You will be taken with the simple pentatonic beauty of this Chinese folk song. Quiet and mysterious, the opening of Radiant Moonbeams features gentle harmonic clusters that introduce the first phrases of the melody. After subtle transitions and climax, the…
Style:
Concert Band
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
Oboe Feature
Using melodic fragments and motives from the spirituals "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," David Gillingham has crafted a delightful 3-movement work for oboe and marimba quartet. The oboe part is also playable on a B-…
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
I Saw Three Ships • In the Bleak Midwinter
David Gillingham has masterfully merged the Christmas carols "I Saw Three Ships" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" to create an original, rollicking arrangement for wind band that students & audiences will find…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham has masterfully merged the Christmas carols "I Saw Three Ships" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" to create an original, rollicking arrangement for 6-part adaptable wind band that students & audiences will find irresistible on a holiday…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in memory of two young men that lost their life too soon and inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem, Time’s Uncertain Wing takes the listener through several stages of grief. Gillingham effectively moves us from sadness and remorse to shock and denial to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham wrote this lovely piece for cello and piano for his daughter Amy on the occasion of her high school graduation. With it's sweeping arpeggios and romantic melodies, Treasured Moment is full of beauty and nostalgia.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham's Unity is a hauntingly lyrical work for marimba quartet written to celebrate a wedding. However, the piece will work in any number of concert settings as well.Program NotesUnity was written for Justin and Erika Rito for their wedding, July…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications