Quintessence II (piano reduction)

Building on the work Quintessence, Gillingham adds a first movement that utilizes more mallet percussion and woodwind (piano) in flowing themes and soft harmonies. A stark contrast to the second movement which has a decidedly jazz feel in the solo parts.

Program Notes

Building on the work Quintessence, Gillingham adds a first movement that utilizes more mallet percussion and woodwind (piano) in flowing themes and soft harmonies. A stark contrast to the second movement which has a decidedly jazz feel in the solo parts.

Mvt. I - Fanfare, Chorale, & Riffs
Commissioned by The University of Illinois Bands
James F. Keene, Conductor (2005)

Mvt. II - Scherzo
Commissioned by The Illinois State University Wind Symphony
Stephen K. Steele, Conductor (1997, published under the title "Quintessence")

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2006
Number of Players: 7
Duration: 9:50

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Instrumentation

Solo Bb Trumpet 1
Solo Bb Trumpet 2
Solo Horn
Solo Trombone
Solo Tuba

Solo Percussion (marimba, drum set, temple blocks, hi-hat, timpani, multi-drums)

Piano