Curnow Music Press

There are few sights as breathtaking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness, through the gradual stirring of creatu...

On June 2 1953 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place following a ritual that has been used since 750 AD. Since Canterbury is the ancient religious centre of Great Britain the Archbishop of C...

This familiar French carol Il est né (He Is Born) originated in the 18th century and continues to enjoy popularity today. This setting features three contrasting variations in one continuous movement.

Over the centuries, composers have written pieces that capture the spirit and imagery of a winter sleigh ride. This jolly sleigh ride tries to capture the spirit of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas as he make...

Mit diesem Stück können Sie Ihre Musiker und auch das Publikum überraschen: Heavy Metal funktioniert auch in Blasorchesterbesetzung! Kraftvoll und energisch kommt diese überzeugende Komposition von Br...

The energetic opening bars set the bright style for this piece. Cheerful melodies and percussion interjections are the most important ingredients to set the proper atmosphere.

This concert work is based on melodies from Kenya which originate in two children's counting games. Using 'Wakarathe' from the Kikuyu tribe and 'Tangewou' from the Kipsigis tribe, this work is an exce...

Diese musikalische 'Fiesta' wird temperamentvoll mit lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen im Schlagzeugregister eröffnet, um dann im modalen Mittelteil den Musikern viel Gelegenheit zu bieten, zu zeigen, wie...

In the beautiful mountains of the Peak District nestles thesmall, quaint village of Taddington. From the openingfanfare to the lyrical middle section James Curnow'sTaddington Square portrays the beaut...

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...