Grade 3 (Emerald Series)

Andromeda is a space fantasy about a fictional flight to the Andromeda galaxy, the largest galaxy next to our own Milky Way. This programmatic work features Gillingham's signature chromaticism and spectacular scoring.Genre:...

Angel of the North takes its title and inspiration from the huge public sculpture next to the A1 road in Gateshead, England. Its wings are 54 meters wide, larger than a jumbo jet, and the statue stands higher than a five...

This sprightly dance from Grieg's Peer Gynt features the flute section. Utilizing grace notes and trills, for concert performance, all available flute players may stand at the front of the stage for a little showing...

Opening with a solemn, yet reverent theme, the music continues to grow until reaching an exciting, rhythmic passage rooted in film scoring traditions. A beautiful lyrical section includes a reference to "The Water is Wide,"...

Antar, Antarah Ibn Shaddād al-'Absī, was a sixth century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry. A romantic; a man of courage and chivalry; a slave and a hero; skilled with weapons, horses and the...

Anthem is a lovely ballad full of harmonic twists and turns that features memorable melodies that will tug at your heart strings. After the glorious fanfare-like climax, Sichner surprises everyone with a lush, peaceful...

The work has a notation to be played "with dignity and strength" and it is that annotation which encapsulates the effect the composer and commissioner intended to have on both performer and listener.Genre: Concert Band...

Everyone loves a hero - but let’s admit it, we also have a soft spot for an antihero! Whether it’s Snape from "Harry Potter," Jack Sparrow from "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Batman," or even "Shrek," there’s...

From the warmth of the opening chords in Appalachian Air you begin to sense the breadth of this impressive piece. Based on The Poor Wayfaring Stranger, the first half is poignant and touching followed by a surprisingly...

Originally written for organ, Emma Lou Diemer's thoughtful and expressive Aria adapts perfectly for 4-part flex band. Whether performing with 4 players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines give...

As the World Waits is a response to 2020 that serves as a call to action to help one another overcome adversity in the darkest of times. Through developing a single motif from beginning to end, this piece will make...

Inspired by the night sky in the composer’s home state of Michigan, At Evening’s First Star takes listeners on a journey starting with a single star on the horizon and ending with a sky full of shimmering lights...

With skillful craftsmanship, David Gillingham offers you an opportunity to program a work that captures the serenity and beauty of daybreak. From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled...

With skillful craftsmanship, David Gillingham offers you an opportunity to program a work that captures the serenity and beauty of daybreak. From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled...

About 10 minutes walk from where I live there is a ford in a river. It is called The Splash and is one of my dog, Simba’s, favourite places. No day is complete for him without a swim in the Splash, no matter what the...

Attack! is a fast and exciting piece of music sure to start or finish your concert in style. Its effective use of percussion, fast tempo, and bombastic dynamics are sure to keep your audience members on the edge of their seat...