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:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is absolutely magnificent! With material taken from original Seminole Indian tunes, Council Oak brings to bear the full potential of the modern concert band to create an exceptionally vivid, vibrant musical portrait of the Seminole culture. This is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Coven is a musical journey into the world of malevolent sorcery practiced on the Witches’ Sabbath. This advanced work for the mature Wind Band portrays the mystical sounds of sinister spells and incantations. The mysterious introduction suddenly takes a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven J. Pyter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A tribute to three influential people, A Crescent Still Abides, expresses the sadness of their losses and the hope and joy that each brought to this world. Interspersed are musical references to all three, Princess Diana is remembered with the hymn "I Vow…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by someone's near-death experience and crossing over to the other side, Crossover powerfully combines the two hymns All Creatures of Our God & King and Lead Me, Lord.Program NotesCrossover was inspired by the book, Proof of Heaven (Simon &…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A cryptid is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but not discovered or documented by the scientific community. Cryptids often appear in folklore and mythology, leading to stories and unfounded belief about their existence. This three-…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Alyssa Morris
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Toccata combines continuous rhythmic motion, varied textures and colors, and motives imbued with strong dance-like features in a work that is energetic and bold. Though the underlying current of pulsation is hardly ever interrupted, there are also…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dawn Refrains at Arlington is brilliantly scored and is full of depth and emotion. In tribute to the American Heroes who have sacrificed to preserve and protect freedom, James Hirt has composed a masterwork for band that challenges performer as well as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James A. Hirt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The composer states that the rich metallic timbres of the Balanese Gamelan Orchestra was in the back of his mind when creating Desert Flower. The percussion section provides the backbone of the work while the winds embellish the melodic lines provided by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jere Hutcheson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Double Concerto for 2 Saxophonists
Opening with a dark and somber set of variations, Double Image exploits the four instruments of the saxophone family. Beautiful, lyrical melodies glide through the second movement as the saxes begin their interplay. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications