The Melodic Timpani Project was created to promote the use of the timpani as a melodic instrument by expanding the repertoire for timpani in this style. The mechanics of timpani pedals have improved greatly over the years, and we now have the opportunity to use the timpani voice in a much more active way. However, the repertoire for this style of timpani playing is currently relatively limited. In an effort to fill this void, I began commissioning composers to write a wide variety of music that will be heard in the timpani voice, but to avoid the traditional practice of keeping the pitches stationary. I will perform pieces from the Melodic Timpani project, which will include a variety of styles and difficulty levels that would be appropriate for college recitals, advanced high school solo performances, or even professional recitals. I will also demonstrate some of the techniques required to perform these pieces, breaking them down in an approachable way that any timpanist can feel comfortable exploring. Some of the composers who have written pieces for the Melodic Timpani Project include John Psathas, Jonathan Scales, Dave Molk, Brian Nozny, CJ Menge and Louis Raymond-Kolker.