Stringpack-FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune ?St. Anne ? which was used by G.F.Handel in the Chandos anthem ?O Praise the Lord ? and by J.S.Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat ?The St. Anne Fugue.? James Curnow?s FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn which speaks of our country?s reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!

James Curnow brings us a new programmatic workªthats fresh and appealing to string orchestras. In several contrastingªstylesªand tempi it gives a dark bold sense of drama and offers several playingªtechniques that will resonatewith your stringstudents. The optionalªpercussion adds great effects to heighten the musical intensity.

Long known for his effective writing for school groups James Curnow's newest opus features strong diatonic lines rhythmic backgrounds and interesting parts for all players in a one-tempo setting.

James Curnow's setting of this traditional Czech carol is gentle moving lullabye well-known throughout Europe and makes an ideal holiday performance choice for strings.

In the style of a lively hoedown here is anªentertaining fast-paced number thats fun to perform and will sound greatªwithªstring ensembles. There is plenty of built in contrasts and easy fiddle stylingªto give it a trueAmericana feel. A perfectchange of pace!

In a moderate tempo this learning piece is perfect for introducing common rhythms in 3/4 meter.

based on Follow the Drinking Gourd-Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition marked The yearning to be free Anticipation Reflection and Celebration.