Harmonizer
by Daniel McCarthy
Full Orchestra - Sheet Music

String Ensemble Full Orchestra (Piccolo, Flute 1, 2, Oboe 1, 2, English Horn, Bb Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, 2, F Horn 1, 2, F Horn 3, 4, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, 3, Trombone 1, 2, Trombone 3 (Bass), Tuba, Timpani (5), Percussion 1 (6 Tom-toms, Xylophone, Temple Blocks, ) - difficult

SKU: CN.06141

Composed by Daniel McCarthy. Score only. Duration 9:45. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.06141).

A powerfully exciting composition that uses the full force of the modern symphony orchestra. Jazz, Funk, Avant-garde Styles, animated rhythms, and a colorful timbral pallet dominate the musical language of this piece, typical of McCarthy's unique style of music.

The first incarnation of Harmonizer was written for electric violin and computer-generated synthesizers. Three recordings were made of the electronic version, the most recent for Capstone Records and the Society of Composers, Inc. Upon hearing the electronic version of Harmonizer, composer Samuel Adler suggested to McCarthy that he re-score it for a full symphony orchestra. The result is a powerfully exciting composition that uses the full force of the modern symphony orchestra. The title comes from the composer's eclectic use of harmonies. Jazz, Funk, Avant-garde Styles, animated rhythms, and a colorful timbral pallet dominate the musical language of this piece, typical of McCarthy's unique style of music. -DWM.