You will be taken with the simple pentatonic beauty of this Chinese folk song. Quiet and mysterious, the opening of Radiant Moonbeams features gentle harmonic clusters that introduce the first phrases of the melody. After subtle transitions and climax, the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Juxtaposing two original these, each representing soul and creativity,"Rising Star pays a musical tribute to the life of a student who was taken too soon.Program NotesRising Star was commissioned by parents Tom & Karen Wilson, and sister Jodi Guzak in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham provides a celebration of the rich history of Sydney, Australia, while honoring the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent city identified by the icon of the sails of its famous Opera House. Incorporating native folksong, indigenous sounds and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Songs of the Night"
Serenade for Winds and Percussion seeks to faithfully recreate the spirit of the classical serenade of Mozart's time. Though it is not necessarily intended that the work be performed outdoors, the theme of the work deals with outdoor…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set the World on Fire is a breathtaking work for SATB choir and wind ensemble using quotes from the writings of St. Catherine of Siena. "You are an ever-burning fire; You are a fire which drives away all coldness and illumines minds with its light, and with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Your brass players will love this! And your woodwinds and percussion won't be disappointed either with this colorful work by David Gillingham. Silver Accolade opens with a brilliant fanfare statement followed by a lyric processional. Heroic and regal in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written as a tribute to a young band student who lost his life in a car accident, The Song Shall Never End alludes to some of the stages of grief, particularly depression and anger, but it mostly celebrates a human spirit that will live on forever after…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation Song" which I acquired from a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
One of Gillingham's earliest works for band, Symphonic Proclamation is a high-energy overture that would be perfect as an opener or a closer on your next concert. Flourishes in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass coupled with a catchy melody will make…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Another major contribution to advanced band repertoire. Epic in proportion, Gillingham's Symphony No. 2 displays the creative scoring and brilliant compositional technique we have associated with this esteemed composer. Upper-level musicians and conductors…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications