American Dance Music celebrates uniquely American music popularized by American dance crazes. A sophisticated hoe-down leads into a Latin dance combined with a Baroque cannon! The slow Serenade recalls the 40s style slow dances while Jazz brings the 50s to…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concerto for Brass Quintet…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tuba Feature
Blithe Spirit is a unique and innovative showpiece for tuba and chamber ensemble. What seems an odd combination of instruments meshes perfectly. Tubists, try this on your next recital!Program NotesBlithe Spirit is one of the earliest works in the…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
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
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
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
Featuring antiphonal choirs of 3 euphoniums and 1 tuba, Two Pieces for Tuba Ensemble draws its inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." The programmatic movements are "I. Dark Towers" and "II. Wind & Wuthering."Program NotesFeaturing…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications