James Curnow

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace.

MusicWorks - Grade 2 One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. Described as a song of jubilation, Canticum ope...

Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and h...

Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and h...

Das gehört unbedingt in Ihre Musikbibliothek! Erfindungsreiche Variationen über eines der schönsten Mozart-Themen sind der Stoff, aus dem die gelungene Fortsetzung von Curnows erfolgreichen Bach Varia...

Entdecken Sie mit Ihrem Blasorchester neue Formen musikalischer Komposition! Ein weites Spektrum abwechslungsreicher Ideen durchdringt diese eindrucksvolle Komposition von James Curnow, dem es gelingt...

Entdecken Sie mit Ihrem Blasorchester neue Formen musikalischer Komposition! Ein weites Spektrum abwechslungsreicher Ideen durchdringt diese eindrucksvolle Komposition von James Curnow, dem es gelingt...

Tielman Susato ist einer der wichtigsten, einfl ussreichsten Komponisten der Renaissance und damit gerade für jüngere Musiker ideal, um mit den Klängen dieser Epoche vertraut zu werden. James Curnow i...

Ein spannender Rhythmus und starke Melodien machen Curnows eindrucksvolles symphonisches Porträt aus. Modale Abschweifungen fügen sich in einem weit gefächerten Spektrum an Farben und Besetzungsdichte...

Ein spannender Rhythmus und starke Melodien machen Curnows eindrucksvolles symphonisches Porträt aus. Modale Abschweifungen fügen sich in einem weit gefächerten Spektrum an Farben und Besetzungsdichte...

It has been difficult to find mature sounding arrangements of patriotic music for the Grade 1 band. The stately tempo and carefully controlled ranges and rhythms in this one makes James Curnow's skill...

It has been difficult to find mature sounding arrangements of patriotic music for the Grade 1 band. The stately tempo and carefully controlled ranges and rhythms in this one makes James Curnow's skill...

In the energetic style of a Russian folk dance, James Curnow's original Cossack Dance is a great addition to the important Grade 1 level literature. It could be used as a Young Band festival opener or...

This little gem will win over your audience from the very start. What a clever and well-crafted way to open your next winter concert! Sounding more advanced than it plays, this very accessible arrange...

The exciting and the mysterious combine in unforeseen ways as we traverse the enigma of Colorado's Phantom Canyon. A provocative and unusual kind of music for the younger band to explore, your musicia...

The exciting and the mysterious combine in unforeseen ways as we traverse the enigma of Colorado's Phantom Canyon. A provocative and unusual kind of music for the younger band to explore, your musicia...

Bring something different to your holiday concert this year with this richly contrasting medley of wassailing songs that hearken back to the close of the Middle Ages. Ancient melodies in medley carefu...

It's sometimes hard to find just the right piece for that middle ground between the grade 2 young band and the fully functioning grade 3 group. The importance of this growth period in the band's music...

It's sometimes hard to find just the right piece for that middle ground between the grade 2 young band and the fully functioning grade 3 group. The importance of this growth period in the band's music...

James Curnow's clever arrangement of Jingle Bells masterfully keeps the range and rhythm demands at a pre-grade 1 level while assuring that all the players have fun in the preparation and performance....

James Curnow's grade 1 holiday arrangement is an energetic exploration of four great carols. Nice counterpoint and stylistic subtleties help your band reach for a higher level of performance. Staccato...

Expressive and richly harmonic, this little gem from James Curnow is a delightful musical excursion – a new way to look at this ancient song of the Christmas season. The composer's careful atten...

Refreshing harmonies are the hallmark of this exciting new expression of one of America's best-known and most inspiring themes. Reminiscent of the chorale prelude style, this treatment explores a wide...

Refreshing harmonies are the hallmark of this exciting new expression of one of America's best-known and most inspiring themes. Reminiscent of the chorale prelude style, this treatment explores a wide...

There is lots of fun to be had with this light and energetic composition. The knee-slapping rhythms and fiddle-style riffs help make it the perfect lighter moment on your concert program. In addition,...