Grade: 3
Price: $69
National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized
the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert
band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with history's major
composers – what an exciting and productive way to introduce Brahms to
your concert band! In this arrangement the thematic material is
presented in its original order. Limiting the development somewhat makes
this memorable Brahms work accessible to the Grade 3 band. This also
provides a great opportunity for cross-curricular work. A classic!
Grade: 3
Price: $64
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!
Grade: 3
Price: $65
Based on Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales,' this work in three short
movements depicts 'The Knight's Tale', 'The Franklin's Tale,' and 'The
Miller's Tale.' Contemporary, yet within a very understandable
framework, this is substantive programming at a very reasonable level of
diificulty.
Grade: 3
Price: $64
This impressive work abounds with spirit and enthusiasm designed to
elevate the body, mind, and spirit of all who hear it! At times
intimate, at others exuberant, this piece has all the makings of a
strong selection for any occasion.
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Rich modern harmonies and exquisite rhythmic counterpoint make this
Grade 3 gem a rich and rewarding project for your ensemble. A wonderful
and exciting performance piece, it also provides countless opportunities
to teach about intervals, inversions, and much more. A nice batterie of
percussion instruments adds lots of color and energy, and contrasts in
density and dynamics ensure that Dimensions of Seven will keep the audience fully engaged from the first beat to the last.
Flex Band
Grade: 3
Price: $55
Displaying an aura of power and brilliance, this exhilarating work is a
perfect concert opener and can be effectively performed with small
ensembles with incomplete instrumentation. Dur: 2:00
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow skillfully brings one of Tchaikovsky's most memorable
symphonic themes to the concert band stage with this new arrangement.
It's always a good idea to let your band members become familiar with
great orchestra themes. Whether used as a concert centerpiece or an
exciting finale you'll want to have this mainstay of Romantic era music
in your library. Dur: 4:45
Grade: 3
Price: $85
Here is one of the most popular works of Russian master composer Dmitri
Shostakovich skillfully adapted by James Curnow. Filled with humor and
vitality, this single-movement work is an engaging and worthy entry in
the repertoire for younger bands. Dur: 4:35 (Grade 3-1/2)
Grade: 3
Price: $65
Grand and expansive in sound, this major work for Grade 3 band will be
an excellent centerpiece for your maturing band's next performance. The
orchestration abounds with wonderful contrasts, letting you show the
many colors your band can produce. Appropriate areas of rest for each
section allow you to program this work anywhere on your concert without
fear of overtiring the players. (Grade 3)
Grade: 3
Price: $69
You'll appreciate the creative and sensitive compositional technique in James Curnow's engaging new work Genesis.
The piece gives your grade 3 band the chance to shine in many ways as
it progresses through many styles and moods. Exciting and expressive
moments for every section display the versatility of your band to
excellent advantage. Masterful orchestration and several nice solo
passages add to the depth and breadth of the music, making this possibly
the nicest new work to be published this year. The more you study it,
the more you find to like.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
Commissioned by the Sun City (AZ) Concert Band, In the Valley of the Sun
is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking
and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically
depicts the beauty of the Arizona desert with a flowing, yet angular
melody. In the third section, the Western flavor returns to draw the
work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:50
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Based on the “shaped note” melody “Saints Bound for Heaven,” Jubilee
by James Curnow captures a feeling of joyful celebration through a
series of unique and skillfully adapted variations. The opening strains
are actually fragments of the first variation and occur before the main
tune is introduced by low brass and woodwinds. The second variation
features a euphonium solo and builds to a glorious climax with the full
ensemble. The final variation is joyful and filled with energy, using
flourishes in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass for a grand
conclusion to this marvelous work. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:30
Grade: 3
Price: $75
This work was inspired by the legendary American patriot and hero of the Revolutionary War. Movements include: Intrada, Intermezzo and The Rangers. James Curnow's musical craftsmanship is once again evident in this impressive piece for intermediate bands. Dur: 5:50
Grade: 3
Price: $70
Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U.S. Highway 41)
provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and
Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pays
tribute to the Suncoast Concert Band of Sarasota (along the trail) and
its director emeritus, Leo Laier. The opening fanfare sets the mood and
leads to the energetic first theme. Subsequently a Latin influence is
introduced along with an expressive middle theme before returning to the
energetic flavor of the opening strains. A dynamic and varied overture
for winds. Dur: 6:15
Grade: 3
Price: $70
In this unique adaptation of Prokofiev's most recognizable work, James
Curnow has made the traditional narrator optional for concert
performances. Impeccably scored in a playable setting. (Grade 3)
Grade: 3
Price: $70
James Curnow's adaptations of classic works for younger groups have
become standard literature for many directors who seek the highest
quality works for their younger groups. This edition of Respighi's
famous finale to the Pines Of Rome is a real gem, putting the original's
power and majesty within the reach of most bands.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow's Renaissance Suite for full band continues to be a
popular choice for contest and festival. Here is a version carefully
adapted for flexible instrumentation that features these distinctive
16th-century dances by Susato. I. Las Mourisque (Basse Danse), II. Mille regretz (Pavane), and III. La bataille (Pavane). Dur: 6:30
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Commissioned by and dedicated to the 15th annual Festival of Bands
for the following southern Indiana high school bands: Barr-Reeve,
Loogootee, Mitchell, North Knox, Shoals and South Knox.
Certain
to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature, this great new
composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending
with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic,
harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the
enduring spirit of today's youth in music. The joyous scherzo energized
with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many
moods and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a
landmark of literature for this level. Plan your next concert around
this great new piece!
Take wing!
Grade: 3
Price: $75
First published in 1950, Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances
has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands.
This edition is designed for younger players and features three of the
original five movements: Western One-Step, Wallflower Rag and Cake Walk.
Carefully adapted by James Curnow, these settings offer an important
historical perspective for students, as well as enjoyable music for
contest or casual concerts. Dur: 6:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute
to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City, Iowa upon the
tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This will be the
landmark piece of the year for your solid grade 3 band. A bold fanfare
opening soon warms with the stately clarinets. Subtle reflection on the
fanfare statement permeates the development of the piece, keeping the
city's heroism and self-sacrifice in mind as the piece traverses its
many moods. James Curnow's skillful orchestration allows the director
endless opportunities to take the band's level of performance to higher
levels.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
This nicely paced and skillfully orchestrated suite characterizes the
three main categories of ancient English folk dances. The opening Sword
Dance is lively in nature and contrasts with the WaltzSong style of the
second movement. The concluding movement is a Morris Dance, typified by a
rustic nature and dancers with pads of bells to accentuate the rhythm.
The result is an elegant work for band with vibrance and energy. Dur:
4:30
Grade: 3
Price: $60
This comely grouping of Welsh folk songs is perfect as the lighter
selection in your concert. The expressive and accessible arrangement
skillfully crafted for the Grade 3 group is full of “teachable moments”
for the musicians. The music of Wales is legendary for its beauty and
expressive nature, so even bands that normally play technically more
difficult music should take a look. (Grade 3)
National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with history's major composers – what an exciting and productive way to introduce Brahms to your concert band! In this arrangement the thematic material is presented in its original order. Limiting the development somewhat makes this memorable Brahms work accessible to the Grade 3 band. This also provides a great opportunity for cross-curricular work. A classic!
Grade: 3
Price: $64
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!
Grade: 3
Price: $65
Based on Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales,' this work in three short movements depicts 'The Knight's Tale', 'The Franklin's Tale,' and 'The Miller's Tale.' Contemporary, yet within a very understandable framework, this is substantive programming at a very reasonable level of diificulty.
Grade: 3
Price: $64
This impressive work abounds with spirit and enthusiasm designed to elevate the body, mind, and spirit of all who hear it! At times intimate, at others exuberant, this piece has all the makings of a strong selection for any occasion.
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Rich modern harmonies and exquisite rhythmic counterpoint make this Grade 3 gem a rich and rewarding project for your ensemble. A wonderful and exciting performance piece, it also provides countless opportunities to teach about intervals, inversions, and much more. A nice batterie of percussion instruments adds lots of color and energy, and contrasts in density and dynamics ensure that Dimensions of Seven will keep the audience fully engaged from the first beat to the last.
