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
With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 11:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The perfect duet for the modern percussionists. Shared melodies and flowing lines punctuate this wonderful work by Leander Kaiser.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Desert Express (railway) goes from Swakopmund to Cape Cross in Namibia, Africa. The composition captures some of the adventure you might experience when traveling on this train.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 10:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
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
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