Introducing the Music of
Sean McDermott
Sean McDermott living in Long Beach, California, is a new-generation music composer with a rich classic style. He is a master of the art of choral arrangements and accomplished in full orchestra productions. Sean studied composition with the late Hal Johnson of Beverly Hills and has written music for cable television and Time-Warner productions. Sean is also an active studio singer with a list of film credits including Intersection, Oscar & Lucinda, House on Haunted Hill, Rock Star, Behind Enemy Lines, The Scorpion King, The Matrix, Reloaded, Matrix Revolutions, and Peter Pan.
Sean's neo-Renaissance compositions of sacred music for the Divine Office and the Mass are simply awesome and have been described as angelic music from the celestial courts of heaven. His arrangements have been heard in monasteries and abbeys around the world including Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia and the United States.
Some compare his musical style to that of Ralph Vaughn Williams and Maurice Durufle. Others equate the power of his string arrangements to the film music of James Horner. His choral arrangements whether with orchestra, keyboard or standing alone have a moving spiritual depth delivering serenity and beauty in an uncommon classical style. The impact of his music leaves one with the desire to hear more.
Below is a sample of Sean's compositions. Sean McDermott has developed a number of musical arrangements specifically for Catholic Radio Dramas.com productions including our new release rosary CD "Revisit the Most Holy Rosary." With his permission, Sean's music is used extensively throughout this website in our on-line presentations of "The Lives of the Saints." We extend Sean our deep gratitude for enhancing our presentations on the internet and for his outstanding contributions to the world of sacred music. Catholic Radio Dramas.com - Patrick O'Neill, DirectorFROM THE MASS "MISSA BREVIS" OTHER COMPOSITIONS
"Kyrie" "Songs "Joy" and "Lullaby"
"Agnus Dei" "Tantum Ergo"
©Sean McDermott 2004
Contact Sean McDermott by e-mail at: seanmcd@mac.com