Piano Feature
Written with the virtuoso in mind, the Concerto for Piano, Winds & Percussion is perfect for the modern ensemble. The first movement exudes an urgency scored in the rhythms and harmonies throughout, while the second movement, Elegy, reflects…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto No. 2 for Marimba is a must-try for all marimbists! The breakneck first movement sets a rapid pace for the turbulent musical passages throughout. Musical themes return in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A difficult but highly rewarding duet for tuba and euphonium, Diversive Elements was composed by David Gillingham in five movements: Intrada, Jazz Walk, Euphony, Caccia, and Fanfare/March.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 11:30…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This sparkling multi-movement work for Horn, Tuba, and Piano exploits various styles while ranging in moods from serious to “tongue in cheek.”
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Trio…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drumalia for drum set and piano requires exceptional hand-foot independence and knowledge of rudiments. You can’t stylistically place the piece in a box. At its core, it is a piece that melds influences of pop, funk, rock and a contemporary piano part. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Epoch was conceived in the final quarter of 2020 during the infamous Covid-19 pandemic. It is composed in a three-act structure of denial, desperation, deliverance and shares what the composer feels represent challenging moments like those which were forced…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chad Heiny
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Golgotha is a programmatic work for large percussion orchestra that is inspired by the final hours of the life of Jesus as chronicled in the New Testament of the Bible. It spans the range of expression from haunting and somber to rage and desperation.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hillslope Evolution is an exciting, groovy work for large percussion ensemble that represents the changes of erosion rates that form the slopes of hills and mountains over time. These changes are inevitable and occur at irregular rates, but the slopes are…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
John David Cope
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A flashy exchange between pianists and orchestra in a concertato style. Introduction of the first theme is spirited and rhythmically alive while the ensuing second theme is quite lyrical. Jazz-like episodes punctuate different sections of this work.
Grade…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll of the same title, Gillingham's Jabberwocky seeks to capture the adventure and entertain the listener as much as the whimsical poem has over the years.Program NotesJabberwocky was written for Mark Cox,…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications