David Gillingham (1947- )
David Gillingham
has an international reputation for the works he has written for band
and percussion. Many of these works are now considered standards in the
repertoire. His commissioning schedule dates well into the first decade
of the twenty-first century. His numerous awards include the 1981
DeMoulin Award for Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble and the 1990 International Barlow Competition (Brigham Young University) for Heroes, Lost and Fallen.
Klavier, Sony and Summit Records have recorded Dr. Gillingham’s works.
His works are regularly performed by nationally recognized ensembles
including the Prague Radio Orchestra, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Wind Ensemble, The University of Georgia Bands, North Texas University
Wind Ensemble, Michigan State University Wind Ensemble, Oklahoma State
Wind Ensemble, University of Oklahoma Wind Ensemble, Florida State Wind
Ensemble, University of Florida (Miami) Wind Ensemble, University of
Illinois Symphonic Band, Illinois State Wind Symphony, University of
Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Indiana University Wind Ensemble and the
University of Wisconsin Wind Ensemble. Also, nationally known artists,
Fred Mills (Canadian Brass), Randall Hawes (Detroit Symphony) and
Charles Vernon (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) have performed works by Dr.
Gillingham. Over seventy of his works for band, choir, percussion,
chamber ensembles, and solo instruments are published by C. Alan, Hal
Leonard, Southern Music, MMB, T.U.B.A, I.T.A., and
Dorn. Gillingham is a professor of music at Central Michigan
University and the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award (1990),
a Summer Fellowship (1991), and a Research Professorship (1995). He is
a member of ASCAP and the recipient of the annual ASCAP Standard Award
for Composers of Concert Music since 1996.COMPOSITIONS Gillingham Links ~ ~ ~ Works by Genre ~ ~ ~ Gillingham on Gillingham
Symphonic Proclamation, band (1977)
Intrada Jubilante, band (1979)
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Concerto for Woodwind Quintet and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Revelation, band (1984)
Chronicle, band (1985)
Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano (1986)
Paschal Dances, percussion ensemble (1988)
Saxophone Sonata, alto saxophone and piano (1989)
Heroes, Lost and Fallen, band (1989)
Stained Glass, percussion ensemble (1990)
Serenade for Winds and Percussion, 10 winds, 3 percussion and piano (1990)
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1990)
Visions, saxophone quartet (1991)
Vintage, solo euphonium and band (1991)
Echos, brass ensemble and percussion (1992)
Sacrifical Rite, percussion ensemble (1993)
Return to Innocence, chorus and percussion ensemble (1993)
Prophecy of the Earth, band and organ (1993)
Divertimento for Horn, Tuba and Piano (1993)
Normandy Beach, marimba quartet and percussion ensemble (1994)
Ruffle and Flourish, brass ensemble and percussion (1995)
Apocalyptic Dreams Symphony, band (1995)
Waking Angels, winds, percussion, piano and harp (1996)
Mindset, solo alto saxophone (1996)
Interplay for Piano Four-Hands and Orchestra (1996)
Diversive Elements, euphonium, tuba and piano (1996)
Blue Lake Fantasies, solo euphonium (1996)
Concerto for Percussion Ensemble (1996)
Quintessence I, brass quintet, solo percussionist and band (1997)
Galactic Empires, band (1997)
Concertino for Four Percussion and Wind Ensemble (or piano) (1997) [Grade V]
A Light Unto the Darkness, band (1997)
Subsaharan Rhythm, band (1998)
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul, marimba and percussion ensemble (or piano) (1998) [also arr. w/string orch]
Song of Bacchus, chorus (1998)
Dance of Redemption, marimba (1998)
