Grade 6

Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham's Angels of the Apocalypse is a dramatic work that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous lyrical lines and sweeping, breathtaking arpeggios. This is not a piece to...

The Bride’s Tragedy is densely orchestrated, metrically complex (21 meter changes in the first 26 measures) and free in its tonality. The piece is a Grade 6, well-suited for the accomplished collegiate wind band...

Cantus Laetus is a statement of praise and affirmation of life which exploits every corner of emotion through the coloristic and dramatic capabilities of the symphonic band. Three main sections feature the three families of...

Chronicles in many ways could be considered a concerto, if not in a strict sense of form, at least in expansiveness. The Prologue begins with a trumpet fanfare then becomes a mixture of pointillism versus lyricism...

A very complex and masterful work, Double Star celebrates the friendships we acquire through the art of music. Written for the advanced ensemble, each movement paints a musical picture of the different lights generated by a...

Finale from 'Symphony No. 2 (“The Little Russian”), edited and transcribed for band by Chalon Ragsdale, is a Grade 6 selection, well-suited for the accomplished collegiate wind band.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

Written for Kurt Masur's farewell concert with the New York Philharmonic, Hemispheres tells the stories of creation from three very diverse cultures: The western (I. Genesis), American Indian (2. Earth Canto), and Hindu (3...

The Complete Jungle Book Cycle is a challenging collection of 10 works for band, inspired by Rudyard Kipling's collection of the same name, including The Fall of the Stone, Morning Song in the Jungle, Night Song in the...

An engaging sonic representation of the construction of a new building, KraftHammer maintains a driving energy from beginning to end. A tour de force for the entire ensemble. The aggressive wind and percussion writing...

Overture to the Opera Fra Diavolo is a Grade 6 selection, well-suited to the accomplished collegiate wind band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 6 | Duration: 8:15 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute 1/2 (4) Oboe 1 (1)...

Wonderful, unique and "outside the box" musical gestures that pique the interest and satisfaction of any listener, Reflections: Caricatures V is one of the most rewarding pieces available for a first-rate band.Genre: Band |...

Serenade for Winds and Percussion seeks to faithfully recreate the spirit of the classical serenade of Mozart's time. Though it is not necessarily intended that the work be performed outdoors, the theme of the work deals...

A sensational work for advanced band, Waking Angels is everything you've come to expect from David Gillingham. Extensive use of the percussion section adds to the excitement created in the brass and winds. Complex rhythms...