Point of Reckoning
General Info
Composer: David Gillingham
Arranger: Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 00:08:00
Cost: $48.00
Description
Point of Reckoning by David Gillingham is a powerful, energetic work for a large percussion ensemble. It is written based on the hymn "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," and it moves rapidly between rhythmic dissonance and rich, lyrical moments. Orchestrated by Nathan Daughtrey, this large ensemble utilizes the rich, varied character that percussion ensemble instrumentation offers to bring this piece to life in a new way.
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel & Chimes
Player 2: Xylophone & Chimes
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Vibraphone
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Marimba
Player 7: Marimba
Player 8: Marimba
Player 9: Concert Bass Drum
Recent Performance
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo
Concerto
Concertino (Gillingham) - Percussion Quartet; Wind Ensemble
Concerto for Percussion Ensemble (Gillingham) - Percussion Ensemble (13); Piano
Concerto No. 1 for Marimba (Gillingham)
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba (Gillingham)
Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra - Percussion Ensemble
Small Ensemble
Angels of the Apocalypse - Percussion Octet
Gate to Heaven: Journey of the Soul - Marimba; Percussion Octet
Normandy Beach 1944 - Percussion Sextet
Point of Reckoning - Percussion Nonet
Sacrificial Rite - Percussion Quintet
Whirlwind - Percussion Octet
Large Ensemble
Babylon - Percussion Ensemble
Liturgical Music - Percussion 13
Paschal Dances - Percussion Ensemble (12); Piano
Spencer Variants - Percussion 15
Stained Glass - Percussion Ensemble (11); Piano
With Other Instruments
Five Fantasies of Natural Origin - Marimba; Flute
Quintessence (Gillingham) - Multiple Percussion; Brass Quintet; Wind Ensemble
Return to Innocence - Percussion Septet; Choir
Spiritual Dances - Percussion Quartet; Oboe (Clarinet)
Supercell - Percussion Ensemble; Alto Saxophone; Piano
Triplex - Percussion Sextet; Brass Ensemble