James Curnow

This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. Inspired by the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi, the suite succeeds in expressing his love for peace and his respec...

Displaying an aura of power and brilliance, this exhilarating work is a perfect concert opener and can be effectively performed with small ensembles with incomplete instrumentation. Dur: 2:00

Includes Full Performance CD Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) The perfect 'first march' for your beginning players! Featuring a percussion introduction followed by a catchy melody that...

James Curnow's Renaissance Suite for full band continues to be a popular choice for contest and festival. Here is a version carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation that features these distincti...

This well-crafted and accessible arrangement of Camille Saint-SaÙns' classic Carnival of the Animals is sure to please more than just conductors of youth wind bands. James Curnow's years of arranging...

This arrangement of Handels beautiful melody was created as an educational tool for teaching students both the legato (sustained) style and the expressive quality of playing. Though these qualities of...

One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible instrumentation and features...

Displaying an aura of power and brilliance, this exhilarating work is a perfect concert opener and can be effectively performed with small ensembles with incomplete instrumentation. Dur: 2:00

This delightful, moderately paced march (paso doble) was composed in 1925 by Spanish composer Jaime Texidor and is notable for its long-lasting popularity and musicality. James Curnow's authentic arra...

Here is the popular spiritual in a fresh treatment for Trumpet Trio, with optional rhythm section or piano accompaniment.

More Great Hymns contains hymns from around the world. They are delightfully arranged in fresh settings by some of the foremost arrangers in the instrumental field. The accompaniment CD (included in t...

Instrumental Solos for Worship for All Instruments Arranged for Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic Orchestra The inspiring sounds of 10 best-loved hymns are yours for the playing i...

Now all musicians can play along to the classics with this fantastic book and CD. Includes works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and many others.

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James Curnow's excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal as a...

Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo, there is still plenty...

Gounod's Prayer (O, Divine Redeemer!), originally a solo for Mezzo-soprano, chorus, and orchestra, comes from his oratorio La Redemption, and here is presented as a beautiful lyrical solo for Euphoniu...

Ten sacred ensemble arrangements for any combination of woodwinds, brass and strings plus optional electric bass, keyboard and drum set. Also effective with one or two players with piano (with or with...

Eighteen favourite classics for young players. Now all musicians can play along to the classics with this fantastic book and CD. Includes works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms an...

This may well be one of the finest transcriptions ever done for developing bands. Jim Curnow's carefully crafted arrangement features the six most loved movements of Moussorgsky's best-known work in s...

Dvorak/Curnow - Grade 3

Here's an excellent, playable arrangement of the symphonic tone poem made famous in the motion picture 'Fantasia. ' Fine programming for developing bands.

James Curnow skillfully brings one of Tchaikovsky's most memorable symphonic themes to the concert band stage with this new arrangement. It's always a good idea to let your band members become familia...

Introduce your students to Gustav Holst's monumental work, 'The Planets' with this beautiful majestic chorale from the movement 'Jupiter. ' James Curnow's solid scoring of this work makes it a choice...

In this unique adaptation of Prokofiev's most recognizable work, James Curnow has made the traditional narrator optional for concert performances. Impeccably scored in a playable setting. (Grade 3)