A Crescent Still Abides (Adagio for winds and percussion), band (1998)
When Speaks the Signal-trumpet Tone, trumpet and band (1999)
New Century Dawn, band (1999)
Internal Combustion, band (1999)
Be Thou My Vision, band (1999)
With Heart and Voice, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
Lamb of God, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
From This Time Forth, chorus and orchestra (or w/piano, harp and organ) (2000)
Forward Motion, orchestra (2000)
Cantus Laetus, band (2000)
And Can It Be?, band (2000)
Five Fantasies of Natural Origin, flute and marimba (2001)
Spiritual Dances, oboe and marimba quartet (2001)
Proud and Immortal, band (2001)
Forward Through the Ages, cantata, chorus, children's choir and handbell choir (2001)
Council Oak, band (2001)
A Baker's Dozen, horn and piano (2001)
Bells of Freedom, band (2001) [beginning band]
American Counterpoint, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone (2001)
Sonata, F# minor, cello and piano (2002)
Heritage of Faith, chorus and band (2002)
Double Star, clarinet and band (or piano) (2002)
Concerto for Piano and Percussion Ensemble (2002)
Au Sable River Festival, band (2002)
A Parting Blessing, band, w/opt. chorus (2002)
All Hail the Power, band (pub. 2002) [final mvt by David Gillingham; other mvts by Stamp; Mahr; Boysen; Pappas]
Echoes, Centennial fanfare and chorale, brass and percussion ensemble (pub. 2002)
Fanfare Ecalant, 3 trumpets and organ (pub. 2002)
Point of Reckoning, string orchestra (2003)
Providence, band (2003)
At Morning's First Light, band (2003)
The Echo Never Fades, band (2003)
Silver Accolade, band (2003)
LifeSongs, soprano, chorus and band (2003)
Foster's America (Stephen Foster Suite), band (2003)
Aerodynamics, band (2003)
Miniature Set (6 mvts), violon, viola and cello (pub. 2003)
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, "The Tempest" (2004)
SuperCell, alto saxophone and percussion ensemble (2004)
Concerto for Piano, Percussion and Wind Orchestra (2004) [arr. by Dennis Fisher]
Under the Magical Wing, band (2004)
Keep Silence, band (2004)
Crest of Honor, band (2004)
Treasured Moment, cello and piano (pub. 2004)
A Walk in Dow Gardens, piano 4-hands (pub. 2004)
No Shadow of Turning, band (2005)
Light of My Soul, band (2005)
Northern Light, band (2005)
Redemption of a Fallen Angel, orchestra (2005)
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (or Chamber Ensemble) (2006)
Quintessence II, solo brass quintet, solo percussion and band/wind ensemble (or piano) (2006) [1997 original + new 2nd mvt]
Sails of Time, band (2006)
Concerto for Viola, Cello and Orchestra (2007)
Symphony No. 2, "Genesis", band (2007)
Double F Fanfare, band (2007)
Concerto for Horn and Symphonic Band (2007) [Grade V]
Mansions of Glory, band (2007)
Radiant Moonbeams, band (2007)
Miniature Set II (7 mvts), violon, viola and cello (pub. 2007)
Century Variants, band (2008) [Grade IV]
Concerto for Euphonium, "Summer of 2008", solo euphonium, winds and percussion (or band; or piano) (2008) [Grade V]
Double Image, 2 saxophones and wind ensemble (or piano) (2009)
Glorified, band (2009) [Grade 4]
Abiquiu, band (2009) [Grade 5]
Tourbillon, violin, trumpet and piano (2010)
Angels of the Apocalypse, percussion octet (2010)
Lydian Motion, percussion octet (2010)
Lucid Dreams, band (2010)
WORKS BY GENRE Gillingham Links ~ ~ ~ Gillingham on Gillingham ~ top of page ~
Orchestra
Forward Motion, orchestra (2000)
Point of Reckoning, string orchestra (2003)
Redemption of a Fallen Angel, orchestra (2005)
Band/Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Proclamation, band (1977)
Intrada Jubilante, band (1979)
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Concerto for Woodwind Quintet and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Revelation, band (1984)
