for Mallet Quintet
The metallic sound of the bells and vibraphones combined with the warm, woody sound of the marimbas expresses the wonder and mysteriousness of the angels who are ever-present in our lives. Fluctuating tonality, sweeping melodic lines and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in three movements, The Arrival Suite is a lovely duet for flute & marimba that uses ambitious themes & uncertain harmony to depict the expectation of mysterious revelation found within the discovery of the unknown.Program NotesThe Arrival Suite…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Michael Iorio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Adagio - Allegretto II. Andante - Sentito III. Rondo Caprice
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Trio Category: Percussion; Woodwind; String
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Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, String
Composer:
Ira-Paul Schwarz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance of Redemption is David Gillingham's only original work for solo marimba. The challenging work features lush chorales, sweeping arpeggios and heart pounding rhythms from beginning to end.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:20…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Daydreams features several memorable melodic lines and an overarching A-B-A structure that provides harmonic depth as well. The addition of active hand drum grooves makes for a complete musical package that audiences are sure to enjoy!Program NotesSometimes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Iorio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Echo Falls features cascades of rhythms and exciting counterpoint to depict an underground waterfall. Fell the echoes of the water flowing and trickling down to the cave floor. Hear the bright and brilliant melodies erupting as the rays of light breach the…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Michael Iorio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hypnos will surround you in an unfamiliar world. As expected from the title, the music portrays a hypnotic character. Allow your attention to drift with and against the music as the two instruments paint a picture of serenity. Linked by a cold and harsh…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Michael Iorio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using haunting bugle calls and quotes from the "Star-Spangled Banner" and "America, the Beautiful," Gillingham has crafted a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.Program NotesOn June 6, 1944, at dawn, British and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham's collection of hymns arranged for solo marimba fills a large void in the repertoire. His 8 masterful settings accentuate the best qualities of the marimba. Most are appropriate at any time throughout the liturgical calendar making this book…
Style:
Solo Works
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