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The composer characterizes this piece as learned ethnic. As in all of his previous works, this one is tonal, using ancient modes or their variation that leads to the use of peculiar key signatures.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level:...

The composer characterizes this piece as learned ethnic. As in all of his previous works, this one is tonal, using ancient modes or their variation that leads to the use of peculiar key signatures.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level:...

Sonata for Trombone and Piano is a rousing 18-minute tour de force. Set in three contrasting movements, this impressive work showcases Gillingham's compositional prowess and command over writing idiomatic yet challenging passages for both...

Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community, and encouraging togetherness. Circle Dance employs the idea of fifths and their musical relationships in combination...

The melodies in Songs of the West differ in styles, keys, and tempos from the original Holst work, A Somerset Rhapsody The nautical nature of the coastal region is evident in many of the melodies. Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 5 |...

Ecologists refer to the term Prevernal to describe the period of late winter that transitions into early spring. This is the mood and atmosphere depicted in this piece – first icy and still, then blossoming motion & excitement.Genre:...

Make Your Voice Heard is a challenging, vibrant percussion trio that behaves more like a solo with duo accompaniment. Dedicated to a friend of the composer, the thematic material for the piece is cleverly derived from the morse code version of the...

Vital Signs of Planet Earth is a programmatic concerto for bass trombone that seeks to depict the “vital signs” of the earth as related to global warming. Global warming is scientific fact. The level of awareness about global warming...