Cradle of Liberty - Laurie Lafferty

Crater of Diamonds - Billy Madison

This is named after a state park in Arkansas where one can actually hunt for diamonds. It is a nice melody with good and interesting harmonies. This is a great work for using your percussion section. The 1st trumpet's highest note is Bb. No clarinet crosses the break.

Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck!

Crown and Scepter - Gregory Rudgers

Crowns and scepters have been an essential part of the royal celebration since medieval times. This piece suggests the declaration of an opening ceremony with a bold militaristic fanfare, followed by a regal processional, reminding the listener of kings and queens receiving admiration from their people as they process on a stately occasion. Besides its potential as a piece for contest or festival performance, it will also work well for graduation ceremonies.

Cruisin' Bluesin'

Crystal Moon

If you need a piece to showcase your band, look no further. This galloping original work lets your band show off their articulation skills as it trots along in a playful way. Effective staccati and a bright tempo open into a glorious maestoso before bounding to the end.

Crystalline

Cuckoo for Quarter Notes

A pun on the familiar phrase, "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs," this light piece written for first-year band students is obviously full of quarter notes and features the familiar call of a cuckoo bird as the melody. Percussion interludes are included to give young wind players an opportunity to rest while also giving percussionists some time in the spotlight. Teach quarter notes with this fun concert selection for beginning bands.

Da Vincian Visions

This piece is a tribute to the Da Vincian model of creativity. Using a single theme, Larry Clark uses da Vinci's approach to view this theme from every angle. Clark starts with a fanfare, followed by an original theme, then presents a multitude of variations on the themes in different keys, styles and time signatures. You'll find everything from African style to jigs in this incredibly complex piece; well worth the effort for your band.This piece cannot be used with the 1999 Belwin-Mills edition.

Daedelus' Labyrinth

The music for Daedalus' Labyrinth is loosely based on the story first presented by Homer. You'll hear the musical twists, rhythmic turns, and harmonic changes that have made Sean O'Loughlin's music so popular. This is a sophisticated work, but well worth the effort for the advancing band. Conquer the Labryrinth!