Cast in four major sections, Gillingham's Concerto for Percussion Ensemble takes the listener on a journey through families of the percussion section - membranes, woods & metals. He takes a simple 5-note motive and transforms it into a masterful staple in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Liturgical Music is a work for large percussion ensemble in six movements. Biblical scripture or sacred readings inspire each movement. Despite the sacred implication, the work is intended for concert performance, although it could conceivably be performed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Paschal Dances is based on the first two lines of the famous Gregorian Easter sequence, "Victim paschali laudes" (Praises to the Paschal Victim). Motives and phrases of the chant are used to unify the work which comprises an Invocation, 4 Dances, 2 Interludes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An outstanding fanfare for brass and percussion. Great concert opener or marching feature.Program NotesRuffle and Flourish features pulsating battery percussion under longer sustained notes in the brass. In its brief duration, the piece will grab hold of you…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving, barbaric rhythms throughout with few moments of serenity. Requires yelling and chanting from all five players (SA-CRI-FIC-I-UM!!).Program NotesSacrificial Rite was written exclusively for Robert Hohner and the Central Michigan University Percussion…
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
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