Glen Gillis

The opening section is free and segues to a lyrical and mournful melody, that also segues to another cadenza, followed by the finale-a fast bop style section. It portrays emotions of loss and celebrat...

Celtic Air for solo saxophone was written in in memory of the composer s long-time friend. Performing the simple plaintive line should be approached quasi-freely while the dynamics expressed accuratel...

Aria for saxophone and piano is taken from the slow lyrical section of Glen Gillis larger work, Fantasia. The piece has a key center of D minor with a 4-bar phrase structure metered in 4/4 with episod...

Nicole's Aria was written for the daughter of the composer. The piece is modal, based on an aeolian scale, sometimes referred to as a natural or pure minor scale. The composer wrote in a minor mode tr...

In the Aeolian Mode, this work incorporates open 5th harmony and a few subtle dissonances. The quarter-to-eighth-note rhythms and reverse combinations are designed to give a spirited dance flavor.

Nicoles Gigue was written for the daughter of the composer. The piece, for alto saxophone with piano, is modal, based on an aeolian scale. The Gigue is in a typical 6/8 meter with a scottish snap. The...