Written for the composers son, Daniel, who is a violist. This composition is derived partly from Chamber Symphony No. 3 and a piece for viola and piano, also written for McCarthy's son, Testament.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2005 Duration: 9:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for string orchestra with optional percussion ensemble & rhythm section, Chimera No. 3 was inspired by a fire-breathing creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as part lion, part goat, and part serpent. In this programmatic work, the Chimera…
Style:
String
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The concerto seeks to exploit the timbre and tessitura of both the viola and the cello while enhancing that partnership with the multiple timbres of the orchestra. The first movement themes are lyrical, somber and reflective, while the second movement…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for Bass Trombone & String Quartet elicits the multifaceted feelings of grief beginning with the trombone playing a solemn lyrical line in A minor against a quiet backdrop of ascending sixteenths of intervals of sixths and fifths in the string…
Style:
Brass, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fancies is a one-movement concert work for string quartet that is dedicated to the Los Angeles-based Lyris Quartet.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 10:25 Publisher: Brubel Music Type: Quartet Category: String
Instrumentation…
Style:
String
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music
Cast in five movements, Gillingham's Songbook for Viola & Marimba is inspired by song and song forms - On Wings of Song, Song of Sorrow, Birdsong, Evensong.Program NotesThe Sonorous Duo, comprised of Kris Grant, marimba, and Courtney Grant, viola,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unrest is a recital piece at its core, featuring solo trumpet over the accompaniment of piano and a diligent string ensemble. The strings may allow for a rich narrative landscape—if not textural, than one of almost desolation beyond any singular person's…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Leonard Ingrande
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