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
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
Exquisite arrangement of the popular piano solo by Scott Joplin. The instrumentation makes it sound like a carnival.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 3:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joplin, David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Frustra is a rare piece in the literature requiring percussion ensemble and brass ensemble. It's an ideal piece that features the strengths and capabilities of both groups of instruments.Program NotesI. In Strength II. In Courage III. In Wisdom
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Festive romp for large keyboard ensemble and assorted percussion. Reminiscent of an Irish jig. Several style changes throughout. Excellent closer for your next concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Free introduction with improvisational, expansive motives passed around the ensemble. The tempo gradually picks up and moves into the constantly evolving multi-meter section in which the motives from the beginning are re-imagined.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mixtures uses three main categories of sound sources: metal, membrane, and wood. After each is heard separately, the sources are mixed (some by performer choice) in a partially aleatoric section which is followed by an imitative section that includes all…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantastic interplay between the mallets and the battery make this an exciting and rhythmically challenging piece for percussion ensemble. An inner section of melodious mallet work makes for a pleasing contrast.Program NotesWinner of the 2003 PAS Composition…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications