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
Based on the hymn, Faith of our Fathers, this haunting, unique work for 8 percussionists, flute, English horn and piano perfectly captures the idea of faith giving us the strength to persevere in times of hardship.Program NotesThis work is taken from the hymn…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Musella, Armando Rodriguez
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
Song of Summer was written for the Interlochen Arts Camp Intermediate Treble Choir, Richard Phelps, director. The composition depicts four aspects of the experiences of middle school girls in Interlochen Arts Camp's Intermediate Division. The text is original…
Style:
Women's Choir
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The work is simple and melodic in nature. The music should flow gently and always remain fluid and transparent. The melody is predominantly pentatonic, harmonized mostly in E-flat minor.Program NotesThis work was written to commemorate two significant events…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Musella
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
Treebeard: Ent & Entwife is based on a text from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings.' It tells the story of Treebeard, an Ent (or forest creature) and his counterpart, Entwife. The voices and piano are meant to mesh with the…
Style:
Ensemble
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications