Gillingham-Point of Reckoning arr. Daughtrey (SP)-B/2V/C/ X/4M/P

Point of Reckoning by David Gillingham arranged by Nathan Daughtrey. Originally composed for string orchestra, Nathan Daughtrey has scored Gillingham's powerful work for percussion ensemble. Inspired by the hymn 'O For A Thousands Tongues to Sing', Point of Reckoning begins quite frantically with sporadic motives from the hymn. Alternating passages of lyric beauty and rhythmic confusion follow with several dramatic presentations of the hymn tune. Scored for 8-9 players.

Instrumentation:

Bells, Chimes (shared)
Xylophone, Chimes (shared)
Vibraphone 1
Vibraphone 2
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 3 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 4 (5-octave)
Concert Bass Drum (optional)
*Marimbas 1 & 3 may share one 4.3-octave instrument and Marimbs 2 & 4 may share one 5-octave instrument.