Prisms is a delightful piece of contemporary music that will be very attractive to high schools and colleges. Created from one of the most prolific composers of our time, the piece is ideal for any conductor wishing to take on the challenge of modern band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Rimbasly represents virtuosic marimba writing at its best. Written for Michael Burritt, the piece presents many wonderful technical challenges for the performer, with complicated sticking, complete independence between the hands, and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, trumpet calls are heard throughout the ensemble in this high-energy work for wind band. As always, McCarthy does a wonderful job pitting a beautifully lush melody over driving, syncopated ostinatos. Sound the Call is not your typical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with SATB Choir
The awesome power unleashed in the machinery of war and the fear that there may be an end to the world as we know it comes alive in this explosive work. Texts from well known poets are set to McCarthy's music. (Beat!Beat!Drums! by Walt Whitman…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications