Saul Goodman (percussionist)

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Not to be confused with Saul Goodman.

Saul Goodman (July 16, 1907 – January 26, 1996) was the principal timpanist of the New York Philharmonic from 1926 to 1972.[1]

Career[]

Goodman was born in New York, the son of Polish Jewish emigrants, Abraham L. Goodman and Yetta Feigenbaum Goodman. He grew up in Brooklyn, and learned under the instruction of , whom he succeeded as principal timpanist in the New York Philharmonic. Goodman was a member of the faculties at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal and the Juilliard School of Music where he taught many who went on to become timpanists in symphony orchestras around the world.[1][2]

During his career Goodman made innovations in drum and mallet construction, including a tuning system for drums and a line of timpani mallets. He died in Palm Beach, Florida.[1]

Works[]

Method Book[]

  • Modern Method for Timpani
  • Modern Classic Solos for Snare Drum
  • Saul Goodman Memorial Percussion Ensemble Collection

Solo[]

  • Introduction and Allegro (Timpani)
  • Ballad for the Dance (Timpani & Suspended Cymbal)

Ensemble[]

  • Scherzo for Percussion For 3 Players
  • Theme and Variations For 4 Players
  • Proliferation Suite For 7 Players

Notable students[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Thomas, Richard McG., Jr. (January 30, 1996). "Saul Goodman, 89, a Timpanist Who Made Drums Sing, Is Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  2. ^ Fairchild, Frederick D. "Hall of Fame: Saul Goodman". pas.org. Percussive Arts Society. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
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