The Curse of the Mermaid - Thomas Doss

The Curse of the Mermaid tells the story of a greedy and wealthy fisherman wanting to make money in any way possible. When his business starts to fail, he puts the blame on the mermaids. One day, the fisherman kills a mermaid, who casts a spell on him shortly before she disappears into the water.The composition is in the form of a symphonic poem, starting slow and then mysteriously opening up revealing a fantastic colourful world of sounds and motion. There are various moments during the piece where the composer includes broad and beautiful melodic material, as well as surprising effects and great rhythmical interest. This is a challenging but great piecefor concerts or contests!

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The Curse of Tutankhamun - Michael Story

Inspired by the illness experienced in the 1920s by scientists exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun, Michael Story's work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through the mysterious curse. Expertly scored, this delightful work will capture your students' imagination. Both intense and enjoyable, this work is highly recommended. (2:45)

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The Cycle - Peter Sciaino

The Cycle is a sonic interpretation of social anxiety. Chromatic themes are used to create a manic texture while rhythmic intensity and frenetic melodies throughout give this work a tense, anxious feeling. Composer Peter Scianio writes "The Cycle was written to offer a sonic interpretation of this disorder with the hope that, through greater understanding, an open dialogue can be made available to youth and adults who deal with this everyday."

The Cycle Queen - Brooke

The Cyclops - Joseph Compello

The Dam Busters - Eric Coates

The Dance - Robert W. Smith

Inspired by the paintings of impressionist Henri Matisse and featuring the alto saxophone, "The Dance" is the first movement of "Three Conversations With Matisse." Along with the well known Matisse painting of the same name, this unique musical statement can be described as forbidding, menacing, tribal and ritualistic. Written for the accomplished saxophone soloist, the band accompaniment is well within the technical range of most high school, university and community ensembles. A powerful and welcome addition to the saxophone and concert band repertoire!

The Dark Knight - Hans Zimmer

The Dark Knight, Selections from - James Newton Howard

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The Darkness is Always Soft - Ryan Fraley

This work combines dissonant harmonies with a very beautiful and tonal melody throughout. Highlights of the work include bold fanfares, flowing contrapuntal lines, extensive percussion writing, and a haunting ending that will surprise you and your audience. Highly recommended!