Tourbillon is French for “whirlwind”. The structure of the piece follows the random appearances of these whirlwinds, twisting and turning and carrying two basic motives throughout the piece. The circling and twisting dissipates in the middle of the piece to a…
Style:
Brass, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The first movement of Visions of the Anointed, "New Vision," is a dense conversation among the quartet. In a complete musical turn-around from the first movement, the next movement, "Isadora: Dance!" comes bounding on the listener with lively strumming (…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Named after a 70’s album by the group, Kool & The Gang, Wild & Peaceful was written for and dedicated to saxophonist Joseph Lulloff. Lulloff is a saxophonist equally adept at playing energetic, jazzy and rhythmic as well as with beautiful lyricism—…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece was written in honor and memory of the composers Mother, LaRene McCarthy, a gifted soprano. You, Who Sang in Summer depicts aspects of her personality, her faith, and her commitment to her children.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications