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Galop (Gilroy)
General Info
Year: 2015
Duration: c. 2:50
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bongos(2)
- Chimes
- China Cymbals
- Cowbell
- Crash Cymbals
- Low Tom
- Slapstick
- Snare Drum
- Splash Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Wood Block
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The composer explained at the premiere performance that he had considered Jacques Press's Wedding Dance from "Hasseneh" for the combined performance of the Clovis North High School (Calif.) Symphonic Band and his own Fresno State University (Calif.) Wind Orchestra, but rejected it because of the rehearsal time that would be required. He then decided to program the Shostakovich Galop from "Cheryomushki" but was unable to quickly acquire the music. So he decided to write his own galop. It was premiered on October 2, 2014, at California State University, Fresno, with the combined bands encompassing some 170 musicians.
- Program Note by Dave Strickler
Galop is a fast and furious work that is meant to serve as an appropriate selection to conclude concerts in a fun and light-hearted manner. While this composition sounds impressive and quite demanding, appropriate ranges and wise orchestration makes it quite playable at a fast tempo. As with most Gilroy compositions, the percussion plays an important role. A galloping rhythm is first introduced as a solo woodblock and before long, the crack of the whip (large slap stick at the start of measure ten) helps to conclude the introductory material and move the composition towards its first theme.
- Program Note by Nancy Moser for the Joaquin Miller Middle School Advanced Band
Media
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State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- NorthWinds Symphonic Band (Kansas City, Mo.) (John Bell, conductor) - 23 February 2020
- Orcas Island (Washington) Community Band (Karen Key Speck, conductor) - 4 June 2016
- San Luis Obispo County (Calif.) High School Honor Band (Gary Gilroy, conductor) – 17 February 2016
- Tara Winds (Marietta, Ga.) (John Culvahouse, conductor) - 19 December 2015 (2015 Midwest Clinic)
- Joaquin Miller Middle School (San Jose, Calif.) Advanced Band (Nancy Moser, conductor) - 21 February 2015 (2015 CMEC Conference, Fresno)
- Fresno State University (Calif.) Wind Orchestra and Clovis North High School (Calif.) Symphonic Band combined bands (David Lesser, conductor) - 2 October 2014 - *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- 49er Spirit! (2015)
- All About Christmas (2014)
- Almost Autumn (2017)
- Always with Grace (2011)
- Angels Diggin' It! (2010)
- As the Days Become Shorter (2012)
- At the Speed of Light (2004)
- At Water’s Edge (2006)
- Ave Maria Para Nossa Mãe (2004)
- Beacon of Polaris (2012)
- Beyond the Summit (2008)
- Burnin' Hot (2017)
- Celebration at Lake Sequoia (2006)
- Chasing Joaquin Murrietta (2006)
- Christmas Legends (2005)
- Christmas Meditation (2016)
- A Christmas Remembrance (2012)
- Christmas in the Valley of Kings (as arranger) (2019)
- Cool Joe (2015)
- Crossfire (2015)
- Dances for Sem Yeto (2010)
- Defenders of the Wall (2015)
- Dragon Wars (2018)
- E for Eternity (2014)
- Energetikos (2010)
- Essay in Courage (2004)
- The Explorers (2015)
- Fanfare and Festival (2000/2010)
- Fanfare for UC Merced (2007)
- Fire and Lightning! (2018)
- Fire! (2004)
- Forever, in a Golden Paradise (2017)
- Four Dance Episodes (2005)
- From Four and Beyond (2007)
- Furioso (2016)
- Galop (2015)
- Ghost Town (2013)
- Golden Sierra Reflections (2006)
- Heart of the City (2009)
- Heartbeat Five (2007)
- Heartbreak in the Motherlode (2017)
- The Helmsman (2013)
- Heroica (2004)
- Heron Bay (2002/2004)
- In Regal Wonder (as arranger) (2016)
- Insurrection (2013)
- Jam On! (2019)
- Jammin' on the Rooftop (as arranger) (2008)
- Jangle Bells (as arranger) (2013)
- Jingle Parade (2016)
- Jingle, Jolly, Jingle! (2018)
- Joie de Vivre (2011)
- Jolly Ol' Dude (2009)
- Lament and Jig for Mickey (2014)
- A Lasting Legacy (2020)
- A Legacy of Dreams (2008)
- The Legend of Black Bart (2013)
- Lullaby and Dance for Duane (2016)
- March for a Mentor (2009)
- MegaForce (2016)
- Miracle on Prince Street (2018)
- Music of the Spheres (as arranger) (1915/2017)
- My Irish Hart (2020)
- The Night Heron (2003)
- Noble Gestures (2009)
- An Obvious Love (2014)
- Of Wind and Fire (2017)
- Onward! (2006)
- The Phoenix (2014)
- Power Drive (2014)
- Quest for Excellence (2006)
- Reindeer Paws (2020)
- Reperio Veritatis (2020)
- Rockin' Through the Snow (2015)
- A Ruckus in Murphy (2012)
- Saiai No Sensei (2021)
- Sand Castles (2008)
- Sidewalk Learnin' (2019)
- Sphinx (2005)
- Spirit of Olympus (2016)
- Spirit of the Bells (2019)
- Spitfire! (2008)
- Steam Donkey (2022)
- Steven's Song (2012)
- Take the Ribbons (2013)
- Three Stars of Tennessee (2007/2009)
- Time to Say Goodbye (2013)
- To the Highest Standard! (2015)
- To the Kingsburg Legends (2010)
- Toward a Northern Star (2002)
- Triumphant Celebration! (2017)
- Vale, Brother Augustine (2018)
- We Wish You a Coolcat Christmas (2012)
- Westward Trek (2017)
- Wild Fire (2013)
- Wild Wyatt! (2010)
- Windy City Holiday (2013)
- Wonders of the Season (2017)
- The Wooden Clock (2015)
- Yo Angels, Deck Them Halls! (2018)
Resources
None discovered thus far.