Flex Band
Grade: 3
Price: $55
Displaying an aura of power and brilliance, this exhilarating work is a perfect concert opener and can be effectively performed with small ensembles with incomplete instrumentation. Dur: 2:00
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow skillfully brings one of Tchaikovsky's most memorable symphonic themes to the concert band stage with this new arrangement. It's always a good idea to let your band members become familiar with great orchestra themes. Whether used as a concert centerpiece or an exciting finale you'll want to have this mainstay of Romantic era music in your library. Dur: 4:45
Grade: 3
Price: $85
Here is one of the most popular works of Russian master composer Dmitri Shostakovich skillfully adapted by James Curnow. Filled with humor and vitality, this single-movement work is an engaging and worthy entry in the repertoire for younger bands. Dur: 4:35 (Grade 3-1/2)
Grade: 3
Price: $65
Grand and expansive in sound, this major work for Grade 3 band will be an excellent centerpiece for your maturing band's next performance. The orchestration abounds with wonderful contrasts, letting you show the many colors your band can produce. Appropriate areas of rest for each section allow you to program this work anywhere on your concert without fear of overtiring the players. (Grade 3)
Grade: 3
Price: $69
You'll appreciate the creative and sensitive compositional technique in James Curnow's engaging new work Genesis. The piece gives your grade 3 band the chance to shine in many ways as it progresses through many styles and moods. Exciting and expressive moments for every section display the versatility of your band to excellent advantage. Masterful orchestration and several nice solo passages add to the depth and breadth of the music, making this possibly the nicest new work to be published this year. The more you study it, the more you find to like.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
Commissioned by the Sun City (AZ) Concert Band, In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically depicts the beauty of the Arizona desert with a flowing, yet angular melody. In the third section, the Western flavor returns to draw the work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:50
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Based on the “shaped note” melody “Saints Bound for Heaven,” Jubilee by James Curnow captures a feeling of joyful celebration through a series of unique and skillfully adapted variations. The opening strains are actually fragments of the first variation and occur before the main tune is introduced by low brass and woodwinds. The second variation features a euphonium solo and builds to a glorious climax with the full ensemble. The final variation is joyful and filled with energy, using flourishes in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass for a grand conclusion to this marvelous work. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:30
Grade: 3
Price: $75
This work was inspired by the legendary American patriot and hero of the Revolutionary War. Movements include: Intrada, Intermezzo and The Rangers. James Curnow's musical craftsmanship is once again evident in this impressive piece for intermediate bands. Dur: 5:50
Grade: 3
Price: $70
Constructed between 1915 and 1928, the Tamiami Trail (U.S. Highway 41) provides over 260 miles of scenic Florida beauty between Tampa and Miami. On the Tamiami Trail reflects on this journey, and pays tribute to the Suncoast Concert Band of Sarasota (along the trail) and its director emeritus, Leo Laier. The opening fanfare sets the mood and leads to the energetic first theme. Subsequently a Latin influence is introduced along with an expressive middle theme before returning to the energetic flavor of the opening strains. A dynamic and varied overture for winds. Dur: 6:15
Grade: 3
Price: $70
In this unique adaptation of Prokofiev's most recognizable work, James Curnow has made the traditional narrator optional for concert performances. Impeccably scored in a playable setting. (Grade 3)
Grade: 3
Price: $70
James Curnow's adaptations of classic works for younger groups have become standard literature for many directors who seek the highest quality works for their younger groups. This edition of Respighi's famous finale to the Pines Of Rome is a real gem, putting the original's power and majesty within the reach of most bands.
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow's Renaissance Suite for full band continues to be a popular choice for contest and festival. Here is a version carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation that features these distinctive 16th-century dances by Susato. I. Las Mourisque (Basse Danse), II. Mille regretz (Pavane), and III. La bataille (Pavane). Dur: 6:30
Grade: 3
Price: $69
Commissioned by and dedicated to the 15th annual Festival of Bands
for the following southern Indiana high school bands: Barr-Reeve,
Loogootee, Mitchell, North Knox, Shoals and South Knox.
Certain
to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature, this great new
composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending
with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic,
harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the
enduring spirit of today's youth in music. The joyous scherzo energized
with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many
moods and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a
landmark of literature for this level. Plan your next concert around
this great new piece!
Take wing!
Commissioned by and dedicated to the 15th annual Festival of Bands
for the following southern Indiana high school bands: Barr-Reeve,
Loogootee, Mitchell, North Knox, Shoals and South Knox.
Certain
to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature, this great new
composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending
with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic,
harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the
enduring spirit of today's youth in music. The joyous scherzo energized
with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many
moods and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a
landmark of literature for this level. Plan your next concert around
this great new piece!
Take wing!
Grade: 3
Price: $75
First published in 1950, Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. This edition is designed for younger players and features three of the original five movements: Western One-Step, Wallflower Rag and Cake Walk. Carefully adapted by James Curnow, these settings offer an important historical perspective for students, as well as enjoyable music for contest or casual concerts. Dur: 6:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
Grade: 3
Price: $60
James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City, Iowa upon the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This will be the landmark piece of the year for your solid grade 3 band. A bold fanfare opening soon warms with the stately clarinets. Subtle reflection on the fanfare statement permeates the development of the piece, keeping the city's heroism and self-sacrifice in mind as the piece traverses its many moods. James Curnow's skillful orchestration allows the director endless opportunities to take the band's level of performance to higher levels.
Grade: 3
Price: $70
This nicely paced and skillfully orchestrated suite characterizes the three main categories of ancient English folk dances. The opening Sword Dance is lively in nature and contrasts with the WaltzSong style of the second movement. The concluding movement is a Morris Dance, typified by a rustic nature and dancers with pads of bells to accentuate the rhythm. The result is an elegant work for band with vibrance and energy. Dur: 4:30
Grade: 3
Price: $60
