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
Here's a tasty little march in a straight-ahead style that is sure to appeal to your beginning band. Bells of Freedom is aptly titled, too, and its patriotic feeling is enhanced by a few phrases of the National Anthem.Program NotesBells of Freedom is a…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
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
Crest of Honor is a concert march that was written as a traditional march in a tertian (ABC) structure. However, the march differs from many marches in that the role of the horns is mostly melodic and they play no “afterbeat” rhythms. Also, the trio begins in…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the recent wildfires in Australia, Firestorm seeks to emulate through music, these fires ranging from their most raging peeks to their more waning lulls.Program NotesFirestorm was commissioned by the Byron Center Band Program, Byron Center,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert March
Lights Across the Water is a fun, quick-step concert march with catchy, toe-tapping melodies, and unexpected twists & turns. Even better, this Grade 3 march can be performed with a mass ensemble by using the free downloadable Gr. 1 & 2…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Wind Ensemble
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time feel on the bridge. Returning to the latin groove, the form…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More