Adapted from the second movement of Gillingham's "Concerto for Horn," Blessing begins with a hymn tune stated by the horns and is subsequently developed through the movement with various textures and timbres. The work ends aptly like the quiet close of a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Frank Tracz as director of bands at Kansas State University and the university's own 150th anniversary, Gillingham used fragments of the school's alma mater to craft a delightful and challenging Grade 3 work for symphonic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bring Thee Praise is based on the Jackson High School (Jackson, MO) Alma Mater. The Alma Mater, which uses the tune, Annie Lisle, is paired with Gillingham’s own “Praise Theme” to bring a celebration of Jackson High School to concert stages everywhere.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concerto for Winds and Percussion
Cantus Laetus is a statement of praise and affirmation of life which exploits every corner of emotion through the coloristic and dramatic capabilities of the symphonic band. Three main sections feature the three families of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in D locrian mode (with notes of the E-flat major scale), this is a dark, engaging work that plays with the word "Centrifugal," which refers to the force that acts on objects within a rotating frame, directing them away away from the axis (e.g. the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the primary melody of Gillingham's work, New Century Dawn, Century Variants is designed to be quite versatile. It is a set of variations which can introduce the symphonic band to the layman or to young children contemplating playing a band instrument…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Quartet Feature
The Concertino for 4 Percussion seeks to exploit keyboard, membrane, and auxiliary percussion instruments with the marimbas, xylophone, timpani, vibraphone, and bass drums as the featured instruments. These are assisted by the other…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Euphonium Feature
Scored in three movements, Concerto for Euphonium & Wind Ensemble is a must for the serious euphonium player. The free flowing first movement pairs rubato style solo playing with strict rhythms in the ensemble while the sonorous second…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Horn Feature
The first movement, Fanfares, starts slowly and mysteriously, using motives from the main thematic material of the movement. A brass fanfare ensues followed by an entrance by the solo horn hinting at the main thematic material to follow. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
Written with the virtuoso in mind, the Concerto for Piano, Winds & Percussion is perfect for the modern ensemble. The first movement exudes an urgency scored in the rhythms and harmonies throughout, while the second movement, Elegy, reflects…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications