One of Gillingham's earliest works for band, Symphonic Proclamation is a high-energy overture that would be perfect as an opener or a closer on your next concert. Flourishes in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass coupled with a catchy melody will make…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Silence Between… is an advanced multiple percussion solo written for 4 toms, 4 almglocken, and opera gong. It is a minimalist set up that challenges the performer to explores an incredible vocabulary of sounds and effects while offering the listener new…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tourbillon is French for “whirlwind”. The structure of the piece follows the random appearances of these whirlwinds, twisting and turning and carrying two basic motives throughout the piece. The circling and twisting dissipates in the middle of the piece to a…
Style:
Brass, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with color, imagination, and adventure, Trailblazer, gives the brass and percussion their moment in the sun, leading the way in this bright, celebratory work for wind band.Program NotesTrailblazer was commissioned by the family of Edward Falls with the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Long noted for his craftsmanship and creativity in composing works for upper-level bands, composer David Gillingham has written a dynamic and musical piece at the medium level. Under the Magical Wing opens with a fanfare that seems to blossom from thin air,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A standard solo and a mainstay for many competitions, Vintage combines Gillingham's intimate knowledge of how to write effectively for the instrument. This composition features wonderful soaring lines in the euphonium (ascending up to high C's) while at the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
While the Dew is Still on the Roses is based on two lovely old hymns that were played at a memorial service, In the Garden (words and music by C. Austin Miles), and Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (words and music by Will Thompson). The overall mood of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This driving, perpetual motion work for percussion ensemble is quite a departure for David Gillingham. Lightning fast interplay between the 8 players makes for a thrill ride that will leave you begging for more.Program NotesWhirlwind is based on motives…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is exhilarating! With Heart & Voice begins with a feeling of reticence and apprehension, and works through many emotions, finally growing into celebration with joyful and dramatic exuberance. What better way to celebrate than with our hearts and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications