Solo Violin Feature
Gackstatter cleverly combines three popular fiddle tunes into one toe-tapping feature for solo violin (fiddle) and string orchestra.Program NotesThis arrangement of three famous fiddle tunes was originally done for pianist/violinist/singer…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This high-energy piece will have your players rising to the challenge. The unpredictable Black Sea is depicted with meter changes, col legno, pizzicato and more. It's dramatic but not overly difficult. Brief interludes in 7/8 are actually a relatively easy 3+…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Violin Feature
Feature your top player on this famous American tune! The first time through, the soloist takes the lead accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The second time though, first violins play most of the tune along with the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Forward Through the Ages, cantata for choir, children's choir, bell choir, organ, piano, cello, and timpani, was written for the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The cantata is based on the…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This Concertino or "small concerto" seeks to exploit keyboard, membrane, and auxiliary percussion instruments with the marimbas, xylophone, timpani, vibraphone, and bass drums as the featured instruments, assisted by crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, tam-tam,…
Style:
Full Orchestra
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 themes are lyrical, somber and reflective, while the second movement…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto 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 the second movement, but much slower…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
The festive colors of this traditional holiday carol are enriched in Gary Gackstatter's bright arrangement for developing full orchestra. The melody is echoed between winds and strings and a full percussion battery (including chimes and timpani)…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Forward Motion is quite blatantly a work about the motion of time, tremendously rhythmic and constantly moving forward. It celebrates the coming of the millennium and has moments of reflection, attention to the present and speculation about the future.
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Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A powerful work for choir and orchestra. Based on Psalm 121, this modern setting of ancient text beautifully combines voices with a full modern ensemble. Filled with rhythm and texture, this work is sure touch your audience deeply.
Grade Level: All Copyright…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications