Born in 1928 French composer and teacher Jean Aubain studied with Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1955 he won the Premier Prix de Rome and his since composed many other prolific works including Three Studies for Percussion and Piano. Composed in 1968 Three Studies for Percussion and Piano is made up of three movements; 1) Variations 2) Scherzo and 3) Final. With a typical performance lasting around seven minutes Aubain's piece includes use of Timpani Xylophone Temple-Block Tom-Toms Vibraphone and Cymbals as well as other Percussion instruments. For all advanced percussionists seekingsolo performance repertoire Aubain's Three Studies For Percussion And Piano is essential.

With very few compositions existing for Percussion Seven Pièces fills a very large gap. Containing many exciting characteristics these pieces are essential to percussionists. Seven Pièces for Percussion and Piano (ad lib) is compiled by two established and highly accredited musicians. François Dupin frequent soloist with the Orchestra de Paris and professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon has had a long partnership with Marcel Jorand ex-soloist with l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and professor at the ConservatoireNational de Région de Montpellier. As percussionists themselves and with much invaluable experience between them the Seven Pièces are well-informed and essential to aspiring percussion players.