James Curnow: Mittelschwere Noten

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...

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...

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...

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...

The composition begins with the solo tuba stating the four notes (F, Bb, G, C) on which the entire piece is based. All other themes, and much of the harmony, are built on these four notes and their pe...

Lovely and delicate, this familiar Welsh lullaby is simple yet strong in a beautifully scored setting. This familiar folksong has deservedly stood the test of time, and will deeply move your audience...

James Curnow's Dublin Sketches features a rich blend of textures and moods and represents a distinctive work in the repertoire for mature bands. Composed as a theme and set of three variations, the fi...

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 Marc-Antoine Charpentier's (1634-1704) Te Deum, Fanfare and Flourishes for a Festive Occasion was originally commissioned for the 1991 European Brass Band Championships held in Rotterdam, Hol...

Based on the hymn Come, Thou Almighty King

Prelude to a Celebration is a fantastic way to open any concert in the tradition of great symphonic openers. The work starts with a triumphant, majestic fanfare from the trumpet section that provides...