Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender...
Program NotesWritten and dedicated to The Interlochen Intermediate Concert Orchestra Premiered the summer of 2000, conducted by Steven Ward, professor of music...
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...
In the style of a Middle European folk dance, this vigorous and energetic piece is somewhat reminiscent of the style of Bela Bartok with a gritty bowing style...
This work captures the essence of Irish folk music and is based on “Banna Strand”, “Cockles and Mussels”, and “The Minstrel Boy”. Carefully written with an eye...
Commissioned by the Akron Symphony Orchestra for the 75th anniversary celebration. The piece is for youth orchestra with an accompanying cd of songs written by...
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...
Why this fascination with the tango? Perhaps it is because the tango, more than any other popular dance, often tells a story. The resulting drama and ballet-...
Three waltzes make up the body of this Impressionistic work for full orchestra. The first waltz is in a quick three-to-a-measure; the second is a slow ¾; the...
