GRADE .5
Grade: .5
Price: $35
James Curnow's clever arrangement of “Jingle Bells” masterfully keeps the range and rhythm demands at a pre-grade 1 level while assuring that all the players have fun in the preparation and performance. Every section is fully involved, and the low woodwinds and brass get a little special time all their own. Great step dynamics are the perfect opportunity to make sure your players show a significant difference at each change. That's the kind of preparation that will pay off down the road at festival time in the spring. There's also plenty to keep your fledgling percussion section busy. Cool!
GRADE 1
Grade: 1
Price: $42
The music of Gustav Holst plays such an important role in band literature and you can introduce him to young bands with this beautiful Christmas tune. The simple and captivating melody is further enhanced by soft bell tones that create an accompanying foundation to this touching carol. Sensitive and effective settings like this are not usually available for bands at this level.
Grade: 1
Price: $40
Cleverly combining Jingle Bells with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, here is an entertaining arrangement for young players reminiscent of an old-fashioned sleigh ride. It's fun, it's jolly and it brings to life the Christmas season.
Grade: 1
Price: $40
James Curnow's grade 1 holiday arrangement is an energetic exploration
of four great carols. Nice counterpoint and stylistic subtleties help
your band reach for a higher level of performance. Staccato, full value,
detached, accented, slurred; it's all here. There is SO much you can
teach your band in this arrangement! Plus, it can also be used as an
audience sing-along. Outstanding!
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Angels We Have Heard On High
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Deck The Hall
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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Sing We Now Of Christmas
GRADE 1.5
Grade: 1.5
Price: $42
This cheerful little gem is based on the carol Feliz Natal.
Skillfully arranged for the important grade 1 1/2 level (which is where
young bands really begin to break away from the most basic concepts
into much more expressive ideas), it fills a definite need in the arena
of young band holiday literature. All the instruments have engaging
parts to play, and you'll especially appreciate the manageable-but-fun
low brass and low woodwind parts.
Grade: 1.5
Price: $42
This little gem will win over your audience from the very start. What a
clever and well-crafted way to open your next winter concert! Sounding
more advanced than it plays, this very accessible arrangement is a great
choice for the winter concert. Sparkling colors and creative melodic
excursions make rehearsals as much fun as the performance. (Grade 1-1/2)
GRADE 2
Grade: 2
Price: $40
Designed for developing groups, this new holiday piece is a welcome
addition for concert programming. Based on the familiar tune “Oh How
Joyfully,” it brings a upbeat, festive flair, in a setting that remains
accessible to all groups.
GRADE 2.5
Grade: 2.5
Price: $55
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. Dur: 2:20
Grade: 2.5
Price: $54
Both of the familiar melodies for Away in a Manger are
incorporated into this beautiful arrangement that is a worthwhile
endeavor for bands at every level of ability. Younger groups can work on
shaping phrases, balancing chords, blending the ensemble and so much
more, while advanced groups have the mastery to explore their own deeply
expressive and freely conducted interpretations. And for groups “in the
middle,” it's always good to include a performance piece that doesn't
require too much “note chasing” so that the subtler aspects of the
musical art can be examined and reinforced. Tender and expressive.
GRADE 3
Grade: 3
Price: $59
James Curnow's brilliant opener is the inspiring and spirited fanfare
needed to start your next holiday concert with flair. Based on Angels We Have Heard on High,
this flourish works its way through several style and mood changes,
including themes from several other well-known carols. Dazzling!
Grade: 3
Price: $59
The sound of bells at Christmas is an innate part of the festive season.
Bells in church steeples, on street corners, in department stores and
even on Christmas trees seem to represent the joy and spirit that
prevails throughout the holidays. James Curnow's Christmas Carillion features the traditional carol Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, while portraying the excitement of the arrival of the Christ-child.
As angels sang and shepherds watched, surely bells must have rung!
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Here is a little musical sleigh ride you won't forget! Sleigh bells, a
whip crack, and the momentum of a joyous ride across the snow make this a
sure winner for your holiday concert. Christmas Troika serves
as a delightful concert opener or will slide gracefully into any spot on
your program. There are great opportunities to study staccato and
legato articulations side by side, and you'll find a load of other great
teaching opportunities included as you prepare this captivating musical
experience for your listeners.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
By interweaving fragments of several holiday favorites into a brilliant
fanfare, James Curnow has crafted this spirited, festive work. A perfect
opener for your next Christmas program.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
A jubilant way to open any holiday concert.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
The majesty and drama of this classic band piece has been carefully scored so that all parts are accessible to younger players.
GRADE 4
Grade: 4
Price: $75
his richly varied and full-sounding combination of holiday favorites has
just a touch of European flair! ing, You can't help but capture the joy
these carols bring, in an arrangement that will appeal to all. Includes
Christ Is Born (Il Est Ne); Fum, Fum, Fum; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.
Grade: 4
Price: $65
What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring
focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain,
Czechoslovakia, Poland, England and France lead us on a delightful
Christmas tour, and James Curnow's outstanding orchestration technique
ensures that all the musicians have rewarding parts to play. You'll
enjoy the melodic twists and turns as the consistent unifying tempo
charges implacably toward the exciting finale. (Grade 4)
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Fum, Fum, Fum
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
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Jesu, Jesu Baby Dear
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Noel Nouvelet
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Pat-A-Pan (Willie, Take Your Little Drum)
Grade: 4
Price: $64
A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy
this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and
prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfold in new and
unexpected ways. Thematic fragments intertwine and reinforce one
another. Heroic fanfare statements rise above the ensemble. Augmentation
juxtaposes diminution. This is a rich and remarkable new addition to
the Christmas repertoire. Don't miss it.
Grade: 4
Price: $79
Finale for a Winter Festival, a sparkling holiday closer, was composed in response to the success of Overture for a Winter Festival
and requests for a concert finale in a similar vein. This elegant work
begins with a trumpet duet fanfare that beckons the band to join.
Staging opportunities abound with optional antiphonal brass parts, and
the celebratory mood of the featured carols, “Once in Royal David's
City” and “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” make this a wonderfully
versatile work.
Grade: 4
Price: $85
The list of large-scale holiday pieces that groups can really sink their teeth into can sometimes be found lacking. In Overture to a Winter Festival
Jim Curnow borrows excerpts from some songs and carols, then develops
them into larger, more original statements - the result is a challenging
and captivating concert work that you can build your holiday program
around. Includes optional, off-stage brass quartet parts.
Grade: 4
Price: $80
Here is a superb symphonic treatment of the best-known movements from
Tchaikovsky's ballet. Not only does Jim Curnow capture the spirit of the
orchestral version, but he has transformed the work into a setting that
lets the modern concert band sound its best.
-
Arabian Dance (“Coffee”), Op. 71a
-
Chinese Dance (“Tea”), Op. 71a
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Dance Of The Reed Flutes, Op. 71a
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Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a
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March, Op. 71a
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Overture, Op. 71a
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Russian Dance (“Trepak”), Op. 71a
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Waltz Of The Flowers, Op. 71a
- Angels We Have Heard On High
- Deck The Hall
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- Sing We Now Of Christmas
GRADE 1.5
Grade: 1.5
Price: $42
This cheerful little gem is based on the carol Feliz Natal. Skillfully arranged for the important grade 1 1/2 level (which is where young bands really begin to break away from the most basic concepts into much more expressive ideas), it fills a definite need in the arena of young band holiday literature. All the instruments have engaging parts to play, and you'll especially appreciate the manageable-but-fun low brass and low woodwind parts.
Grade: 1.5
Price: $42
This little gem will win over your audience from the very start. What a clever and well-crafted way to open your next winter concert! Sounding more advanced than it plays, this very accessible arrangement is a great choice for the winter concert. Sparkling colors and creative melodic excursions make rehearsals as much fun as the performance. (Grade 1-1/2)
GRADE 2
Grade: 2
Price: $40
Designed for developing groups, this new holiday piece is a welcome addition for concert programming. Based on the familiar tune “Oh How Joyfully,” it brings a upbeat, festive flair, in a setting that remains accessible to all groups.
GRADE 2.5
Grade: 2.5
Price: $55
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. Dur: 2:20
Grade: 2.5
Price: $54
Both of the familiar melodies for Away in a Manger are incorporated into this beautiful arrangement that is a worthwhile endeavor for bands at every level of ability. Younger groups can work on shaping phrases, balancing chords, blending the ensemble and so much more, while advanced groups have the mastery to explore their own deeply expressive and freely conducted interpretations. And for groups “in the middle,” it's always good to include a performance piece that doesn't require too much “note chasing” so that the subtler aspects of the musical art can be examined and reinforced. Tender and expressive.
GRADE 3
Grade: 3
Price: $59
James Curnow's brilliant opener is the inspiring and spirited fanfare needed to start your next holiday concert with flair. Based on Angels We Have Heard on High, this flourish works its way through several style and mood changes, including themes from several other well-known carols. Dazzling!
Grade: 3
Price: $59
The sound of bells at Christmas is an innate part of the festive season.
Bells in church steeples, on street corners, in department stores and
even on Christmas trees seem to represent the joy and spirit that
prevails throughout the holidays. James Curnow's Christmas Carillion features the traditional carol Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, while portraying the excitement of the arrival of the Christ-child.
As angels sang and shepherds watched, surely bells must have rung!
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Here is a little musical sleigh ride you won't forget! Sleigh bells, a whip crack, and the momentum of a joyous ride across the snow make this a sure winner for your holiday concert. Christmas Troika serves as a delightful concert opener or will slide gracefully into any spot on your program. There are great opportunities to study staccato and legato articulations side by side, and you'll find a load of other great teaching opportunities included as you prepare this captivating musical experience for your listeners.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
By interweaving fragments of several holiday favorites into a brilliant fanfare, James Curnow has crafted this spirited, festive work. A perfect opener for your next Christmas program.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
A jubilant way to open any holiday concert.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
The majesty and drama of this classic band piece has been carefully scored so that all parts are accessible to younger players.
