with CD Accompaniment
This piece is a play on the timpani solo excerpts from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, second movement. The characteristic dotted rhythms of the opening timpani solo are accompanied with groove music of hand drummed sounds in the accompaniment…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to Keith Aleo, Director of Orchestral Percussion for The Zildjian Cymbal Company, Balance of Power is a virtuosic duet riddled with rhythmic intricacies and interplay between the two percussionists.Program NotesDedicated to Keith Aleo, Director of…
Style:
Percussion
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
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
A 2 minute thrill ride where the excitement never stops. Dissonant harmonies and complex rhythms combine with trills, gliss, and sforzando to keep you on the edge of your seat.Program NotesWritten for the Interlochen Faculty Brass Ensemble
Grade Level: 5…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Solo Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble
Concertino Azure is a diverse and approachable work for solo vibraphone and percussion ensemble. It is suitable for either a solo recital or as part of a an ensemble concert.Program Notesazure /aZHer/ adjective 1.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Musella
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
Event Horizon is a 2-minute jubilant fanfare which alternates between punchy syncopation and longer lyrical lines. The lively interplay between the brass and the timpani gives the piece rhythmic and syncopated momentum from beginning to end.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
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