James Curnow

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...

Aus Antonin Dvoraks umfangreichem und exzellentem Gesamtwerk kennen jüngere Musiker oft, wenn überhaupt, nur ein einziges Thema aus einer seiner Sinfonien. Doch es war die erste Reihe seiner Slawische...

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...

This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst's ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich, lyrical...

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)

The Suite for Variety Orchestra, No. 1 (1956) is a work by Dmitri Shostakovich in eight movements that draw from the composer's earlier themes. The first of these movements is the delightful 'March' o...

Introduce important orchestral literature to your younger band with this masterful arrangement by James Curnow. This four movement arrangement contains the familiar Morning Mood and In The Hall Of The...

Perfect for your young band's first festival, Haydn's GYPSY RONDO, skillfully arranged by James Curnow, lets you explore the classic style. Playing classical music is a great way to encourage control...

Energy for DAYS! As a frenetic encore piece or a joyous sparkler for any place on the program that needs real pep, FOLK DANCES is a great choice! The fascinating shifting harmonies of 20th century mus...

It has been said, and wisely so, that if you wish to find TRULY dramatic music, look to opera. This is an essentially complete transcription of Act IV of Umberto Giordano's tragic opera ANDREA CHENIER...

Paul Curnow's setting of Grieg's famous work, written specifically for young musicians, allows them to enjoy one of the most enduring pieces of orchestral literature! Dynamics, tempo control, the famo...

Due to careful cueing and skillful arranging, your band can play the Finale from the renowned 'Organ Symphony' even if you don't have a pipe organ or an organist available. The big, powerful sound of...

Here is an opportunity to expose your band to the delightful, graceful music of Edvard Grieg. This elegant arrangement of his famous piano tune offers a wide array of learning possibilities with regar...

Tchaikovsky's excursion into music for young people carries the indelible stamp of masterful composition. James Curnow has carefully maintained the intent of this work while making it accessible to th...

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...

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...

18 Favorite Classics for young players, arranged by James Curnow. This edition is for Descant Recorder and includes a Play along CD of backing and demonstration tracks.

Edvard Grieg is probably the best known of all Norwegian composers. He was one of the most important figures during the nationalistic romantic period and his music always contained the essence of this...

18 Favorite Classics for young players, arranged by James Curnow. This edition is for Clarinet and includes a Play along CD of backing and demonstration tracks.

Easy to intermediate arrangements of classics by Brahms, Dvorak, Grieg, Haydn, Humperdinck, Liszt, Offenbach, Rossini, Schubert, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and more. Each instrumental folio also includes a...

Now available in a full arrangement for younger players, here is Grieg's famous movement with the familiar accelerando and the big applause-seeking ending. A well-known classic that will please most a...

Now available in a full arrangement for younger players, here is Grieg's famous movement with the familiar accelerando and the big applause-seeking ending. A well-known classic that will please most a...

Based on the spiritual Little David, Play Your Harp, James Curnow combines an American orchestral style with contemporary harmonies and orchestration to craft an impressive movement for strings. Simpl...

Based on the spiritual Little David, Play Your Harp, James Curnow combines an American orchestral style with contemporary harmonies and orchestration to craft an impressive movement for strings. Simpl...