James Curnow

Commissioned by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, this major work by James Curnow honors the memory and legacy of renowned conductor and educator Harry Begian. In consideration of Dr...

A powerful work for the symphonic band, Ode to the Spirit of Man is based on thematic material taken from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and developed into a fantasy of kaleidoscopi...

Composed in a 'pass in review' format, Roman Juggernaut describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine th...

Composed in a 'pass in review' format, Roman Juggernaut describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine th...

Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U. S. Highway 41) provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pay...

Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U. S. Highway 41) provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pay...

Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U. S. Highway 41) provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pay...

Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U. S. Highway 41) provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pay...

The word nexus is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus, for solo trumpet and band, includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins, to whom the wo...

Commissioned for the University of Akron Symphonic Band, this dynamic work celebrates 100 years of music composed for the Olympic Games. Based on three primary themes, the first is a brilliant fanfare...

Commissioned for the University of Akron Symphonic Band, this dynamic work celebrates 100 years of music composed for the Olympic Games. Based on three primary themes, the first is a brilliant fanfare...

Based on the traditional American shaped-note melody The Promised Land (first published in the 1800's), Beyond the Stars captures the spirit of the early American church musicians who voiced their ent...

Based on the traditional American shaped-note melody The Promised Land (first published in the 1800's), Beyond the Stars captures the spirit of the early American church musicians who voiced their ent...

This impressive work for mature band is based on an inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping woodwind lines reflect the young man's love...

James Curnow's 'Festivity' is a perfect piece for a special occasion. Written for the Twentieth Anniversary of The Worlds Fun Festivals of Music in Kansas City, it sparkles with energy and drive. The...

This monumental suite is one of the most impressive transcriptions ever published. Every note comes from the original Dvorak work, including the transitions from one dance to the next. Written for Dr....

We're pleased to release this vigorous and venturesome new piece from our foremost composer of mature wind band literature. After a brilliant fanfare opening, the main theme is woven through variation...

Here is a superb symphonic treatment of the best-known movements from Tchaikovsky's ballet. Not only does Jim Curnow capture the spirit of the orchestral version, but he has transformed the work into...

With its dramaitc opening and careful scoring, Jim Curnow's striking overture is destined to become standard literature for younger bands everywhere. Full of intriguing effects, it makes especially ef...

With its dramaitc opening and careful scoring, Jim Curnow's striking overture is destined to become standard literature for younger bands everywhere. Full of intriguing effects, it makes especially ef...

From James Curnow's acclaimed series of orchestral masterwork editions for young band. Includes four of the best known movements: The Sea and Sinbad's Ships, The Story Of The Kalendar Prince, The Youn...

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

In recent years the saxophone has emerged as one of the most popular instruments in bands. James Curnow has come up with a clever way to feature your budding artists with this delightful rag, based on...

Not only is this work a fine piece of original writing, but it also fits the need for a patriotic program number. James Curnow has intertwined his own thematic material with fragments of 'America The...