Angels of the Apocalypse

Gillingham, David R.

Medium/Advanced Concert Percussion

8 Players

Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham’s “Angels of the Apocalypse” is a dramatic work for 5 keyboard percussion and 3 battery percussion that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous lyrical lines, and sweeping, breathtaking arpeggios. This is not a piece to overlook!

Instrumentation:

Percussion 1 (Bells, Xylophone, Crotales [shared w/ Perc. 2], Vibraphone [shared w/ Perc. 2])
Percussion 2 (Vibraphone, Crotales [shared w/ Perc. 2])
Marimba 1 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 2 (5-octave)
Percussion 3 (Tam-Tam, 2 Brake Drums, Suspended Cymbal)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 4 (2 Small Bass Drums, Marimba [4.3-octave])
Percussion 5 (2 Small Bass Drums, Chimes)