Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0048-95-010

Composed by Stephen Bulla. Esprit Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1995. Curnow Music #CMP 0048-95-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0048-95-010).

Along a corridor of the northeastern USA lie the sprawling Appalachian Mountains. Their colourful folklore is the subject of the composer's impression in this piece. The themes make playful references to characteristic folk and square dance melodies. Be sure to listen for the 'fiddler' tuning up.

In het oosten van de Verenigde Staten ligt het gebergte de Appalachen. De thema’s in Appalachia zijn gebaseerd op karakteristieke volks- en dansmelodieën uit dit gebied. Dit opgewekte werk zorgt voor veel speelplezier.

Im Nordosten der Vereinigten Staaten liegt das Appalachen-Gebirge. Die Themen in Appalachia basieren auf charakteristischen Volks- und Tanzmelodien aus dieser Gegend. Das Werk sorgt mit seinem Schwung bestimmt für viel Spielvergnügen!

l’est des États-Unis s’élève le massif des Appalaches qui s’étire sur deux mille kilomètres de la frontière canadienne l’Alabama. Appalachia est une visite aux sources des traditions musicales des Appalaches rurales, berceau du bluegrass, de la country et du square dance.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: HL.44010910

Grade 1 - Score Only. Composed by Mike Hannickel. Curnow Music Concert Band. Christmas, Contest, Festival. 16 pages. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44010910).

UPC: 884088585419. 9x12 inches.

These lovely settings of three Polish Christmas carols include good opportunities for teaching style and musicality as you prepare for your winter performance. While ?Three Polish Carols? is meant to be performed as a complete suite, directors have the additional security of knowing they can present any of the three pieces as stand alone arrangements if necessary.

Concert Band - easy

SKU: BT.CMP-0700-03-140

Composed by Mike Hannickel. Essentials of Musicianship Series. Educational Tool. Score Only. Composed 2003. 64 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0700-03-140. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0700-03-140).

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 improving. Each component of theESSENTIALS OF MUSICIANSHIP series is designed to focus on a specific area of musical performance. By using these materials during the warm-up period, the conductor can mazimize this time, and focus on specific areas that areimportant to the performance of the music being prepared. This product is sold as a standard concert band set (score and parts).

Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.CMP-0135-97-120

Composed by James Curnow. Prestige Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 1997. Curnow Music #CMP 0135-97-120. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0135-97-120).

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.CMP-0737-03-140

Composed by Hector Berlioz. Arranged by James Curnow. The Splendor of Christmas. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2003. 32 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0737-03-140. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0737-03-140).

Everyone knows Berlioz' famous Symphony Fantastique, and now here's an opportunity for your band to explore another gem from this important composer. The sheer simplicity of this lovely music and pastoral feel will make awonderful change of pace in your holiday program. It's a gentler side of Berlioz' music that is well worth getting to know. Grade 3.0 4:00.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0617-02-140

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Douglas Court. Sinfonia Series. Score Only. Composed 2002. 20 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0617-02-140. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0617-02-140).

Mendelssohn is known for the beauty of his melodic themes, and this one from the Italian Symphony certainly fits that category. Doug Court's considerable experience with directing young bands are obvious in this transcription thatis as playable as it is authentic-sounding. Mendelssohn for band!

Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0007-94-130

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by William Gordon. Young Band. Score Only. Composed 1994. Curnow Music #CMP 0007-94-130. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0007-94-130).

Austrian composer and organist Franz Xaver Gruber composed the original version of this Christmas work in 1818. It is probably one of the most famous of all Christmas carols and should not be missed from any Christmas concert. American composer William Gordon has produced this arrangement for brass band.

Das originale Weihnachtslied wurde vom österreichischen Komponisten und Organisten Franz Xaver Gruber am 24. Dezember 1818 im Auftrag des Priesters der Sankt- Nikolaus-Kirche von Oberndorf komponiert. Der Priester selbst verfasste den Text für dieses romantische Lied, das geprägt ist von der österreichischen Volksmusik und der italienischen pastoralen Musik. Stille Nacht ist das wohl bekannteste und am weitesten verbreitete Weihnachtslied überhaupt und darf bei keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen. Der amerikanische Komponist William Gordon richtete dieses Arrangement für Brass Band ein.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.CMP-0071-96-010

Composed by James Hosay. Concert Band. Original Light Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1996. Curnow Music #CMP 0071-96-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0071-96-010).

At the end of the Sixties and the beginning of the Seventies, slowly but surely, a new exciting music style arose in pop music. Pop groups enlarged the musical spectrum by combining jazz harmonies with rock ’n’ roll rhythms. These experiments are now known as ‘fusion’. Fusion Factory combines elements of early fusion with modern fusion sounds. Listen to the excellent result!

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: HL.44010896

Grade 2.5 - Score Only. Composed by James Curnow. Curnow Music Concert Band. Christmas, Contest, Festival, Holiday. 16 pages. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44010896).

UPC: 884088585266. 9x12 inches.

Expressive and richly harmonic, this little gem from James Curnow is a delightful musical excursion ? a new way to look at this ancient song of the Christmas season. The composer's careful attention to articulations, phrasing and dynamics also makes his unique treatment of the ?Coventry Carol? a powerful educational vehicle. Duration: 2:20.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0624-02-010

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James Hosay. The Splendor of Christmas. Hymns & Chorals. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Curnow Music #CMP 0624-02-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0624-02-010).

Two timeless Christmas favorites by J.S.Bach are gloriously arranged for the Concert Band and ready for your interpretation. BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS, HEAVENLY LIGHT and JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING comprise the two contrasting movements (a Chorale and a Ballad). You know how valuable chorale style playing can be for the band’s tone quality, breath support, intonation, and phrasing. With thorough cueing throughout the arrangement, TWO BACH CHRISTMAS CLASSICS will work beautifully even if your group has instrumentation problems. Christmas music does not ordinarily leap to mind as a choice for spring festival use, but you may wish to consider it in this case. Great music isgreat music any time of the year! Magnificent!

Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0626-02-120

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James Curnow. Sinfonia Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2002. Curnow Music #CMP 0626-02-120. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0626-02-120).

De titel van Händels bekende Largo is een Italiaanse muziekterm die het laagst mogelijke tempo aanduidt. Meer in het algemeen vraagt de term ook een brede stijl van spelen, in een plechtige beweging. James Curnow schreef ditarrangement als educatief materiaal om jonge orkestleden zowel legato(vloeiende) stijl als de expressie tijdens het spelen bij te brengen. De mooie melodie wordt veel gespeeld tijdens bruiloften en kerkelijke feesten en aangeleenheden.

Die Melodie des 1720 zum ersten Mal für Cembalo erschienenen Largo erklingt oft zu Hochzeiten und ähnlichen festlichen Anlässen. James Curnows Arrangement des Largo ist nicht allzu schwer. Das Stück eignet sich damit gut, auch unerfahrene Orchester in das langsame, getragene Spiel einzuführen, das diese wunderschöne Melodie verlangt.

En 1738, Haendel compose lâ??opéra-comique Serse qui relate les diverses escapades amoureuses de Xerxès - représentation purement imaginaire du roi de Perse. Il intègre dans cette Å?uvre, lâ??aria Ombra mai fú, reprise dans diverses versions instrumentales sous le titre de Largo dâ??Haendel. Lâ??arrangement de James Curnow est idéal pour mettre en valeur les caractéristiques sonores de chaque famille dâ??instrument, développer lâ??expressivité et le jeu legato.