GRADE 4
Grade: 4
Price: $75
his richly varied and full-sounding combination of holiday favorites has just a touch of European flair! ing, You can't help but capture the joy these carols bring, in an arrangement that will appeal to all. Includes Christ Is Born (Il Est Ne); Fum, Fum, Fum; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.
Grade: 4
Price: $65
What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring
focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain,
Czechoslovakia, Poland, England and France lead us on a delightful
Christmas tour, and James Curnow's outstanding orchestration technique
ensures that all the musicians have rewarding parts to play. You'll
enjoy the melodic twists and turns as the consistent unifying tempo
charges implacably toward the exciting finale. (Grade 4)
-
Fum, Fum, Fum
-
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
-
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
-
Jesu, Jesu Baby Dear
-
Noel Nouvelet
-
Pat-A-Pan (Willie, Take Your Little Drum)
Grade: 4
Price: $64
A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy
this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and
prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfold in new and
unexpected ways. Thematic fragments intertwine and reinforce one
another. Heroic fanfare statements rise above the ensemble. Augmentation
juxtaposes diminution. This is a rich and remarkable new addition to
the Christmas repertoire. Don't miss it.
Grade: 4
Price: $79
Finale for a Winter Festival, a sparkling holiday closer, was composed in response to the success of Overture for a Winter Festival
and requests for a concert finale in a similar vein. This elegant work
begins with a trumpet duet fanfare that beckons the band to join.
Staging opportunities abound with optional antiphonal brass parts, and
the celebratory mood of the featured carols, “Once in Royal David's
City” and “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” make this a wonderfully
versatile work.
Grade: 4
Price: $85
The list of large-scale holiday pieces that groups can really sink their teeth into can sometimes be found lacking. In Overture to a Winter Festival
Jim Curnow borrows excerpts from some songs and carols, then develops
them into larger, more original statements - the result is a challenging
and captivating concert work that you can build your holiday program
around. Includes optional, off-stage brass quartet parts.
Grade: 4
Price: $80
Here is a superb symphonic treatment of the best-known movements from
Tchaikovsky's ballet. Not only does Jim Curnow capture the spirit of the
orchestral version, but he has transformed the work into a setting that
lets the modern concert band sound its best.
-
Arabian Dance (“Coffee”), Op. 71a
-
Chinese Dance (“Tea”), Op. 71a
-
Dance Of The Reed Flutes, Op. 71a
-
Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a
-
March, Op. 71a
-
Overture, Op. 71a
-
Russian Dance (“Trepak”), Op. 71a
-
Waltz Of The Flowers, Op. 71a
- Fum, Fum, Fum
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
- Jesu, Jesu Baby Dear
- Noel Nouvelet
- Pat-A-Pan (Willie, Take Your Little Drum)
Grade: 4
Price: $64
A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfold in new and unexpected ways. Thematic fragments intertwine and reinforce one another. Heroic fanfare statements rise above the ensemble. Augmentation juxtaposes diminution. This is a rich and remarkable new addition to the Christmas repertoire. Don't miss it.
Grade: 4
Price: $79
Finale for a Winter Festival, a sparkling holiday closer, was composed in response to the success of Overture for a Winter Festival and requests for a concert finale in a similar vein. This elegant work begins with a trumpet duet fanfare that beckons the band to join. Staging opportunities abound with optional antiphonal brass parts, and the celebratory mood of the featured carols, “Once in Royal David's City” and “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” make this a wonderfully versatile work.
Grade: 4
Price: $85
The list of large-scale holiday pieces that groups can really sink their teeth into can sometimes be found lacking. In Overture to a Winter Festival Jim Curnow borrows excerpts from some songs and carols, then develops them into larger, more original statements - the result is a challenging and captivating concert work that you can build your holiday program around. Includes optional, off-stage brass quartet parts.
Grade: 4
Price: $80
Here is a superb symphonic treatment of the best-known movements from
Tchaikovsky's ballet. Not only does Jim Curnow capture the spirit of the
orchestral version, but he has transformed the work into a setting that
lets the modern concert band sound its best.
-
Arabian Dance (“Coffee”), Op. 71a
-
Chinese Dance (“Tea”), Op. 71a
-
Dance Of The Reed Flutes, Op. 71a
-
Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a
-
March, Op. 71a
-
Overture, Op. 71a
-
Russian Dance (“Trepak”), Op. 71a
-
Waltz Of The Flowers, Op. 71a
- Arabian Dance (“Coffee”), Op. 71a
- Chinese Dance (“Tea”), Op. 71a
- Dance Of The Reed Flutes, Op. 71a
- Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a
- March, Op. 71a
- Overture, Op. 71a
- Russian Dance (“Trepak”), Op. 71a
- Waltz Of The Flowers, Op. 71a