Chronicle, band (1985)
Heroes, Lost and Fallen, band (1989)
Serenade for Winds and Percussion, 10 winds, 3 percussion and piano (1990) [?Songs of the Night]
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1990)
Vintage, solo euphonium and band (1991)
Prophecy of the Earth, band and organ (1993)
Ruffle and Flourish, brass ensemble and percussion (1995)
Apocalyptic Dreams Symphony, band (1995)
Waking Angels, winds, percussion, piano and harp (1996)
Quintessence I, brass quintet, solo percussionist and band (1997)
Galactic Empires, band (1997)
Concertino for Four Percussion and Wind Ensemble (or piano) (1997) [Grade V]
A Light Unto the Darkness, band (1997)
Subsaharan Rhythm, band (1998)
Dance of Redemption, marimba (1998)
A Crescent Still Abides (Adagio for winds and percussion), band (1998)
When Speaks the Signal-Trumpet Tone, trumpet and band (1999)
New Century Dawn, band (1999)
Internal Combustion, band (1999)
Be Thou My Vision, band (1999)
With Heart and Voice, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
Lamb of God, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
Cantus Laetus, band (2000)
And Can It Be?, band (2000)
Proud and Immortal, band (2001)
Council Oak, band (2001)
Bells of Freedom, band (2001) [beginning band]
Heritage of Faith, chorus and band (2002)
Double Star, clarinet and band (or piano) (2002)
Au Sable River Festival, band (2002)
A Parting Blessing, band, w/opt. chorus (2002)
All Hail the Power, band (pub. 2002)
I. Fanfare (composed by Jack Stamp)
II. Retreat (composed by Timothy Mahr)
III. Dance (composed by Andrew Boysen, Jr.)
IV. Fantasia (composed by Joseph Pappas)
V. Finale (composed by David Gillingham)
Echoes, Centennial fanfare and chorale, brass and percussion ensemble (pub. 2002)
Providence, band (2003)
At Morning's First Light, band (2003)
The Echo Never Fades, band (2003)
Silver Accolade, band (2003)
LifeSongs, soprano, chorus and band (2003)
Foster's America (Stephen Foster Suite), band (2003)
Aerodynamics, band (2003)
Concerto for Piano, Percussion and Wind Orchestra (2004) [arr. by Dennis Fisher]
Under the Magical Wing, band (2004)
Keep Silence, band (2004)
Crest of Honor, band (2004)
No Shadow of Turning, band (2005)
Light of My Soul, band (2005)
Northern Light, band (2005)
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (or Chamber Ensemble, or piano) (2006)
Quintessence II, solo brass quintet, solo percussion and band/wind ensemble (or piano) (2006) [1997 original + new 2nd mvt]
Sails of Time, band (2006)
Symphony No. 2, "Genesis", band/wind ensemble (2007)
Double F Fanfare, band (2007)
Concerto for Horn and Symphonic Band (2007) [Grade V]
Mansions of Glory, band (2007)
Radiant Moonbeams, band (2007)
Century Variants, band (2008) [Grade IV]
Concerto for Euphonium, "Summer of 2008", solo euphonium, winds and percussion (or band; or piano) (2008) [Grade V]
Double Image, 2 saxophones and wind ensemble (or piano) (2009)
Glorified, band (2009) [Grade 4]
Abiquiu, band (2009) [Grade 5]
Lucid Dreams, band (2010)
Soloist(s) w/Orchestra, Band or Ensemble
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Concerto for Woodwind Quintet and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1990)
Vintage, solo euphonium and band (1991)
Normandy Beach - 1944, marimba quartet and percussion ensemble (1994)
Interplay for Piano Four-Hands and Orchestra (1996)
Quintessence I, brass quintet, solo percussionist and band (1997)
Concertino for Four Percussion and Wind Ensemble (or piano) (1997) [Grade V]
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul, marimba and percussion ensemble (or piano) (1998) [also arr. w/string orch]
When Speaks the Signal-Trumpet Tone, trumpet and band (or piano) (1999)
Double Star, clarinet and band (or piano) (2002)
Concerto for Piano and Percussion Ensemble (2002)
SuperCell, alto saxophone and percussion ensemble (2004)
Concerto for Piano, Percussion and Wind Orchestra (2004) [arr. by Dennis Fisher]
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (or Chamber Ensemble, or piano) (2006)
Quintessence II, solo brass quintet, solo percussion and band/wind ensemble (or piano) (2006) [1997 original + new 2nd mvt]
Concerto for Viola, Cello and Orchestra (2007)
Concerto for Horn and Symphonic Band (2007) [Grade V]
Concerto for Euphonium, "Summer of 2008", solo euphonium, winds and percussion (or band; or piano) (2008) [Grade V]
Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Orchestra (2008)
Double Image, 2 saxophones and wind ensemble (or piano) (2009)
Chorus w/Orchestra or Band
From This Time Forth, chorus and orchestra (or w/piano, harp and organ) (2000)
Heritage of Faith, chorus and band (2002)
A Parting Blessing, band, w/opt. chorus (2002)
LifeSongs, soprano, chorus and band (2003)
Choral
Return to Innocence, chorus and percussion ensemble (1993)
Song of Bacchus, chorus (1998)
From This Time Forth, chorus and orchestra (or w/piano, harp and organ) (2000)
Forward Through the Ages, cantata, chorus, children's choir and handbell choir (2001)
Chamber
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Paschal Dances, percussion ensemble (1988)
Stained Glass, percussion ensemble (1990)
Serenade for Winds and Percussion, 10 winds, 3 percussion and piano (1990) [?Songs of the Night]
Visions, saxophone quartet (1991)
Echos, brass ensemble and percussion (1992)
Sacrifical Rite, percussion ensemble (1993)
Divertimento for Horn, Tuba and Piano (1993)
Normandy Beach - 1944, marimba quartet and percussion ensemble (1994)
Ruffle and Flourish, brass ensemble and percussion (1995)
Waking Angels, winds, percussion, piano and harp (1996)
Diversive Elements, euphonium, tuba and piano (1996)
Concerto for Percussion Ensemble (1996)
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul, marimba and percussion ensemble (or piano) (1998) [also arr. w/string orch]
Five Fantasies of Natural Origin, flute and marimba (2001)
Spiritual Dances, oboe and marimba quartet (2001)
American Counterpoint, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone (2001)
Echoes, Centennial fanfare and chorale, brass and percussion ensemble (pub. 2002)
Miniature Set (6 mvts), violon, viola and cello (pub. 2003)
- Fanfare
- Toccata
- Song
- Ragtime
- Mini-rock
- Old time waltz
SuperCell, alto saxophone and percussion ensemble (2004)
Double Image, 2 saxophones and wind ensemble (or piano) (2009)
Miniature Set II (7 mvts), violon, viola and cello (pub. 2007)
- March
- Irish ballad
- Fuguing tune
- Habanera
- Pizzicato polka
- The amaryllis
- Nifty fifties
- Hoe down
Tourbillon, violin, trumpet and piano (2010)
Brass
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble (1983)
Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano (1986)
Vintage, solo euphonium and band [or piano?] (1991)
Echos, brass ensemble and percussion (1992)
Divertimento for Horn, Tuba and Piano (1993)
Ruffle and Flourish, brass ensemble and percussion (1995)
Blue Lake Fantasies, solo euphonium (1996)
Diversive Elements, euphonium, tuba and piano (1996)
Quintessence I, brass quintet, solo percussionist and band (1997)
When Speaks the Signal-Trumpet Tone, trumpet and band (or piano) (1999)
A Baker's Dozen, horn and piano (2001)
Echoes, Centennial fanfare and chorale, brass and percussion ensemble (pub. 2002)
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, "The Tempest" (2004)
Concerto for Horn and Symphonic Band (2007) [Grade V]
Concerto for Euphonium, "Summer of 2008", solo euphonium, winds and percussion (or band; or piano) (2008) [Grade V]
Tourbillon, violin, trumpet and piano (2010)
Percussion
Triplex, brass and percussion (1980)
Paschal Dances, percussion ensemble (1988)
Stained Glass, percussion ensemble (1990)
Serenade for Winds and Percussion, 10 winds, 3 percussion and piano (1990) [?Songs of the Night]
Echos, brass ensemble and percussion (1992)
Sacrifical Rite, percussion ensemble (1993)
Normandy Beach - 1944, marimba quartet and percussion ensemble (1994)
Ruffle and Flourish, brass ensemble and percussion (1995)
Waking Angels, winds, percussion, piano and harp (1996)
Concerto for Percussion Ensemble (1996)
Quintessence I, brass quintet, solo percussionist and band/wind ensemble (1997)
Concertino for Four Percussion and Wind Ensemble (or piano) (1997) [Grade V]
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul, marimba and percussion ensemble (or piano) (1998) [also arr. w/string orch]
Dance of Redemption, marimba (1998)
Five Fantasies of Natural Origin, flute and marimba (2001)
Spiritual Dances, oboe and marimba quartet (2001)
Concerto for Piano and Percussion Ensemble (2002)
Echoes, Centennial fanfare and chorale, brass and percussion ensemble (pub. 2002)
Fanfare Ecalant, 3 trumpets and organ (pub. 2002)
SuperCell, alto saxophone and percussion ensemble (2004)
Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Orchestra (2008)
Angels of the Apocalypse, percussion octet (2010)
Lydian Motion, percussion octet (2010)
Solo Instrument
Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano (1986)
Saxophone Sonata, alto saxophone and piano (1989)
Vintage, solo euphonium and band [or piano?] (1991)
Mindset, solo alto saxophone (1996)
Blue Lake Fantasies, solo euphonium (1996)
Dance of Redemption, marimba (1998)
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul, marimba and percussion ensemble (or piano) (1998) [also arr. w/string orch]
When Speaks the Signal-Trumpet Tone, trumpet and band (or piano) (1999)
A Baker's Dozen, horn and piano (2001)
Sonata, F# minor, cello and piano (2002)
Double Star, clarinet and band (or piano) (2002)
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, "The Tempest" (2004)
Treasured Moment, cello and piano (pub. 2004)
Piano
With Heart and Voice, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
Lamb of God, band (2000) [also arr. for piano]
A Walk in Dow Gardens, piano 4-hands (pub. 2004)
GILLINGHAM LINKS Works by Genre ~ ~ ~ Gillingham on Gillingham ~ top of page ~
David Gillingham: With Heart and Voice (Band Fusion)
Composer's website . . . contact David Gillingham: here
Gillingham @ Wikipedia
Gillingham @ American Music Center
Gillingham @ Banddirector.com
Gillingham @ Central Michigan University
Gillingham @ Classical Archives
Gillingham @ Classics Today (via google)
Gillingham @ Dilettante Music
Gillingham @ eConcertBand
Gillingham @ Facebook
Gillingham @ InstantEncore
Gillingham @ Modern Classical
Gillingham @ MountainTown Singers
Gillingham @ MusicWeb International
Gillingham @ MySpaceMusic
Gillingham @ Naxos
Gillingham @ Perdue University Bands
Gillingham @ United States Marine Band
Gillingham @ University of Minnesota Duluth Bands/Guest Artists
Gillingham @ Williams College Symphonic Winds
Gillingham @ Wind Repertory Project
Publisher
Gillingham @ C. Allen Publications
Gillingham @ Dorn
Gillingham @ Hal Leonard
Gillingham @ I.T.A
Gillingham @ MMB
Gillingham @ Southern Music (via google)
Gillingham @ T.U.B.A
Streaming Audio
Gillingham @ C. Allen Publications/The Voice: Composer Spotlight - David Gillingham Interview
Gillingham @ Classical Archives
Gillingham @ last.fm
Gillingham @ MySpaceMusic
Gillingham @ Rhapsody
Recordings
Gillingham @ ArkivMusic
Gillingham @ ClassicsOnline
Gillingham @ eConcertBand
Video
Gillingham @ YouTube
Gillingham @ Google Video
Gillingham @ Vimeo
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Gillingham on Gillingham: Composer Spotlight/C. Allen Publications (streaming audio)
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