Written for the passing of the composer's father who left, May 2008. This is a lyric aria that may be sung by a mezzo or tenor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 3:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Ensemble…
Style:
Ensemble
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
All the West Was Moving is a tribute to those who fought, endured at home, or died in World War II. This piece is a tribute to those who saved the West during the bleakest hours of humankind. It is a tribute in hopes that history will preserve the…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
All the West Was Moving is a tribute to those who fought, endured at home, or died in World War II. This piece is a tribute to those who saved the West during the bleakest hours of humankind. It is a tribute in hopes that history will preserve the…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
A great work for the modern string ensemble. Fast paced and energetic, this one keeps the audience listening.Program NotesI. Moon Fractals II. Obscured by Clouds III. Morning Fractals IV. Fire, Dance & Wahbekanetta
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2006 Number of…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Song of Summer was written for the Interlochen Arts Camp Intermediate Treble Choir, Richard Phelps, director. The composition depicts four aspects of the experiences of middle school girls in Interlochen Arts Camp's Intermediate Division. The text is original…
Style:
Women's Choir
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning on a unison, punctuated rhythm, Stomp! expands into a study of rhythmic animation and syncopation. McCarthy, a composer with musical roots grounded equally in classical, jazz, and funk music, uses the quartet in solo, duo, paired duet, trio, and…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composer's son, Daniel, for his senior recital at The Interlochen Arts Academy, Testament is a delightfully challenging work for viola and piano that pushes tonal and rhythmic boundaries compared to most other pieces in the genre.
Grade Level…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
Treebeard: Ent & Entwife is based on a text from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings.' It tells the story of Treebeard, an Ent (or forest creature) and his counterpart, Entwife. The voices and piano are meant to mesh with the…
Style:
Ensemble
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