Written for the passing of the composer's father who left, May 2008. This is a lyric aria that may be sung by a mezzo or tenor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 3:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Ensemble…
Style:
Ensemble
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
All the West Was Moving is a tribute to those who fought, endured at home, or died in World War II. This piece is a tribute to those who saved the West during the bleakest hours of humankind. It is a tribute in hopes that history will preserve the…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Constantly changing complex meters characterize this fascinating composition. The great title is only the beginning of the fun of this terrific concert finale, which won first place in the 1992 PAS Composition Contest.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1994 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Coleman
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
Concerto for Keyboards combines the virtuosity inherent in solo piano playing with the unique sound created by electronics into a well-crafted composition. In six movements, McCarthy covers quite a range of styles. Perfect recital piece…
Style:
Solo Works
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
'Joy to the World'
A wonderful Christmas prelude for organ. Based on Joy to the World, this work adds the complex harmonies of the modern composition while celebrating the holiday season with music.Program NotesAs Easter is about rising, Christmas is about…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
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
Commissioned by the United State Marine Corps., "The President's Own," Tuba and Euphonium Quartet. Knock Yourself Out is also available with jazz rhythm section.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Extracted from Time Out of Mind: Six Tales of Middle Earth, The Mirror of Galadriel has been arranged so that it is performable by a high school pianist.Program NotesThe single-movement Mirror of Galadriel is a transcription of a movement from the multi-…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications