James Curnow

Easy to intermediate arrangements of classics by Brahms, Dvorak, Grieg, Haydn, Humperdinck, Liszt, Offenbach, Rossini, Schubert, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and more.

The great Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was a supreme melodist and master of lieder. This transcription is based on his 'Sanctus' (Holy, Holy, Holy) from his German Mass in F. (ca. 1815...

Designed as an opener or finale for a concert or special occasion, Fanfare Prelude on 'Lobe den Herren' is based on Johann Cruger's majestic hymn tune which firs appeared in the Stralsung Gesangbuch i...

From Schubert's familiar Deutsche Messe, this song has been adapted for beginning string players in a solid ensemble setting.

From Schubert's familiar Deutsche Messe, this song has been adapted for beginning string players in a solid ensemble setting.

From Schubert's familiar Deutsche Messe, this song has been adapted for beginning string players in a solid ensemble setting.

With a style that is uniquely their own, Mexico and other Latin-American countries have a rich heritage of folk music. This collection of 8 folk songs is arranged for the grade 2 to 3 soloist. Enjoy p...

An ideal first play-along book of classical pieces suitable for players who have only been playing for a few weeks. There are 18 classic melodies many of which will be instantly recognized even by beg...

From Rimsky-Korsakov's opera Snow Maiden, 'Dance of the Tumblers' is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contai...

From Rimsky-Korsakov's opera Snow Maiden, 'Dance of the Tumblers' is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contai...

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...

Franz Joseph Haydn's famous melody from the second movement of the Emperor Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently...

Franz Joseph Haydn's famous melody from the second movement of the Emperor Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently...

Franz Joseph Haydn's famous melody from the second movement of the Emperor Quartet (String Quartet, Op. 76) was the basis for the national anthem of Austria for more than a century, and is frequently...

Written in a sophisticated and dynamic style, this work from James Curnow is more impressive sounding than the easy grade level would indicate. Opening with a rhythmic and intense toccata, this theme...

Written in a sophisticated and dynamic style, this work from James Curnow is more impressive sounding than the easy grade level would indicate. Opening with a rhythmic and intense toccata, this theme...

From Holst's monumental work, 'The Planets' comes this arrangement of one of the most popular movements. James Curnow has preserved the form and integrity of the original, yet made it accessible to mo...

Celebration was written for and dedicated to a promising young musician and leader whose life was needlessly taken by a drunk driver. To capture the spririt of this fine young person, Curnow uses exce...

Here's a superb way to introduce your band to the joys of early instrumental music. Jim Curnow's well-conceived transcription is based on three 16th Century dances by Susato: I. Las Mourisque (Basse D...

Here's a superb way to introduce your band to the joys of early instrumental music. Jim Curnow's well-conceived transcription is based on three 16th Century dances by Susato: I. Las Mourisque (Basse D...

Curnow - Grade 3

This could possibly be Alfred Reed's most played work for band and is considered one of the giants of standard band literature. James Curnow's fine transcription for young band puts this important pie...

Über diese gut gemachte und leicht zugängliche Bearbeitung des Klassikers Karneval der Tiere von Camille Saint-SaÙns werden sich sicherlich nicht nur Dirigenten von Jugendblasorchestern freuen. James...