Grade: 1
Price: $42
Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and hand-clapping as well as accessibly enjoyable instrumental parts. Good, easy band arrangements of authentic African melodies are somewhat rare considering the immense wealth of styles of music that infuse the continent. This new piece is sure to become standard literature for young bands. Perfect for multicultural events.
Grade: 1
Price: $45
Here is a high-energy piece that gives your young percussionists a chance to shine. James Curnow employs a wide range of percussion instruments and effects in this entertaining and rollicking tour de force! Dur: 1:45
Grade: 1
Price: $42
This two-movement work, with its modal tonal centers, has an overall rich and dark quality. The broad, flowing “Chorale” is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The “Caprice” creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel.
Grade: 1
Price: $45
Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo, there is still plenty of contrast in dynamics and scoring, plus fun effects. Dur: 2:20
Grade: 1
Price: $45
From Rimsky-Korsakov's opera Snow Maiden, “Dance of the Tumblers” is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contains a wealth of music, and with its light-hearted spirit, is a perfect teaching tool for young players. Dur: 1:35
Grade: 1
Price: $45
With its Latin title translated as “onward and upward” this brief yet energetic overture for second-year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1841 poem of the same name. The energetic pulse and powerful melodies will engage the imagination of your young players. Dur: 2:20
Grade: 1
Price: $39
Fiery sounds of the Spanish fandango for young bands! Mysterious modal harmonies and stirring percussion transport us to El Dorado, the mythical kingdom of gold. Intense and rhythmic, your band will be happy to dig in and refine their performance skills as they uncover the hoard of musical enrichment that James Curnow has carefully included in the arrangement. Relentless energy ensures that this will captivate and invigorate your audience.
Grade: 1
Price: $40
It has been difficult to find mature sounding arrangements of patriotic music for the Grade 1 band. The stately tempo and carefully controlled ranges and rhythms in this one makes James Curnow's skillful interpretation of The Battle Hymn of the Republic accessible to young bands while sounding sophisticated enough for groups that normally play more difficult music. Freedom's Song belongs in every music library. (Grade 1)
Grade: 1
Price: $40
Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings – sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for the bear's “growl” represented in the bass drum! Dur: 2:00
Grade: 1
Price: $42
An exciting concert opener to thrill audience and musicians alike.
The energetic opening and robust theme make a strong statement as you
kick off your young band concert.
An exciting concert opener to thrill audience and musicians alike. The energetic opening and robust theme make a strong statement as you kick off your young band concert.
Grade: 1
Price: $40
Here is a solid, yet contemporary-sounding march for first year players. This powerful piece is carefully scored with interesting parts for all players. Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1)
Flex Band
Grade: 1
Price: $40
