for saxophone quartet
Written for the J4 Saxophone Quartet, Seven Bagatelles essentally reflect the traditional light character typically associated with traditional bagatelles with the exception of the third movement. Each movement is also indicative of a…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, Seven Tapas for Seven Trumpets is comprised of seven short movements of varying character exploiting the range and timbre of a trumpet ensemble - Fanfare, Song, Fuguing Tune, Recitative, Trumpet Tune, Aria, and .Program NotesSeven Tapas…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham's Sonata for Euphonium and Piano was written for and commissioned by Chris McGinty. The work is cast in the usual three-movement format with the outer movements structured in sonata form and the middle in simple song form (ABA). As the title…
Style:
Brass
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
"The Tempest"
Sonata No. 1 for Trumpet bears the nickname, "The Tempest" because of the stormy and turbulent nature of the first movement, the somber "aftermath" of the second movement and the whirlwind drive of the third.Program NotesSonata No. 1 for Trumpet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in five movements, Gillingham's Songbook for Viola & Marimba is inspired by song and song forms - On Wings of Song, Song of Sorrow, Birdsong, Evensong.Program NotesThe Sonorous Duo, comprised of Kris Grant, marimba, and Courtney Grant, viola,…
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
Stained Glass is an absolute classic for percussion that has become a staple in the repertoire. Cast in three continuous movements - Foyers, Cathedrals and Suncatchers - the piece was inspired by the beauty and color of stained glass and the various places…
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
Timepiece includes three movements for Piano and Horn duet. The movements evoke three images of time: Time Past, Time Suspended, and Time Unleashed. In the first movement, the music alludes to ancient, archaic, and primeval times by using harmonic structures…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications