orchestra(
Recording
)
in Undetermined and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in Undetermined and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Timpani concerti by
William Kraft(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2015 and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2015 and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Behind the copper fence : a lifetime on timpani by
Thomas Akins(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The memoir of a boy who decides that drums are his passion. We learn about the training and experience needed to become a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (1965-1991). Akins shares the highs and lows in his career and explains the workings of an orchestra and describes his first appearance at Carnegie Hall. After his playing career ended, he became a senior manager with the ISO. Throughout he gives details such as the creation of William Kraft's Timpani Concerto Number One, the mystery of being honored with a titled chair and a peek into his life away from music as a sportscaster, broadcasting games and interviewing top athletes
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The memoir of a boy who decides that drums are his passion. We learn about the training and experience needed to become a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (1965-1991). Akins shares the highs and lows in his career and explains the workings of an orchestra and describes his first appearance at Carnegie Hall. After his playing career ended, he became a senior manager with the ISO. Throughout he gives details such as the creation of William Kraft's Timpani Concerto Number One, the mystery of being honored with a titled chair and a peek into his life away from music as a sportscaster, broadcasting games and interviewing top athletes
Three concertos by
William Kraft(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1993 in Undetermined and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in Undetermined and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
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- Kraft, William Author Musician Composer
- Polivnick, Paul Conductor
- Golabek, Mona Performer Instrumentalist
- Von der Schmidt, Jeff Performer Instrumentalist
- Nagano, Kent 1951- Conductor
- Berkeley Symphony Orchestra Performer
- Alabama Symphony Orchestra (1997- ) Performer
- Alabama Symphony Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- DRAM (Online service)
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Associated Subjects
Akins, Thomas Band music Brass ensembles Christmas music Concertos (Piano) Concertos (Timpani) Concertos (Timpani)--Solo with piano Horn music Horn with orchestra Indiana Indiana--Indianapolis Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Kraft, William Leppard, Raymond Motion picture music--Excerpts, Arranged Music Music--Computer network resources Musicians Nelson, John, Percussion ensembles, Arranged--Scores and parts Schaefer, Ferdinand, Sevitzky, Fabien, Solomon, Izler, Sportscasters Symphony orchestras Timpani Timpani music Timpanists Variations (Horn with orchestra) Venzago, Mario