After the initial tragedy of loss, memories of our loved ones fill us with renewal, knowing that in many ways they are still with us, and their light will always shine and be remembered. The Light Remembered is an emotional piece, at times contemplative, at…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Flute Feature
Lullaby for Evangelina is a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the popular tune "Hush, Little Baby" for solo flute and band. Gackstatter employs some unique effects throughout the piece, such as humming wine glasses and quiet vocal…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
("Too Much Coffee")
Written to be a percussion showpiece in a Latin style, Nimus Capulus is fast, frenetic, and fun—a challenge for the entire group. With a fugue in the middle section for the woodwinds, optional open percussion improvisations, and brass…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Before scientists could predict a total eclipse, there were many instances of madness and even death from the chaos caused by the sun disappearing. Path of Totality tries to capture the feeling the ancients must have felt seeing such an omen in the sky: the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Grouse Creek Symphony'
A subtle beginning leading to an exciting motive and up tempo tune defines this classic piece by Gary Gacksttter. The People features a memorable melody with exciting treatment of percussion as well as woodwinds and brass. Jump…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Full of dynamic and style contrasts, percussion, and excitement, Processional is a great opener or closer for young band appropriate for any concert or festival! Add to that a short fugal passage and you get a piece that you, your band, and your audience will…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Music for an Imaginary Cartoon
Silly Circus Suite conjures up images of an animated cartoon of a rather low-budget circus, complete with tumblers who are in sore need of more practice, a ballerina who could use a diet, as well as their imaginary audience. A…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Grouse Creek Symphony'
The Sky one part of a larger work based on landscape art of the vast central plains. The prairie sky is wondrous in its expanse and scope, always changing and inspiring. This work is an expression of the many moods and majesty one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This delightfully rollicking Grainger tune has been masterfully set for wind band by Gary Gackstatter, freely tossing the melodies around the ensemble and remaining true to Grainger's quirky & descriptive style markings.Program NotesPercy Grainger's great…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter, Grainger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Grouse Creek Symphony'
Extracted from Gackstatter's larger work, "Grouse Creek Symphony," The Water opens with a lush chorale in the woodwinds. A peaceful, rolling 6/8 follows conjuring up images of a running stream.Program NotesI have written many…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications