About Carlos Alberto Serrano
Carlos Alberto Serrano is a renowned composer of contemporary orchestral and chamber music, whose works are frequently performed by ensembles worldwide. As a composer of Hispanic, Spanish, and Latino origin, Carlos blends rich cultural influences with advanced musical techniques, creating concert music that resonates deeply with audiences. Graduated from the Berklee College of Music, he holds both a Master of Music Degree and a Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition.
Carlos is not only a composer but also an accomplished conductor, leading performances of his works as well as those by other contemporary composers. His portfolio includes a wide array of compositions, from large-scale orchestral pieces to intimate chamber music works, all ready for performance.
Orchestra | Large Ensemble
🎶 Adversidad Y Tenacidad - Symphonic Poem (2024)
ca. 9 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: Difficult (Advanced/Professional)
- ABRSM: Grade 6+
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: Level 5
Pricing
- Performance License: $400 for 1 performance, $600 for 2-3 performances
- Full Score and Parts:
- Digital Full Score + Parts (PDF): $350
- Physical Full Score + Printed Parts: $500 (includes shipping and binding)
- Package Deals:
- 1 performance (license + digital score + parts): $650
- 2-3 performances (license + digital score + parts): $900
- 1 performance (license + physical score + printed parts): $750
- 2-3 performances (license + physical score + printed parts): $1,000
Discounts available for community, educational, and religious organization orchestras. Contact us for more details.
🎶 Penumbra (2024)
ca. 7 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl (1 dbl AFl/Picc), 3 Ob (1 dbl EH), 2 Cl in Bb, BCl, 2 Bsn, Cbsn – 4 Hn in F, 3 Tpt in Bb, Bass Tpt in Eb, 2 Tbn, Bass Tbn, Tba – Timp + 4 Perc (BD, Cym, Tam-tam, Tri, Whip, Tom-toms, Maracas, WB) – Hp – Solo Strings (Vln, Vla, Vc, Cb) – Strings
- International Scale: 4 (Advanced)
- ABRSM: Grade 7-8
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: Level 5
Pricing
- Performance License: $400 for 1 performance, $600 for 2-3 performances
- Full Score and Parts:
- Digital Full Score + Parts (PDF): $350
- Physical Full Score + Printed Parts: $500 (includes shipping and binding)
- Package Deals:
- 1 performance (license + digital score + parts): $650
- 2-3 performances (license + digital score + parts): $900
- 1 performance (license + physical score + printed parts): $750
- 2-3 performances (license + physical score + printed parts): $1,000
Discounts available for community, educational, and religious organization orchestras. Contact us for more details.
Symphony I “The Survivor” - Movement 1 “Divertido” (2024)
ca. 9 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Symphony I “The Survivor” - Movement 2 “Melancólico” (2024)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Symphony I “The Survivor” - Movement 3 “La Chacona Jocosa” (2024)
ca. 4 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Symphony I “The Survivor” - Movement 4 “Adversidad Y Tenacidad” (2024)
ca. 8 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
The Air Hero (2023)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Mio Cid Serenade (2021)
ca. 10 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Reditum (2023)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Sicarii (2023)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Cor Ad Cor (2023)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn – 4 Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Tbn, 1 Tba – Tmp+4 – 2 Perc – Strings
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Chamber | Small Ensemble
Quaerit (2023)
ca. 6 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2-B♭ Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Electronic Pre-record (optional) with provided macro in Logic & Pro Tools
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Mutatur in Fluxum (2023)
ca. 3 Minutes
Instrumentation: 2-B♭ Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Tempest à Lull (2022)
ca. 8 Minutes
Instrumentation: Flute [dbl. Alto], B♭ Clarinet [dbl. Bass Clarinet], Violin [dbl. Viola], Violoncello
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Tropical Snow (2022)
ca. 10 Minutes
Instrumentation: Flute, Violin, Viola da Gamba, Theorbo or Flute, Violin, Violoncello, Guitar
- International Scale: TBD
- ABRSM: TBD
- US Public School/Youth Orchestra Scale: TBD
Testimonials
"Carlos Alberto Serrano's symphonic poem is a powerful and moving experience. The orchestration is masterful!"
– Dr. Dorothy Brodmann
“I'm very impressed with Carlos' musical knowledge, enthusiasm and positive energy, not to mention his talent. He has come back to musical composition - his first love - after an entire career in the financial tech industry.”
– Dr. Rick Baitz, Composer and Professor at Julliard School of Music
“Carlos Alberto Serrano’s compositions employ sophisticated, idiomatic writing for each of the instruments and material that I find cogent and effective in terms of phrasing, melody, harmony, and form.”
– Dr. John Mellia, Composer and Director of Electronic Music Department at New England Conservatory