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
We all struggle to find the inner peace of our soul. Our everyday struggle through the busy traffic of our lives makes it difficult to tap into this inner peace. This piece chronicles the challenge of our quest for quietness and calmness in our life.Program…
Style:
Brass, Percussion, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composer's daughter's wedding, Chant du Coeur (Song of the Heart) is a truly heartfelt piece that would be appropriate for a recital or special event.Program NotesChant du Coeur was written in honor of Amy (my daughter) and Michael Culligan’s…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The concerto seeks to exploit the timbre and tessitura of both the viola and the cello while enhancing that partnership with the multiple timbres of the orchestra. The first movement is somber and reflective, while the second movement features a passionate…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for Bass Trombone & String Quartet elicits the multifaceted feelings of grief beginning with the trombone playing a solemn lyrical line in A minor against a quiet backdrop of ascending sixteenths of intervals of sixths and fifths in the string…
Style:
Brass, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Miniature Set is a collection of short, entertaining pieces in 8 different styles for string trio can be used as a set or one may pick and choose movements. Suitable for many settings.Program NotesMiniature Set is a collection of short, entertaining pieces in…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Miniature Set II is a collection of short, entertaining pieces for sting trio. Can be used as a set or pick and choose movements. Suitable for many settings.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 10:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the unique combination of euphonium and string quartet, Gillingham's Motions is set in five movements, each alluding to a different "motion" - perpetual, slow, contrary, stationary, and oscillatory,Program NotesMotions was commissioned by the Tuba Bach…
Style:
Brass, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham's three-movement Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano features soaring, lyrical melodies and lush, chromatic chord progressions. Each movement is dedicated to a member of his family - the first, dedicated to his daughter, who is a cellist, the second…
Style:
String
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