Concerto No. 1 for Marimba
Subtitled "A Journey of the Soul," each movement of this concertino for solo marimba and piano reflects the movement of the soul into the portal of heaven. From Remission to Reflection to Redemption, Gillingham paints a vivid…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concerto No. 1 for Marimba…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, M. Lasley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Glass Cathedral was commissioned by Rela Percussion with the intention of being performed on four glass marimbas. After hearing recordings of this particular instrument as well as videos and pictures, I thought immediately of the famous “Crystal Cathedral” in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Liturgical Music is a work for large percussion ensemble in six movements. Biblical scripture or sacred readings inspire each movement. Despite the sacred implication, the work is intended for concert performance, although it could conceivably be performed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
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
Paschal Dances is based on the first two lines of the famous Gregorian Easter sequence, "Victim paschali laudes" (Praises to the Paschal Victim). Motives and phrases of the chant are used to unify the work which comprises an Invocation, 4 Dances, 2 Interludes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally composed for string orchestra, Nathan Daughtrey has scored Gillingham's powerful work for percussion ensemble. Inspired by the hymn 'O For A Thousands Tongues to Sing', Point of Reckoning begins quite frantically with sporadic motives from the hymn…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Building on the work Quintessence, Gillingham adds a first movement that utilizes more mallet percussion and woodwind (piano) in flowing themes and soft harmonies. A stark contrast to the second movement which has a decidedly jazz feel in the solo parts.…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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