Sails of time David R. Gillingham

Gillingham provides a celebration of the rich history of Sydney, Australia, while honoring the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent city identified by the icon of the sails of its famous Opera House. Incorporating native folksong, indigenous sounds and melodies combined with original material, a sculpture in sound emerges in Sails of Time. Originally conceived for a mass band setting consisting of three separate ensembles, the work is suited to a traditional setting using one ensemble.

INSTRUMENTATION

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

Piano & optional organ

Timpani
Percussion 1 (Crotales, Xylophone, Chimes, Bells)
Percussion 2 (Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Slapstick, Temple Blocks, Brake Drum)
Percussion 3 (Chimes, Brake Drum, Tam-Tam)
Percussion 4 (Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, 3 Concert Toms, Small Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbal)
Percussion 5 (Marimba, Large Link Chain, Tam-Tam, 3 Concert Toms, Bass Drum)

PROGRAM NOTES
Sails of Time was commissioned by Kingsway International and was written to celebrate the rich history of Sydney, Australia, and to honor the beauty of grandeur of this magnificent city identified by the icon of the sails of its famous Opera House.