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
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
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
Named after a piece in wind ensemble literature of the same name, in which the tonic pitch can be sustained in every harmony of the piece, Immovable Do is a straight-ahead, fun, rock/funk feel.Program NotesFor jazz ensemble: written for the Lakeland Jazz…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
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
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
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
DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTPractice Track with Click (.MP3 file, 12.5MB)Performance Track (.WAV file, 140MB)Oculus is a snare drum and tape piece inspired by a tour to the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. The track encapsulates the listener inside of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Korry Friend
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications