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Don Gillis
Don Gillis

Born
17.06.1912 in Cameron (Missouri, USA)

Died
10.01.1978 in Columbia (South Carolina, USA)

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Donald Eugene Gillis was an American composer, conductor and music teacher. A graduate of Texas Christian University, he was a trombonist and associate leader of the college wind band. He graduated in 1935 and stayed on at the university for a few more years. In 1943 he received his Masters of Music degree from North Texas State University. Don Gillis became the production manager of various radio stations and also worked with the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini, who was then conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra. He arranged some works for the brass quintet "Canadian Brass" and also produced the recordings for the album "Champions".

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Tulsa

Tulsa

Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Flex-Band)

Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Flex-Band)

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Tulsa

Tulsa

Music by Don Gillis

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Tulsa

Tulsa

The First National Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma commissioned "Tulsa" to be played at the opening of their new bank building. The piece is a symphonic poem in four sections depicting Westward Expansion,...
Concert Band
L320702
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Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Flex-Band)

Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Flex-Band)

Adapted directly from the classic version by the Canadian Brass, here is an arrangement for flexible instrumentation that retains the signature slow New Orleans style introduction, followed by an...
Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
HL04003950
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Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Probably the most popular Canadian Brass concert opening number, 'Just A Closer Walk With Thee' retains the famous, slow, New Orleans-style introduction. In true Canadian Brass style, this...
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HL08721094
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Tulsa

Tulsa

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MMP3207
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