Cast in the form of a programmatic, five-movement suite, Blue Lake Fantasies seeks to exploit both the technical facility as well as the lyrical quality of the euphonium. Now a standard in the repertoire, it is intended for the professional euphonium player…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Caxixando is a short solo for a pair of caxixis, which are instruments typical of northeast Brazil. The title is a respelling of the word coshishando, which refers to a whispering type of conversation usually associated with gossip. This unique & showy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance of Redemption is David Gillingham's only original work for solo marimba. The challenging work features lush chorales, sweeping arpeggios and heart pounding rhythms from beginning to end.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:20…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a Brazilian poem, Fartura is a challenging work for ethnic percussion that utilizes many indigenous rhythms of Brazil. The work requires a greal deal of independence between all four limbs as well as your singing voice.Program NotesBruno de Menezes (…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A unique incorporation of Brazilian dance rhythms into a work designed to emulate Bartok's music for a composition class. A truly one of a kind marimba solo. Don't miss out.Program NotesRemembering Belém is a student composition I wrote in Columbia, MO in…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham's collection of hymns arranged for solo marimba fills a large void in the repertoire. His 8 masterful settings accentuate the best qualities of the marimba. Most are appropriate at any time throughout the liturgical calendar making this book…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications