CHALLENGING BRASS (Brass Band Set) - Gilbert Vinter

CHANSON TRISTE (Brass Band Set) - Tchaikovsky

CHOOSE FREEDOM (Brass Band Set) - Kenneth Downie

Choose Freedom is largely derived from the composers' own setting of Richard Slater's words, 'Yes, there flows a wondrous river' for SATB choir which was published in The Salvation Army's Choral Festival Series under the title 'The mighty river'.After many allusions to the song, it is eventually stated in full in the trio section. Downie's effective use of varying harmonic colours, unusual instrumental voicings and modal harmonies stand out in this rhythmically diverse march. There are quite a few loud passages in the march so conductors should savour the quieter ones!

CHRIST-HYMN (Brass Band Set) - Robert Redhead

Christ-Hymn is an expression of response to the ancient Christian hymn quoted by Paul in his letter to the Philippian church (Philippians 2:5-11). After an opening which creates a tone of sadness and quiet suffering, the following music is a joyous expression of the truth that 'He is exalted', 'His name is above all names' and 'Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord'.

CHRISTMAS CALYPSO (Brass Band Set) - Peter Graham

An arrangement for brass band, in Caribbean style, of 'The virgin Mary had a baby boy'.

CHRISTMAS JOY (Brass Band Set) - Erik Leidzen

A 'classic' Christmas march, played by bands the world over. If your band doesn't play it, you should be asking why not! A cleverly worked 'romp' through the Christmas tunes 'Hark the glad sound', 'Jingle Bells' and 'Wassail song'. Very accessible and great fun to play in a group of any size.

CHRISTMAS NUMBER (Brass Band Set)

CHRISTMAS PRAISE (Brass Band Set) - Noel Jones

Two carols are featured in this march piece, 'God rest ye merry, gentlemen' and 'Away in a manger' (using the tune 'Normandy Carol') although references to other carols are included.

CHRISTUS VICTOR (Brass Band Set) - Kenneth Downie

This is a glorious selection of music to celebrate the supreme victory of Jesus Christ. The predominant theme of 'Crown Him!' comes from the Thomas Kelly hymn 'Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious' which are associated with Henry Smart's tune 'Regent Square'. Also featured are Andre Crouch's song 'Soon and very soon' as well as Dave Bilborough's 'All hail the lamb'. In the final pages of the score, all three tunes come together in a statement of affirmation.

CHU CHIN CHINEE (Xylophone Solo with Brass Band Set) - P. Green