Chanson for Christmas - Gregory Rudgers

Chant and Ritual Dance

Chant, Chorale and Dance - Bill Calhoun

Chase the Horizon - John Pasternak

Chase the Horizon is amusical journey depicting a lonesome cowboy riding on his horse, chasing the horizon. Composer John Pasternak has delivered a strong and musically rewarding piece for the young band. Itbegins with a nice legato section before setting off on the journey with a tuneful theme. The piece develops through several contrasting sections finishing in a dramatic conclusion.

Chasing Mercury

Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha

Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha is a fun and moderately easy piece for a young band that can help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations. Easy ranges make the music accessible, and cues are provided in bass lines for optional rests from playing. Lively bongos, maracas, and cowbell make this musical selection a cha-cha-cha good time!

Cherokee Morning

Cherry Tree

This beautiful ballad was composed to capture the wondrous feeling of cherry blossoms. It also relays elation or hope for a brightening future. The lyrical piece helps players learn the importance of inner melodies, a lighter playing style, staccato figures, and balancing of long phrases. A contrasting middle section includes tempo variations and a delicate balance of harmonic patterns. A return to the calm opening theme ends the composition on a hopeful note. This lovely work will challenge, but also reward your performers.

Chester - William Billings

The famous song by William Billings from the American Revolution has been the basis of many settings. In this new arrangement by Bill Calhoun, beginning students get to mix march-like rhythms with a lush and full chorale setting of the song. Perfect to showcase your beginners at any festival or as a patriotic favorite.

Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)