for Percussion Ensemble…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An outstanding fanfare for brass and percussion. Great concert opener or marching feature.Program NotesRuffle and Flourish features pulsating battery percussion under longer sustained notes in the brass. In its brief duration, the piece will grab hold of you…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
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
Cast in five movements, Gillingham's Songbook for Viola & Marimba is inspired by song and song forms - On Wings of Song, Song of Sorrow, Birdsong, Evensong.Program NotesThe Sonorous Duo, comprised of Kris Grant, marimba, and Courtney Grant, viola,…
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
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
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 driving, perpetual motion work for percussion ensemble is quite a departure for David Gillingham. Lightning fast interplay between the 8 players makes for a thrill ride that will leave you begging for more.Program NotesWhirlwind is based on motives…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications