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James Curnow
James Curnow

17.04.1943 en Port Huron (Michigan USA)

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James Curnow wurde 1943 in Port Huron (Michigan/USA) geboren. Seine Ausbildung erhielt er an der Wayne State University in Detroit und an der Michigan State University in East Lansing, wo der bei Dr. Harry Begian (Dirigentenkurse) und bei Leonard Falcone (Euphonium) studierte. Während mehrerer Jahre unterrichtete James Curnow Musik an der Volksschule und an der Universität. Für seine Verdienste im Bereich der Musikausbildung wurde er 1974 mit dem "Outstanding Educator of America Award" und 1980 mit der "Citation of Excellence" der National Band Association ausgezeichnet.

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Anniversaire / Jubilé 2023

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Amparito Roca (Flex-Band)

Amparito Roca (Flex-Band)

Whirligigs

Whirligigs

Journey

Journey

Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Spirit of the Pioneers

Spirit of the Pioneers

Œuvres de James Curnow

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Amparito Roca (Flex-Band)

Amparito Roca (Flex-Band)

Composé en 1925 par le compositeur espagnol Jaime Texidor, cette marche agréable au tempo moyen (paso doble) a démontré son attrait et sa musicalité durables. Cette...
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Whirligigs

Whirligigs

This attractive suite of three concise movements depicts various types of “whirligig” contraptions, or “wind-toys” which were popular in Europe as early as the 16th century....
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Journey

Journey

James Curnow's uplifting new work for the mature band makes the most of thrilling momentum, masterful counterpoint, rich colors and strong melodic contours. Mr. Curnow's commanding development of...
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Primary Colors

Primary Colors

The Midwest Winds plays the music of Stephen Bulla, James Curnow, William Himes, James L. Hosay & Timothy Johnson

The Buccaneers - Gothic Legend - The Spirit Endures - Mozart Variants -...
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T8319
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Spirit of the Pioneers

James Curnow presents an outstanding new overture for band. A wealth of enchanting musical ideas are masterfully developed and contrasted in this magnificent composition. What a delightful musical...
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CMP1117.07
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Bravo!

Cette ouverture modale pour Orchestre Junior s’illustre par sa vivacité. L’instrumentation soigneusement choisie garantit un excellent son d’ensemble. James Curnow y...
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CMP1097.07
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Pegasus

Pégase, le cheval ailé de la mythologie grecque a donné son nom à cette surprenante ouverture de James Curnow. L’œuvre est expressive et idéalement...
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Canto and Caprice

What an excellent way to lift your beginning band up to a higher level of musicianship! This outstanding new work for the beginning band is perfect for that first festival experience or for any...
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CMP1095.07
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Academic Festival Overture

Au cours de l’été 1880, le compositeur allemand Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) écrit son Ouverture pour une fête académique, op. 80. Elle est contemporaine de...
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Album for the Young

1. Morning Player 2. Winter Morning 3. Mama 4. Soldier's March En 1878, Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski compose un recueil de 24 pièces faciles pour piano « qui plairont aux...
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CMP1103.07
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A Day in Space

1. Fanfare and March to the Launching Pad 2. Lift Off 3. Orbit 4. Space Walk 5. Re-Entry and Celebration Traverser l’atmosphère avec une fusée, partir pour l’espace...
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CMP1112.07
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Peter and the Wolf
(with opt. narrator)

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. Text =...
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The Slavonic Dances

This monumental suite is one of the most impressive transcriptions ever published. Every note comes from the original Dvorak work, including the transitions from one dance to the next. Written for...
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Composer's Portrait - James Curnow Vol. 2

Olympic Fanfare and Theme for the Olympic Flag - To Fly without Wings - Acclamation - Canticles - The Old Man of the Mountain - Where Mythical Beings play - Fiddle Tunes from the American...
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Westminster Fanfare

Joyfully proclaim the Christmas season with James Curnow’s energetic exploration of Angels We Have Heard On High! While adhering to ranges and rhythms easy enough to prepare for performance by...
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CMP0903.05
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Composer's Portrait - James Curnow Vol. 1

Fanfare and Flourishes 2 - Megaforce - A Day at the Zoo - Ancient Castle - Snapshots from the Greatlakes - Firebook Prelude - El Camino Real - A Day at the Museum - Chorale and Caprice - The Mighty...
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T8460
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Alleluja

Le motet a revêtu différentes formes au cours de son évolution et a joué un rôle important dans le développement de la musique polyphonique vocale entre les...
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CMP0792.04
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The Eagle's Flight

A major work that’s truly a joy to play! It has taken a lot of hard work to bring your ensemble to this level of performance. Now set them free! High-flying melodies, emotive harmonic structures and...
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CMP0806.04
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Finale from Symphony No. 3

Due to careful cueing and skillful arranging, your band can play the Finale from the renowned “Organ Symphony” even if you don’t have a pipe organ or an organist available. The big, powerful sound of...
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CMP0736.03
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Interval Studies

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...
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CMP0646.02
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Flirtations for Flute

A superb way to keep your concert performance vibrant and interesting is the inclusion of one or two feature pieces. The natural contrast that happens when you include a section feature or solo keeps...
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CMP0637.02
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Concertino for Tuba and Band

Concertino for Tuba is a welcome addition to the collection of works in which the tuba plays an important role. James Curnow’s great understanding of the low brass instruments, and his dynamic,...
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CMP0516.01
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Tone Builders 2 for Developing Bands

Due to the tremendous success of the original "Tone Studies For Band," James Curnow has created this follow-up set of studies. Replicating the style, diversity, and musicality of the original, "Tone...
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CMP0465.01
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Scale Studies for Band

An important part of our Essentials of Musicianship Series, Scale Studies for Band is designed to be used as an instructional aid during your normal daily practice. Written so that the scale studies...
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CMP0399.00
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Sandcastles

An exciting adventure for bands of a moderate standard. From a brooding, fog-shrouded sand castle along the seashore in England to another on the sunny coast of France (including rainstick and spoken...
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CMP0432.00
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Prayer

Gounod's Prayer (O, Divine Redeemer!), originally a solo for Mezzo-soprano, chorus, and orchestra, comes from his oratorio La Redemption, and here is presented as a beautiful lyrical solo for...
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CMP0455.00
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Down From The Shimmering Sky

Curnow Music Collection - Volume 13

Leitung: James Curnow

Take Center Stage - Bach Variants - Heather Ridge Sketches - Latin Folk Song Triology - Elegy - Mariners of Fortune -...
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T8631
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The Old Man of the Mountain

Curnow Music Collection - Volume 14
Leitung: James Curnow & William H. Silvester

Freedom's Promise - Sandcastles - Remembrance - Celtic Dance - Prayer - Get on Board - Finale -...
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T8630
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Folk Dances

Energy for DAYS! As a frenetic encore piece or a joyous sparkler for any place on the program that needs real pep, FOLK DANCES is a great choice! The fascinating shifting harmonies of 20th century...
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Bach Variants

A wonderful teaching piece and the ideal young band festival work, BACH VARIANTS (six melodic variations on the Bach chorale AWAKE MY HEART AND SING) should be a staple of every young band library....
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Symphonic Variants

Through variations in tempo and tone, the Symphonic Variants bring forth the sonority of the euphonium and the skills of the soloist. The work begins with an allegro con espressivo statement of the...
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CMP0341.98
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Rhapsody for Euphonium and Concert Band

Beginning with a beautiful, modal soliloquy, the euphonium soloist establishes the molto espressivo style of the opening section of the composition. This is followed by an exciting scherzo which...
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CMP0342.99
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Style Studies for Band

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...
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CMP0303.99
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Winds Of Change

Leitung: William H. Silvester, James Curnow & Stephen Bulla

Diamond Prelude - A Call for Peace - Concertpiece - Chorale Paraphrase - Winds Of Change - On Silver Wings - Where mythical beings...
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T8700
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Peer Gynt Suite No. 1

Includes: 1. Morning Mood / Morgenstimmung 2. The Death of Ase / Ases Tod 3. Anitra's Dance / Anitras Tanz 4. In the Hall of the Mountain King / In der Halle des...
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Scale Builders for Developing Bands

Completing the "Essentials Of Musicianship" trilogy is "Scale Builders For Developing Bands," geared to bands at the Very Easy to Medium Easy levels. Specifically designed to help you teach and...
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CMP0202.98
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The Wind Music of James Curnow Vol.1

Fanfare and Flourishes - Praetorius Variations - Prelude and Celebration - Fanfare for Spartacus - Four Colonial Country Dances - Prelude on a Hymn of Praise - Olympic Fanfare and Theme - Northwest...
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T8674
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Tone Studies 2 for Band

Grade 2 / 3 / 4 1. Unison Melodic Study 2. Chorale 3. Exchanges 4. Unison Melodic Study Nr.2 5. Folk Song 6. Interval Study 7. Processional 8. Prelude on a Shaker Tune 9. Interval Study...
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Concerto for Euphonium and Band

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A Day at the Circus

The circus is in town! Come and join the fun, as we present your band in a circus extravaganza. A Day at the Circus takes you on a musical tour where you will meet clowns who will make you laugh,...
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CMP0221.98
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Fanfare and Flourishes "2"

James Curnow's original composition Fanfare And Flourishes is an exhilarating piece that has become a staple in the repertoire of more mature bands. Now rescored in this easier version for younger...
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CMP0196.98
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Full Spectrum

- NOT LONGER AVAILABLE -br>
Curnow Music Collection - Volume 9

Finale from Symphony No. 5 - Be thou my Vision - And the multitude with one voice spoke - The Highlander - Shalom Chaverim...
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T8715
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Baroque Suite

Includes:
1. Minuet in F (J.S. Bach)
2. The Harmonious Blacksmith (G.F. Händel)
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CMP0128.97
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A Day at the Museum

In A Day at the Museum the renowned composer James Curnow presents four contrasting types of art that will be found in an art exhibition. The work is divided into five movements, Promenade (walking...
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CMP0164.97
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Rhythm Builders for Developing Bands

Your program will definitely improve with this set of 14 studies designed to aid in the teaching and development of good rhythmic reading abilities! These carefully crafted musical mini-compositions...
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CMP0158.97
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Tournament

Curnow Music Collection - Volume 8

Fanfare Esprit - Tournament - A Broadway Tribute - Baroque Suite for Piano and Band - Of pride unfurled - Turquoise Daydreams - Four Colonial Country...
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T8769
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Mid-West 50

Curnow Music Collection - Volume 7

Patriots of Pageantry - Elegy and Celebration - Dance of the Jesters - True North - All hail the Power - Along the caney fork - Saxophonia - Northwest...
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T8770
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Prelude on "Lobe den Herrn"

Designed as an opener or finale for a concert or special occasion, Fanfare Prelude on 'Lobe den Herren' is based on Johann Cruger's majestic hymn tune which firs appeared in the Stralsung...
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Olympic Fanfare and Theme

This very easy setting of John Williams' dramatic work is designed to help beginning bands sound full, even with incomplete instrumentation. Discovery Plus Band Series Grade 2
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HL08724602
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Concertino for Percussion and Band

Includes: 1. Allegro Scherzando 2. Aadgio, Ma Non Troppo Espressivo 3. Allegro Deciso
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CMP0109.96
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