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Here’s something different that your students will thank you for! Rough Mix incorporates elements of punk, pop, and alternative rock. There are even optional parts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or without the optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangement that will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

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Series: Curnow Play-Along Book. Publisher: Curnow Music. Tons of Tunes from the Classics – Bassoon/Trombone/Euphonium B.C./T.C. Book/CD. Hallelujah Chorus. Rondo Alla Turca. for Bassoon/Trombone/Euphonium B.C./T.C. Solo.

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Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich the quality of your young band’s performance material, while also helping you to administer your library efficiently and save money. THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces, published as individual part books. These selections by James Curnow, James Hosay, Mike Hannickel, Brian Connery, Paul Curnow and Douglas Court have all proven to be very successful as teaching material, but also will keep your students interested and guarantee a happy audience! Bonus – students will have an easier time keeping track of their music.

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Rhythmic excitement and powerful melodies suffuse James Curnow’s memorable symphonic portrait titled The Buccaneers. Interesting modal diversions combine with widely varied colors and densities to make this a piece that will move your developing group to an even higher standard of musical expression. It will be a rich and rewarding musical experience for your band as well as an energizing experience for the audience.

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An excellent work for contest and festival use! Based on the ancient hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor, Acclamation is composed as a set of symphonic variations. After an opening fanfare and a statement of the theme, three large variations in different styles are developed. A final maestoso presentation of the principal theme is restated as a glorious acclamation. Dedicated to all those who offer their time and talents to making music!.

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Series: Curnow Music. Publisher: Curnow Music. These easy duets are designed to allow average to advanced players the opportunity to perform in church, school or anywhere Easter is being celebrated.

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Contents: The Monument March · Vanguard · Powhatan Rhapsody · Kawartha Legend · Kerry Dance · At the Cuzco Market · Eroica Finale · The Great Highland Pipes · Fire Dance · Clash of the Ironclads · A Day at the Fair (Parade; Haunted House; The Carousel; The Midway; Rodeo) · Hanukkah Begins Tonight · Resounding Praise! · Of Courage and Patriotism · Black Granite III · Finale from Symphony No. 3 (Saint-Saëns) · The Shepherd’s Farewell · Sing of Christmas.

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Series: Curnow Play-Along. Publisher: Curnow Music. Great Carols – Flute Book/Online Audio. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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Explore challenging new territory with Ritual Dances by Shawn E. Okpebholo (o-PEB-o-lo). This contemporary expression of the wind ensemble art is the progressive statement you’ll want to investigate with your advanced level ensemble. As Beethoven said, Art demands of us that we shall not stand still. Move forward with Ritual Dances.

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James Curnow’s uplifting new work for the mature band makes the most of thrilling momentum, masterful counterpoint, rich colors and strong melodic contours. Mr. Curnow’s commanding development of thematic ideas is exceptional. As the concepts merge in the finale section, the piece reaches the highest levels of the symphonic band art. Performance piece; player’s piece; study piece and more; it’s all here.

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