Curnow Music Press

Beginners love the feeling that they're playing real music, even at that first winter performance. These simple arrangements of well-known carols let your students do just that - and the suite format...

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.

This lighthearted piece is ideal for the Grade 1 band. Repeated notes in a sequential melody, simple counterpoint between the Woodwinds and Trumpets, interesting use of common Auxiliary Percussion ins...

Lighthearted and ideal for the Grade 1 band. Repeated notes in a sequential melody, simple counterpoint between the woodwinds and trumpets, interesting use of common auxiliary percussion instruments,...

Just right for the encore march at your next young band concert, or anywhere a bright march is appropriate. Some carefully chosen accidentals keep things interesting, but no more than one or two for a...

This charming piece combines a brisk, cheery melody with delightful harmonies. All parts are skillfully tailored to the specific needs of the Grade 1 band, and your students will particularly love the...

This skillful arrangement by James Curnow of Haydn's Gypsy Rondo allows your band to explore 18th-century music and the classic style (including the study of form with its ABACA construction). Playing...

This stunning arrangement based on Away in a Manger, though Grade 1, will be fulfilling even for groups at higher levels with its gorgeous harmonies and gentle developments.

The relaxed, familiar melody coupled with interesting and accessible parts throughout the ensemble make this one perfect for the 'light concert or Latin' segment of your next concert. Consider having...

The relaxed, familiar melody coupled with interesting and accessible parts throughout the ensemble make this one perfect for the light concert segment of your next event. Consider having your students...

Names like Mercury, Gemini, Soyuz, Sputnik, Apollo, Salyut, Eagle, Skylab, Space Shuttle and Mir have kindled the imaginations of millions. This new beginning band piece by Mike Hannickel honors all t...

American astronauts and space programs have always kindled the imaginations of millions. This new beginning band piece by Mike Hannickel honors the brilliant and dedicated space visionaries who stayed...

Festive de Noel is a light and festive tune featuring very easy rhythms and ranges. The allegretto tempo is flexible enough to fit the needs of any beginning group. Very little independence of parts i...

Shining armor and the Knights of the Round Table! Beautiful, virtuous ladies and the Age of Chivalry are the images rendered in KNIGHTS AND LADIES, a new Grade 1 band piece inspired by Alfred Lord Ten...

Ideal for fall, PUMPKIN POLKA brings to mind pumpkin pie, applesauce, cherry cobbler and mashed potatoes in a noteworthy piece for young bands with lots of reinforcement of basic reading skills, dynam...

Dedicated to the brave men and women of the armed forces, the stately tempo and moderate duration of this one keep it within reach of every Grade 1 band. Interesting harmonization and lots of attentio...

From the Essentials of Musicianship Series.

This addition to the Curnow Music Press GREAT FOUNDATIONS SERIES of pre-Grade 1 publications is accessible to young musicians who have been playing for just a few weeks. A simple, repetitive theme wit...

The final bars of CENTURIONS take Grade 1 music to new heights of excitement! Artful composition for the first year band with limited ranges and rhythms makes this a piece you'll use again and again....