Canarios Fantasia - Douglas Akey

Driving syncopation and woodwind flourishes will transform your next concert into a festival! A rhythmic showpiece for your whole band, Doug Akey's makes tremendous use of the trumpet and percussion sections which supply the driving pulses throughout the work. A flowing melody provides a brief contrast about two-thirds in, only to be overtaken by the exciting "Vivo" section that drives Canarios Fantasia home. A spectacular finish to any concert! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Cancines Mexicanas

takes three popular Mexican folk songs and combines them into an appealing and easily playable arrangement for young band. A maestoso introduction ushers in Las Maanitas, the traditional Mexican birthday song, which is followed by a rhythmic variation on Chiapanecas. The third song introduced is La Cucaracha, which is combined with elements of the preceding two songs to make for an effective and fun ending. Correlated with , page 33. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Canticle - Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas Wagner's "Canticle" delights the listener with beautifully turned legato lines. The rich harmonic texturing and total program effect should be noted by band directors with performing organizations at all skill levels. This is an atmospheric piece. (2:44)

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Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Fauré / arr. Monty R. Musgrave

was composed by Faur in 1865. This magnificent setting for winds retains all the glory and color of the full chorus and orchestra version, complete with harp and string bass.

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Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)

With a very gentle opening, this sensitive scoring of the lovely melody receives very special treatment in the hands of Robert W. Smith. Liberal cross-cueing provides for selective tonal colors from solo/soli voices within your ensemble. Exquisite voice leading and accompanying lines provide for a very mature and fresh presentation for performing groups at any skill level. Give special attention to this work! (duration 3:16)

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Cape Breton March - John O'Reilly

Cape Breton is a wildly beautiful island on the northeast coast of North America. The Scottish settlers of Cape Breton brought a rich Celtic musical tradition with them. Fiddlers, drummers, pipers, and singers keep that music alive today throughout the island. "Cape Breton March" pays homage to that rich heritage with its sprightly syncopated rhythms and natural minor tonality. (2:00)

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Capriccio Espagnol - Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov / arr. Mark Williams

Rimsky-Korsakov's is known worldwide as one of the masterworks of orchestration. Not losing any of the original's energy, this fiery arrangement by Mark Williams brings the enchanting flavor of Spain instantly to life. This version is heightened by the great use of quick eighth-note unison passages, brilliant woodwind parts powerful and full percussion scoring. Its fast-paced melody and explosive finale will grab your audience's attention right from the start and let them know they're in for a thrilling concert experience.

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Capturing the Blue Riband - Scott Watson

"Capturing the Blue Riband" musically celebrates the excitement and sense of occasion experienced when traveling aboard the grand, early 20th century transatlantic liners, such as the Queen Mary and Lusitania. The Blue Riband was the coveted trophy bestowed on the vessel that clocked the fastest transatlantic time. The energetic opening and closing sections of this piece evoke the exhilaration of taking to the sea in this historic race of prestige, while a contrasting section conveys the sense of grandeur and honor central to the era and the award. (3:05)

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Caribbean Christmas

This Michael Story rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High" has a lot of style, adding the flavor of the islands to your holiday concert. Your percussionists will have the time of their lives and the trombones will love the flashy glissandos. The melody flows seamlessly from section to section. A new holiday classic with flair. (2:02)

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Caribbean Christmas - Gene Milford

Christmas isn't just about snow, sleighs, and mistletoe. It's Christmas everywhere, even on the sunny beaches of the Caribbean islands. Why not celebrate with this West Indies carol and put a little sunshine into your holiday?