Extracted from Sonata for Alto Saxophone, Piano, and Tape, the first movement for soprano saxophone and piano stands very well on its own.Program NotesBreathe is one of the earliest works in the repertoire of Daniel McCarthy. It was extracted from his Sonata…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fusion Suite leans toward the jazz side, inspired by the sound of a jazz-rock fusion band playing outdoors on a warm August night. The three movements evoke the energy of the band, the warmth of the evening, and the crystalline beauty of the star-filled sky.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in three movements with piano, Steel Blue uses soprano saxophone, while Chrome and Forest Green use alto. Challenges range and dexterity. A blast to play, gritty and gorgeous, Michigama Suite is a mix of passionate ballad, scherzo and jazz.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A developmental, funk composition.Program NotesWinner of the 1986 NAJE Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2008 Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion; Woodwind; Brass
Instrumentation
Soprano Saxophone…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in one movement, this virtuosic concert work for alto saxophone and band is appealing to all audiences. Sapphire begins with a fast opening followed by a meditative ballad. The dramatic finale is a lively salsa culminating in a noisy, celebratory climax.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
SoundMass is a concert-style piece for jazz orchestra exploring traditional and non-traditional harmonies for jazz orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 22 Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion; Woodwind;…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celtic in style, Spirit of the Shannon is a one-movement concerto for flute set in three sections: lively, lovely and really, really fast!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category:…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Woodland Serenade & Rondo is a 6-minute concert piece, crafted to spotlight not only a fine saxophone soloist, but also to give a director the opportunity to feature other outstanding solo wind players in the ensemble.Program NotesWoodland Serenade &…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
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