Building on the work Quintessence, Gillingham adds a first movement that utilizes more mallet percussion and woodwind (piano) in flowing themes and soft harmonies. A stark contrast to the second movement which has a decidedly jazz feel in the solo parts.…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Ensemble…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham's Sonata for Euphonium and Piano was written for and commissioned by Chris McGinty. The work is cast in the usual three-movement format with the outer movements structured in sonata form and the middle in simple song form (ABA). As the title…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham's three-movement Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano features soaring, lyrical melodies and lush, chromatic chord progressions. Each movement is dedicated to a member of his family - the first, dedicated to his daughter, who is a cellist, the second…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"The Tempest"
Sonata No. 1 for Trumpet bears the nickname, "The Tempest" because of the stormy and turbulent nature of the first movement, the somber "aftermath" of the second movement and the whirlwind drive of the third.Program NotesSonata No. 1 for Trumpet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stained Glass is an absolute classic for percussion that has become a staple in the repertoire. Cast in three continuous movements - Foyers, Cathedrals and Suncatchers - the piece was inspired by the beauty and color of stained glass and the various places…
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
Timepiece includes three movements for Piano and Horn duet. The movements evoke three images of time: Time Past, Time Suspended, and Time Unleashed. In the first movement, the music alludes to ancient, archaic, and primeval times by using harmonic structures…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tourbillon is French for “whirlwind”. The structure of the piece follows the random appearances of these whirlwinds, twisting and turning and carrying two basic motives throughout the piece. The circling and twisting dissipates in the middle of the piece to a…
Style:
Brass, String
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