Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham's Angels of the Apocalypse is a dramatic work for 5 keyboard percussion and 3 battery percussion that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous lyrical lines and sweeping, breathtaking arpeggios. This is not a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Circus Bee is a circus march composed by Henry Fillmore in February 1908. The march is named after an imaginary circus newspaper and reflects Fillmore's personal enthusiasm for the excitement and sounds of the Big Top. Traditionally scored as a technical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Fillmore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Concertino seeks to exploit keyboard, membrane, and auxiliary percussion instruments with the marimbas, xylophone, timpani, vibraphone, and bass drums as the featured instruments. These are assisted by the other percussion instruments to enhance both the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in four major sections, Gillingham's Concerto for Percussion Ensemble takes the listener on a journey through families of the percussion section - membranes, woods & metals. He takes a simple 5-note motive and transforms it into a masterful staple in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
Written with the virtuoso in mind, this piano concerto is perfect for the modern ensemble. The first movement exudes an urgency scored in the rhythms and harmonies throughout, while the second movement, Elegy, reflects on the memory of a friend…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto No. 2 for Marimba is a must-try for all marimbists! The breakneck first movement sets a rapid pace for the turbulent musical passages throughout. Musical themes return in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joseph Hellmesberger was a late romantic composer best known for his works for chamber groups and operetta. Danse Diabolique, scored for percussion ensemble, is a high-energy dance piece with a dash of devilish flavor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Hellmesberger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dénia is written for percussion ensemble in the style of a Spanish Flamenco. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres; accompanies by a Flamenco rhythm section that includes traditional Palmas-style hand-clapping.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This fanfare and chorale for brass and antiphonal percussion captures the spirit of any range of celebratory event. The chorale harkens back to Elgar's ever-popular Pomp & Circumstance while blending with Gillingham's signature chromaticism. Perfect for…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications