Andromeda is a space fantasy about a fictional flight to the Andromeda galaxy, the largest galaxy next to our own Milky Way. This programmatic work features Gillingham's signature chromaticism and spectacular scoring.Program NotesAndromeda is a space fantasy…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham's Angels of the Apocalypse is a dramatic work that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous lyrical lines and sweeping, breathtaking arpeggios. This is not a piece to overlook!Program NotesAngels of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Anniversary was originally a short piano solo written for his wife, Linda, on their 7th wedding anniversary. On the occasion of Linda and David’s 44th wedding anniversary, their son, Garrett, arranged the short piece for symphonic band as a touching gift to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, G. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally a solo piano piece that Gillingham wrote for his wife on their 7th wedding anniversary, he re-imagined it for cello and marimba for his daughter's wedding. This beautiful arrangement showcases the musical union of the two instruments and is perfect…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Appalachian Counterpoint is a work for tuba-euphonium quartet based on the traditional Appalachian folk song “All the Pretty Little Horses,” a lovely lilting lullaby. There is, however, very little feeling of “lullaby” in this work as it is transformed into…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally scored for tuba-euphonium quartet, Appalachian Counterpoint has been adapted for 4-part flexible wind band, playable by any combination of instruments in the ensemble. It is based on a traditional Appalachian folk song originally set as a a lovely…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The word “assurance” is paramount to understanding the meaning and intent of this piece. The definition of the word "assurance" renders such synonyms as "confidence," "promise," "bond," and "commitment." Each section of this joyous work alludes to some of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the night sky in the composer’s home state of Michigan, At Evening’s First Star takes listeners on a journey starting with a single star on the horizon and ending with a sky full of shimmering lights. This is a wonderful follow-up to Gillingham's…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications