for Mallet Quintet
The metallic sound of the bells and vibraphones combined with the warm, woody sound of the marimbas expresses the wonder and mysteriousness of the angels who are ever-present in our lives. Fluctuating tonality, sweeping melodic lines and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Baker's Dozen is a set of thirteen miniature pieces in various styles and moods for solo horn and piano. The work is designed so that all the movements or selective movements can be performed. The order of the movements is not necessarily significant,…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Features whirling 32nd notes and sustained pedal tones in the organ and fanfare-like statements in the three trumpets. Imitative sections between the trumpet sounds on the organ and the actual trumpets are interspersed throughout this powerful work. Perfect…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using haunting bugle calls and quotes from the "Star-Spangled Banner" and "America, the Beautiful," Gillingham has crafted a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.Program NotesOn June 6, 1944, at dawn, British and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving, barbaric rhythms throughout with few moments of serenity. Requires yelling and chanting from all five players (SA-CRI-FIC-I-UM!!).Program NotesSacrificial Rite was written exclusively for Robert Hohner and the Central Michigan University Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oboe Feature
Using melodic fragments and motives from the spirituals "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," David Gillingham has crafted a delightful 3-movement work for oboe and marimba quartet. The oboe part is also playable on a B-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Alto Saxophone Feature
Supercell is a journey through the giant thunderstorms of the same name that roam the Great Plains. Taking a very simple melody in the solo alto saxophone, Gillingham takes the piece through many transformations, keeping the melody…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham wrote this lovely piece for cello and piano for his daughter Amy on the occasion of her high school graduation. With it's sweeping arpeggios and romantic melodies, Treasured Moment is full of beauty and nostalgia.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham's Unity is a hauntingly lyrical work for marimba quartet written to celebrate a wedding. However, the piece will work in any number of concert settings as well.Program NotesUnity was written for Justin and Erika Rito for their wedding, July…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This lovely intermediate work for piano four-hands is perfect for teacher & student or simply the piano enthusiast.Program NotesI. Strolling II. Stopping to Smell the Roses III. Chasing Butterflies
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Ensemble
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications