Curnow Music Press

Franz Liszt once said to Schubert, Such is the spell of your emotional world that it very nearly blinds us to the greatness of your craftsmanship. The subtle beauty and superb compositional skill of I...

An energetic addition to your Christmas concert, The Holly Variations merges Deck the Hall in duple meter with The Holly and the Ivy in triple meter, setting the stage for outstanding rhythmic effects...

Perfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE I...

erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN...

erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN...

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improvi...

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...

The Musette from the Anna Magdalena Notebook forms the basis of this lighthearted mistreatment of the original rocker, J. S. Bach. The limited rhythmic pallet is a great way for young players to reinf...

The beautiful Coventry Carol, the resounding First Noel and the joyful We Wish You a Merry Christmas are skillfully interwoven in this novel Christmas setting by Paul Curnow. This arrangement will fit...

This exciting concert march follows the standard march form but has an unusual twist. Following a 'dog fight' middle section, in which players can 'let rip' with some aggressive playing, the trio used...

A joyous and exuberant sparkler for your next concert! This bright little bijou from James Curnow is a great way to start the show. It's as inviting as they get and will engage every listener from sta...

This is one to get excited about! In the style of a 'patrol' march, THE ROAD TO CHANCELLORSVILLE takes us back to that pivotal point in history, the American Civil War. The Battle of Chancellorsville...

Watching a storm approaching is always an exciting experience. The power and majesty of the wind and rain as they surge through the trees and sweep across the land is an amazing sight and a reminder o...