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| + | Dr. McCarthy is a unique and fresh voice among the myriad of composers vying for attention in the contemporary music scene. His music defies categorization in terms of academic, experimental, traditional or other approaches to concert music except that it is infectiously appealing to listeners and performers alike. Music is music to Daniel McCarthy no matter what the medium or style. It abounds with rhythmic excitement, harmonic and lyric richness, and drama based in his musical roots which extends from opera, orchestra, band, jazz ensemble, rock, and funk. | ||
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| + | McCarthy is a recipient of numerous awards for his music including the New Generations Orchestra Commissioning Award, The Sackler Award (finalist), The Ohio Arts Council Excellence Award (3), The Indiana Arts Commission Artist Award (2), The Indiana State University Distinguished Creative Professor Award and Arts Endowment Grant (5), The Ohio Adult Composers Award, OMEA Composer of the Year, and many more. | ||
| − | + | Dr. McCarthy is Section Chair of Composition and Theory at the University of Akron School of Music where he is founder and Director of the American New Music Festival in Akron, Ohio. Daniel was previously Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Creative Professor in Composition at Indiana State University where he directed the Contemporary Music Festival with the Louisville Orchestra.<ref>”https://www.windrep.org/Daniel_McCarthy#:~:text=Daniel%20McCarthy%20(b.,in%20the%20contemporary%20music%20scene.”</ref> | |
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== Works for Percussion == | == Works for Percussion == | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 1 January 2026
Biography
Born: November 20, 1955.
Country: Onekama, Michigan, USA
Studies: Ph.D., Music Composition and Theory, Kent State University, 1988.
Teachers:
Website: https://www.danielmccarthy.net/
Dr. McCarthy is a unique and fresh voice among the myriad of composers vying for attention in the contemporary music scene. His music defies categorization in terms of academic, experimental, traditional or other approaches to concert music except that it is infectiously appealing to listeners and performers alike. Music is music to Daniel McCarthy no matter what the medium or style. It abounds with rhythmic excitement, harmonic and lyric richness, and drama based in his musical roots which extends from opera, orchestra, band, jazz ensemble, rock, and funk.
McCarthy is a recipient of numerous awards for his music including the New Generations Orchestra Commissioning Award, The Sackler Award (finalist), The Ohio Arts Council Excellence Award (3), The Indiana Arts Commission Artist Award (2), The Indiana State University Distinguished Creative Professor Award and Arts Endowment Grant (5), The Ohio Adult Composers Award, OMEA Composer of the Year, and many more.
Dr. McCarthy is Section Chair of Composition and Theory at the University of Akron School of Music where he is founder and Director of the American New Music Festival in Akron, Ohio. Daniel was previously Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Creative Professor in Composition at Indiana State University where he directed the Contemporary Music Festival with the Louisville Orchestra.[1]
Works for Percussion
The 9s - Timpani Solo
American Dance Music - Brass Quintet, Drum set and Xylophone
Balance of Power: Percussion & Timpani
Bundles of Sticks: Bassoon and Percussion
(The) Call of Boromir Horn and Marimba
Chamber Symphony No. 1 for Marimba & Winds
Concerto for Marimba, Percussion, and Synthesizers
Dance on Wahbekaness Solo Marimba
Dance Music: Percussion Ensemble
Event Horizon - Brass Quintet and Timpani
Infinity - Trumpet and Marimba/Vibes
Knock Yourself Out! - Tuba/Euphonium Quartet, drum set/perc.
KraftWerk Tuba and Percussion
Ms. Thang! - Marimba and Soprano Saxophone
On The Edge Trombone and Percussion
Razdraz - Marimba and Soprano (or Alto) Saxophone
Rimbadance: Marimba and Percussion Duo
Rimbasly - Marimba Solo with CD
Rimbasly: Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra
Rimbasly: Concerto for Marimba and Symphonic Band
Rimbasly: Concerto for Marimba and Percussion
Rimbasly: Marimba and Piano
River is the Way - Percussion Ensemble (10)
Song of Middle Earth: Marimba/Percussion Solo w/perc.
Swords of Power: Percussion Duo
Underwood Concerto: Marimba and Orchestra
Visions and Apparitions - Marimba and Soprano (or Alto) Saxophone
War Hammer - Marimba Solo with CD
Wild & Peacefull - Chamber Winds with perf/marimba
Xyprexia: Marimba Solo with Percussion Ens.
References