...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The unique combination of bassoon and percussion/marimba/vibraphone creates many dark and “woody” colors as suggested by the title of the first movement, “Wood and Wind.” This movement explores the lyric qualities of the bassoon in its upper register. The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Written for marimbist Michael Burritt, this virtuosic three-movement work is a first-rate piece of music. The solo marimba part is virtuosic and challenging. The electronics weave in and out of the solo and ensemble texture, sometimes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for 4 keyboards, 5 percussion, timpani, and piano, "Dance Music" thrives on creating fascinating dialogue within the ensemble.Program NotesWritten for the Kent State University Percussion Ensemble, Michael Burritt, conductor.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
This atmospherically driven work for marimba/vibraphone soloist and electronic accompaniment features synthetic bass-infused textures throughout while the soloist plays arpeggiated figures with melody notes that soar above the texture.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
P. Winsor, J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fun & challenging piece with thick scoring and instrumentation throughout. As with many of his works, McCarthy embeds several funky grooves into the context of a serious piece of music.Program NotesWritten for Keith Aleo, at one time Instructor of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
In Light of Three is a two-movement work that features a lyrical first movement and odd-meter, funk-derived second movement. Marimba used in first movement and vibraphone in second. High register in clarinet part requires advanced player…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Infinity is a mesmerizing mixture of styles demonstrating a perfect union between the two players. Masterfully embracing the most intriguing technical challenges of the trumpet and marimba, resulting in a new plateau in duet literature. Set in five…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with Spoken Voice
The percussion lay down a groove for this work with solo voice that can also stand alone as a great ensemble work.Program NotesText by M.B. Hanrahan Invitation stands. Driven to a foreign land and dropped from the sky, through a hole in your…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Hanrahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
KraftWerk is a six-movement work showcasing the virtuosic capabilities of both the percussionist and tubist at all times. As usual, McCarthyÕs percussion writing is extremely effective and fun to play, while the tuba writing ranges from beautiful and lyrical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications