Here are a few things people have written about my work:

Organ Performance

"We were very pleased with McCarthy's performance in Geneseo's Central Presbyterian Church recital series. His improvisations and original compositions were fresh, well conceived, and a joy to hear. Truly an inspiring and satisfying experience." - David Hurd

"David was very easy to work with and a true professional. We found great value in having him play at our rehearsal so we could perfect the music choices and rehearse timings. The result was a beautiful ceremony with moving and triumphant music. We highly recommend David." - Joe and Emily

Composition

"It’s a lovely piece, beautifully written." - Dr. Timothy Sawyer, Direcotr of Choral Activities, University of Northwestern - St. Paul (writing about Adoro te devote)

"Love the music. Our handbell choir is small and the ringers are of varied ages and abilities. Your music is adaptable to what we are able to do successfully, and is not dumbed down. It's fully accessible and usable for a small group. Thank you!" - MaryLu Hartsell, organist/choir director

"I thought that the settings were creative, and I appreciated that the writing was not formulaic. In a nutshell: graceful, creative, and engaging. I liked the way that you played with the rhythm [this was about The King of Love], and I felt that the use of rhythm helped my choir grow." - Sarah Wannamaker, organist

"Well-crafted" - Douglas Wagner, composer

"The music is beautiful and doable for our small congregations, with lovely, playable arrangements...I'm very impressed." - Rev. Anne Wichelns

"Some excellent-value original settings..." - Brian Clegg, musician

"Very lovely setting of Middlebury" - choralanthem, Youtube viewer

"His compositions are both aesthetically pleasing and built with solid compositional techniques" - Brett Greene, organist

"We LOVE the piece. Thank you for taking such care with the musical integrity--our ensemble will be excited to perform this piece for our congregation--the piece is awesome." - Martha Springstead, choral director, Landstown High School [regarding the commission for "Fantasy on Coronation"]

"I wanted to write and tell you how much we enjoyed the words and music. We'll always cherish this." - Dr. John Hay [regarding a private commission to set a poem of Robert Burns for a birthday celebration]