Bob Curnow

This piece is a feature for solo flugelhorn (written for Fred Berry). It is a slow, pensive, lovely melody, set in an almost polytonal manner. Lots of lush sounds reminescent of Ellington and Kenton,...

A great Trombone Section feature in the mold of the very popular Writer's Cramp. Solo space for any or all trombonists or any of the other performers. (8 brass w/opt. 10) Full Score

Bob Curnow has arranged one of Shorty Rogers' hippest tunes. The melody is stated by Alto and Trumpet, and the whole chart has that wonderful 'West Coast' Feel to it. There is a neat section which fea...

A re-scoring of a Kenton original (richer harmony, better key). Soft flugel opening building to a tremendous climax. Can be programmed at any community or school event. JUST RECORDED BY THE WONDERFUL...

A high-energy, quick-paced jazz piece featuring a trio of trumpet, alto and tenor with optional solos on each part. A contrasting Brass Chorale section adds a great dimension to this piece and beautif...

In celebration of Sierra Music Publications' 45th anniversary, Bob Curnow has created a memorable new chart: The Eighth Miracle! Based on a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this extensive work (in the...

As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this is a lovely, easy-flowing piece that moves from a ballad (lullaby) to a waltz (featuring trombone and alto saxophone) and...

Bob has created an absolutely thrilling 12 minute work, inspired by his Celtic roots (Towednack is a small area in Cornwall, England). The Celtic influence is heard in the triple-meter settings and th...

A brand-new extended blues, commissioned by the Pennsylvania IAJE state unit for their All-State Jazz Ensemble (which Bob conducted). It features a 4-horn front line of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombo...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody and a style similar to the West Coast Jazz approach to things. Line for Lyons cam...

Curnow has created two easy-to-play charts on commission from the University of Portland. This chart features a melody reminiscent of the Lester Leaps In tune, but has very reasonable ranges and rhyth...

This piece is patterned after Stan Kenton's Dynaflow, but it is written in such a way that it is quite easy to play. There is room for alto sax, piano and bass solos. Big sounds without killing chops!...

There have been SO many requests for the ORIGINAL arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, that Curnow has made it available for the first time. Here is the national anthem, as recorded b...

Latin spice, hot sounds, and a happy, cookin' tune that sails along. Everyone gets in on the action. There is solo space for alto sax and trumpet. The mini-fugue in the middle launches yet another roa...

Bob Curnow has taken the brilliant arrangements done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra by Ralph Charmichael and created a medley of fresh, modern versions containing Angels We Have Heard on High, The Holl...

Rich DeRosa once again provides us with his clever take on one of the most popular Christmas carols, 'Joy to the World'. As arranged for the WDR Big Band, DeRosa sets this traditional tune in a zydeco...

As arranged for the WDR Big Band, Rich DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Hark, the 'Herald Angels Sing' is a light, happy, easy-swinging chart that is playable by almost any band...

Ein Duettbuch mit international bekannten Weihnachtsliedern für zwei Bläser.

With a nod to the wonderful David Maddux arrangement written for First Call, Bob has created a gorgeous version for big band. Every jazz band needs Christmas charts to perform. This one is beautiful i...

This magnificent scoring of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band,...

This magnificent scoring of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band,...

Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble. This arrangement moves through many variations of this most lovely of melodies. The music is somewhat legit in...

Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble. This arrangement moves through many variations of this most lovely of melodies. The music is somewhat legit in...

Ein Duettbuch mit international bekannten Weihnachtsliedern für zwei Bläser.