Cody Holmes’ A Sky Full Of Ghosts is a challenging and exciting keyboard percussion ensemble. Written for 7 players, this ensemble offers many technical challenges and offers beautiful ensemble moments that will create a wonderful experience for both the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
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
For an eight-player percussion ensemble, this colorful work features melodicas, drumming on guitar strings, a full complement of mallet instruments, and a forest of frog guiros. Its title, coined by a two-year-old, evoked a magical environment of bright,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Silverman
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spiderweb Lead is a percussion quartet that brings together steel drum, marimba, vibraphone and a percussion accompaniment that can be played on drums of the performer’s choice such as tablas, bongos and congas, cajon, or any hand drum. In this composition,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Silverman
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