Cotswold Dances 4. Cleve Idyll (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul

The program notes are included for each of the five movements: 1.The first movement refers to the source of the River Thames, with its rippling accompaniment figures. 2.Badminton House is a picture of the world-famous Horse Trials, with an archaic touch here and there to point to the House itself. 3. Pittville Park is the largest open space in Cheltenham, England, with Gustav Holst's birthplace at one end and the famous Pump Room at the other. The composer remembers childhood walks there and varying degrees of catching newts and the like in the central lake. 4. Cleeve Hill is the highest point in the Cotswold chain, just reaching a thousand feet above sea level at one point, making it, officially, a mountain, albeit a gentle one. Nevertheless, the extremes of weather through the seasons are reflected here, with an ominous note or two suggesting Belas Knap, an ancient burial ground sited nearby. 5. The final movement takes the traditional Gloucestershire wassail song, heard at Christmas, and manipulates it through any number of filters and distortions. (Note: Some harp parts are doubled, some are more essential. If no harp, the part can be played either by electronic keyboard or piano.)

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Cotswold Dances 5. Wassail Song (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lane, Philip - Noble, Paul

The program notes are included for each of the five movements: 1.The first movement refers to the source of the River Thames, with its rippling accompaniment figures. 2.Badminton House is a picture of the world-famous Horse Trials, with an archaic touch here and there to point to the House itself. 3. Pittville Park is the largest open space in Cheltenham, England, with Gustav Holst's birthplace at one end and the famous Pump Room at the other. The composer remembers childhood walks there and varying degrees of catching newts and the like in the central lake. 4. Cleeve Hill is the highest point in the Cotswold chain, just reaching a thousand feet above sea level at one point, making it, officially, a mountain, albeit a gentle one. Nevertheless, the extremes of weather through the seasons are reflected here, with an ominous note or two suggesting Belas Knap, an ancient burial ground sited nearby. 5. The final movement takes the traditional Gloucestershire wassail song, heard at Christmas, and manipulates it through any number of filters and distortions. (Note: Some harp parts are doubled, some are more essential. If no harp, the part can be played either by electronic keyboard or piano.)

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Cotton Ferry Expedition (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ford, Ralph

Depicting four contrasting river scenes during the industrialization period of our history, Ralph Ford's Cotton Ferry Expedition begins with "River in the Morn" prior to the ferry's construction and continues with "At the Landing" in a fun ragtime style. All Aboard allows the listener to envision the passengers boarding and finally the beautiful flowing Ferry Voyage provides a distinct conclusion. A charismatic new work sure to please! Duration: 6.45

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Cougar Mountain March (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hodges, Steve

The entire band will enjoy working on this exciting march by Steve Hodges. With bold introductions, spirited melodies and buoyant countermelodies the energy level will remain high during each performance of the piece. A perfect opener or closer to any concert!

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Count It! (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Limited ranges and realistic technical demands are key elements which make this arrangement work so well. "Royal Empire" will have even your youngest students working hard and striving for perfection. Excellent teaching tool and great for festival or concerts, too!

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Countdown

Right from the start, the relentless and driving themes of "Countdown" will energize your band and your concert program. Bold and powerful brass statements, tons of percussion, and a subtle, contrasting middle section will showcase your band in an exciting and energizing format. 3-2-1-Blast-off!! "Countdown" will be a hit with your students and audience alike.

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COUNTDOWN (To Eternity?) (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Short, Michael

Extra Score Phase 1 (Mystery) - the fascination of nuclear power; the strangeness of its invisible radiation and enormous unleashed energy which may be beneficial to the human race, but which can also cause violence of colossal magnitude. Phase 2 (Imaginations) - Anxiety begins and nervous doubts increase as thoughts intrude of what might happen if things went wrong: warfare, mechanical failure, uncontrolled fission, explosion, melt-down, firestorms, fallout, burns, contamination, disease, mutation, the desolation of a nuclear winter. Phase 3 (Reality) - Time is ticking on. We accept the benefits of nuclear power, tinged with unease and incomprehension. The piece ends with doubt and uncertainty - only time will tell if we are right or wrong. Performance time 16'56" (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)

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COUNTDOWN (To Eternity?) (Prestige Concert Band Set) - Short, Michael

Score and Parts. Phase 1 (Mystery) - the fascination of nuclear power; the strangeness of its invisible radiation and enormous unleashed energy which may be beneficial to the human race, but which can also cause violence of colossal magnitude. Phase 2 (Imaginations) - Anxiety begins and nervous doubts increase as thoughts intrude of what might happen if things went wrong: warfare, mechanical failure, uncontrolled fission, explosion, melt-down, firestorms, fallout, burns, contamination, disease, mutation, the desolation of a nuclear winter. Phase 3 (Reality) - Time is ticking on. We accept the benefits of nuclear power, tinged with unease and incomprehension. The piece ends with doubt and uncertainty - only time will tell if we are right or wrong. Performance time 16'56" (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)

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Counterbalance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stalter, Todd

This exciting work explores musical opposites - long vs. short, soft vs. loud, high vs. low, smooth vs. angular. It will be sure to energize your ensemble on your next concert!Duration: 4:00

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Counting Stars (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Longfield, Robert

This smash hit recorded by OneRepublic is effectively arranged here for second year players opening with a brief, slow introduction that features an optional solo for alto sax or trumpet. This is followed by a moderate dance tempo featuring a driving pulse and interesting parts for all sections of the band.