A powerfully exciting composition that uses the full force of the modern symphony orchestra. Jazz, Funk, Avant-garde Styles, animated rhythms, and a colorful timbral pallet dominate the musical language of this piece, typical of McCarthy's unique style of…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for electric violin and harmonizer, this computer interactive piece is rhythmic excitement with rock, funk, and jazz styles all rolled into one exciting composition.Program NotesA Harmonizer is a vocal synthesizer that uses a microphone or "pick-up"…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
5 Rhythmic Etudes for Saxophone Quartet
Written for the Chicago Saxophone Quartet, HipHocket is a set of five etudes that focus on interwoven rhythms across the ensemble. One player starts a thought and another finishes.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2007 Number…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A celebration piece for fireworks. This composition is derived from McCarthy's Towers: The Ascent of OroDruin.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 9:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Full Orchestra
Instrumentation…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece, a tonal and atonal concert overture, depicts the final ascent of mount doom by Frodo and Samwise form J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Return of The King," from "The Lord of The Rings." Driving rhythms, dense harmonic sonorities, and melodic Romanticism in…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Chamber Symphony No. 4
A fantastic feature for the advanced saxophonist. Utilizing three member of the saxophone family in three contrasting movements, Towers of Power spotlights the versatility of the instruments as well as the performer.Program…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The power of a full orchestra behind the excitement of a Led Zepplin guitar solo. You can't go wrong with this challenging and interesting work with the cultural context your audiences crave.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: Standard Duration…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
McCarthy’s reflection on Edgar Allen Poe’s poem “Alone” is dark, contrasting with the lively and rhythmic reflection on Isadora Dunkan whom is credited with intenting what is known as modern dance.Program NotesI. After Poe: AloneThe two artists chosen for the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for marimbist Michael Burritt, this virtuosic three-movement work is a first-rate piece of music. The solo marimba part is extremely virtuosic and challenging, featuring state of the art four mallet technique for the marimba soloist.Program NotesThis…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This rhythmically powerful piece is an amalgamation of musical languages associated with jazz and funk styles. Visions in Funk requires four mature musicians with fingers of fire.Program NotesCommissioned by the Harrington String Quartet, Visions in Funk is a…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications