Curnow Music Press

Dedicated to the brave men and women of the armed forces, the stately tempo and moderate duration of this one keep it within reach of every Grade 1 band. Interesting harmonization and lots of attentio...

Mike Hannickel, an educator and young band specialist, contributes INTERVAL BUILDERS For DEVELOPING BANDS. While groups at every level will find these important 'playable music theory lessons' excelle...

This addition to the Curnow Music Press GREAT FOUNDATIONS SERIES of pre-Grade 1 publications is accessible to young musicians who have been playing for just a few weeks. A simple, repetitive theme wit...

The final bars of CENTURIONS take Grade 1 music to new heights of excitement! Artful composition for the first year band with limited ranges and rhythms makes this one you'll use again and again. Some...

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improvi...

It's time for those sassy, brass trumpets to step to the front and make sure everyone knows they are there.

Crisp percussion and bold brass lines make this a standout for early beginners! The middle section offers interest where the brass, woodwind and percussion sections are set in 'choirs' that create a n...

This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands.

This two-movement work has an overall rich and dark quality, brought about by the modal tonal centers. The broad, flowing 'Chorale' is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with won...

This dynamic new beginning band overture has James Curnow's own intriguing harmonic signature. It's perfect for concert, festival, or even graduation. Imagine a great ceremony, including a parade, gra...

Auf in den Süden! Aber nicht etwa in warme Gefilde, sondern in den äussersten Süden, in die Antarktis, zur heiteren Pinguin-Promenade führt dieses Stück! Es hält, was der amüsante Titel verspricht: Mi...

The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band's first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, d...

The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band's first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, d...

Mit dem Thunderbolt Peak March bekommen Jugendblasorchester schon früh die Möglichkeit, einen imposanten Marsch im Konzertstil mit breit angelegten Themen zu spielen. Dieser kraftvolle Marsch in Moll...

Warum den weihnachtlichen Auftritt Ihres Jugendorchesters nicht mit einem Schuss Komik aufpeppen? The Christmas Present, in dem Mike Hannickel Fragmente aus den Weihnachtsliedern The Twelve Days of Ch...

Achtung, das Ameisenheer marschiert ein! Mit Posaunenglissandi und zahlreichen Schlagzeugeffekten, steckt die 'Ameisenfarm' von Paul Curnow voller ?berraschungen. Moderate Tonumfänge und Rhythmen sorg...

Be really ready for your Christmas concert this year. The playability of Timothy Johnson's Christmas Invitation is right on target for your Grade 1 band to perform by December. Based on Oh Come, Littl...

Dies ist die ideale Gelegenheit, Ihrem Jugendorchester einige große klassische Melodien vorzustellen. In dieser kreativen Bearbeitung sind die drei Epochen Barock, Klassik und Romantik in leicht zugän...

Ein heiteres, komödiantisches Stück, das leicht einzustudieren ist: Präsentieren Sie jemanden - gerne auch einen Nicht-Musiker - dem verdutzten Publikum als den 'Triangel-Solisten' vor. Was nun folgt,...

This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal, custodian, secretary or any other staff or community member who has a lit...

The Good King Rocks erforscht das altbekannte Weihnachtslied Good King Wenceslas auf ganz neue, nie gehörte Weisen. Die rockige Bearbeitung erlaubt sogar, einen Musiker am Drumset die optionale erste...

Dieses kraftvolle modale Eröffnungswerk für Jugendblasorchester eröffnet ein Konzert mit Energie und Lebendigkeit. Dank James Curnows geschickter Instrumentierung kann das gesamte Blasorchester mit gu...