Curnow Music Press

Carefully graded solos from very easy up to early intermediate levels with a professionally recorded demonstration/accompaniment CD. Features original compositions by many of today's finest composers...

There are two things that beginners really want to do: play songs they recognize and play the TUNE. In Tons of Tunes for the Beginner, many of the easiest of familiar songs are gathered together so th...

This book introduces young musicians to the great composers of music. Carefully arranged, these pieces help develop a personal connection with some of the greatest music ever written. The accompanimen...

Celtic Folk Songs for All Ages is a delightful collection of rich tunes and ballads specifically distinctive to the cultures of Scotland, Newfoundland, Ireland, and England. The accompaniment CD (incl...

This piece, though based on rather simple rhythmic and melodic fragments, is a majestic fanfare designed to herald the year 2000. It features contrasting flourishes by woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Dieses Werk hat den energischen Charakter eines Eröffnungswerkes. Der amerikanische Komponist James Curnow liess sich von der Landschaft in der Umgebung seines Wohnhauses im US-Staat Kentucky inspirie...

New Horizons was written to commemorate the opening of the Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The school operates under the philosophy 'Quality education today - for tomorrow' and i...

Black Granite is dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam, and whose names are forever engraved on the solemn black granite stone wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. T...

This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong, flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individua...

Ein entzückendes Medley klassischer Stücke, die bekannte moderne Hollywoodfilme heraufbeschwören. Umrahmt von zeitgenössischen Eröffnungs- und Schlusspassagen ist dies ein wunderbares und dabei leicht...

The well-known folksong Meadowlands is the basis for this spectacular Russian fantasy. The cantabile opening is particularly nice for the woodwinds, and all the parts are quite playable for bands at t...

This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands.

This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone) the classic overture style piece...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

This is your chance to program something intriguing, exciting and unique. The ancient meets the modern in James L. Hosay's distinctive new modal fantasy for Young Band. The mysterious chant-like openi...

A powerful modal opening brings your concert to life with this new and different opener for young band. Make a statement that will be remembered. Carefully scored to help your young band sound good, t...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...

National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with each of h...

Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected...

Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected...