James Curnow

Curnow - Grades 5-6

This woek is inspired by three significant points in the life of this legendary American hero. James Curnow's musical craftsmanship is once again evident in this impressive piece for intermediate band...

Based on Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales, ' this work in three short movements depicts 'The Knight's Tale', 'The Franklin's Tale, ' and 'The Miller's Tale. ' Contemporary, yet within a very understandable...

Intriguing modes, authentic rhythms and vivid orchestrational contrasts are hallmarks of James Curnow's masterfully-crafted Appalachian Dances. The enchanting authentic Appalachian fiddle melodies ar...

Here is a little musical sleigh ride you won't forget! Sleigh bells, a whip crack, and the momentum of a joyous ride across the snow make this a sure winner for your holiday concert. 'Christmas Troika...

Dieses neue Werk besticht durch die kreativen Kompositionstechniken von James Curnow. Da es diverse Stile und Stimmungen durchläuft und viele spannende und ausdruckvolle Momente für verschiedene Instr...

Dieses neue Werk besticht durch die kreativen Kompositionstechniken von James Curnow. Da es diverse Stile und Stimmungen durchläuft und viele spannende und ausdruckvolle Momente für verschiedene Instr...

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...

This comely grouping of Welsh folk songs is perfect as the lighter selection in your concert. The expressive and accessible arrangement skillfully crafted for the Grade 3 group is full of teachable mo...

This comely grouping of Welsh folk songs is perfect as the lighter selection in your concert. The expressive and accessible arrangement skillfully crafted for the Grade 3 group is full of teachable mo...

What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain, Czechoslovakia, Poland, England and France lead us on a delightful Chri...

James Curnow's uplifting new work for the mature band makes the most of thrilling momentum, masterful counterpoint, rich colors and strong melodic contours. Mr. Curnow's commanding development of them...

James Curnow's uplifting new work for the mature band makes the most of thrilling momentum, masterful counterpoint, rich colors and strong melodic contours. Mr. Curnow's commanding development of them...

James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City, Iowa upon the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This wil...

James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City, Iowa upon the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This wil...

Commissioned for the University of Massachusetts Lowell New England Youth Wind Ensemble, this significant composition by James Curnow is a pure delight. Interesting percussion and a wide range of expe...

Commissioned for the University of Massachusetts Lowell New England Youth Wind Ensemble, this significant composition by James Curnow is a pure delight. Interesting percussion and a wide range of expe...

Here we find the sound of late Renaissance Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria artistically captured for the concert band. The arranger masterfully articulates de Victoria's subtle and expressive...

Here we find the sound of late Renaissance Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria artistically captured for the concert band. The arranger masterfully articulates de Victoria's subtle and expressive...

From the popular suite comes this authentic transcription by James Curnow. In preserving the integrity of Holst's orchestral score, this new edition for band is a significant addition to today's liter...

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...

Although considered to be a small work in Shostakovich's catalog, The Fire of Eternal Glory was one of his best known works in the USSR. A recording of the piece, originally written for the war memori...

Franz Schubert (1797-1828), great Austrian composer, 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)...