(An ancient magical spell) Overture for Band-Move over Harry! Your band members are the sorcerers this time as they take the audience to mystical realms. A captivating spell is cast as the music conjures up the drama and mystery of ancient magic. The foreboding opening will appeal to the young musician’s sense of adventure and as the piece progresses every listener will be mesmerised by the unfolding prestidigitation. The runes are cast! There is no escape! If you don’t choose this piece for your concert beware - you may turn into a frog!

The perfect Christmas opener! This bright and energetic work presents portions of numerous well-known carols in an engaging and uplifting way. What a perfect opportunity to thrill your audience as the house lights go down and the curtains go up. Varied and creative orchestration is the hallmark of this enchanting new arrangement. Always imaginative James Curnow finds the mark once again with Cavalcade of Christmas!

Conductors of beginning bands are always looking for fresh material that will be fun for the band while the students continue sharpening their playing skills. You and your students will certainly have a great time with this new Grade 1 piece by Douglas Court. Cast in a relaxed “island” style it’s a great way to help young musicians understand the need for smooth tonguing and playing phrases that connect numerous notes with a continuous air stream. With Seaside Calypso in the folders you can continue teaching while you prepare for the concert.Easy-goin’!

Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700’s. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a claim to the audience’s attention from the opening notes. This one is perfect for festival or concert. Commissioned for massed Middle School band concert it works great with groups large or small. Cross-curricular potential with History.Bold and decisive!

What an outstanding way to conclude your concert. James L. Hosay writes some of the most exciting music to be found in Concert Band literature and music doesn’t get much more exciting than this! While titled as a Grand Finale this concert band tour de force can be programmed in numerous ways. Consider it also as a roof-raising opener or even in the guise of an entr’acte as you return from intermission. You will find JOYFUL EXCLAMATIONS to be one of the most thrilling and uplifting arrangements available in band literature today. This is also a perfect vehicle through which to study music history.Indescribable!

Have your Drummers been patiently (or impatiently) standing at the back of the band while you rehearsed this espressivo piece? Reward their equanimity with this fiery and percussive addition to Paul Curnow’s impressive and growing catalog of works for Concert Band. This enticing new composition lies well within the command of a solid Grade 2 band while bringing the smoldering energy of Latin music to your concert stage. Written as a celebration of cultural diversity and infused with easy syncopation and lots of interweaving rhythm there is certain to be a special place for FIESTA DE SAN PEDRO on your next concert and in cross-cultural teaching.Spicy hot!

Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are doing more than just playing the piece. They are learning Big Band Jazz style interpretation in the bargain and loving it as they do. This is a great opportunity to study the historical American roots of Jazz!Swing it!

Fiery sounds of the Spanish Fandango for young bands! Mysterious modal harmonies and stirring Percussion transport us to 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.

Excerpts from Movement 4-Developing an intimate understanding of the world’s greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart’s signature works and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won’t be playing a “band arrangement”- they’ll be playing MOZART! Don’t forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece. Masterful!

Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are doing more than just playing the piece. They are learning Big Band Jazz style interpretation in the bargain and loving it as they do. This is a great opportunity to study the historical American roots of Jazz!

Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile Trumpet solo acts as a perfect foil for the thrilling opening and the stirring finale. Exquisite counterpoint both melodic and rhythmic captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can. and rhythmic captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can.Breath-taking!

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 Christmas this exciting arrangement explores the multitude of colors that can be expressed by Woodwind Brass and the Percussion instruments. Counterpoint and contrast make it an exceptional learning experience as well. The score includes suggested areas where the piece can be used as a sing-along.Rejoice!

De Haske is pleased to introduce a new way for you to maximize your teaching materials efficiently handle your library tasks and save money - all at the same time! THE YOUNG BAND CHRISTMAS COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best Christmas Young Band selections published in a book format. Imagine being able to program your entire Christmas concert from one resource. All of these selections have proven to be winners from a teaching viewpoint in maintaining the interest of the students and by the incredible response of the audience. Curnow Music Press in know for its quality Christmas music on the Young Band level and the quality surely shines through in thispublication. The book format allows you to spend less of your valuable time sorting out music and it is easier for the students to keep track of as well. Purchase only the books you need for your ensemble's instrumentation! The value of this collection will be obvious in terms of money when it is compared to the cost of a single set of concert band music.

Brothers James and John Hosay unite to bring you a musical portrait of Louisa County Virginia. Intertwining rhythms energise the lovely melodies and rich harmonies that describe this beautiful land where rolling hills farms and small towns stand in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Trumpet solo (optional) peacefully unveils an idyllic panorama in the Moderato portion of the piece which gradually builds and summons the rhythmic and uplifting conclusion.

Like a fine crystal ornament the delicate opening expresses the precious meaning of the song. Gradually the music grows in strength to a full and rich proclamation of joy. Thrilling chimes lift the spirit even higher. In the last bars the music melts away once again befitting the gentleness of the gift and the moment. This is a delightful contrast piece for the holiday concert that allows the musicians to be truly expressive.Meaningful!

You can almost smell the aardvarks! Oh no wait. The kids had P.E. just before band rehearsal. Never mind.Seriously though this cheerful and engaging new piece by Graydon Toms is a sure winner for every Grade 1 1/2 band. Big areas of contrast between the upper Woodwinds and the Brass and Saxophone combination ensure that each player feels important to the group while an easy change of tempo near the end helps the piece sound harder than it plays.Whimsical!

This dynamic new beginning band overture has James Curnow’s own intriguing harmonic signature. It’s perfect for concert festival or even graduation. Imagine a great ceremony including a parade grand stands dignitaries military banners and guests from far and wide. The music has a noble and uplifting quality that makes it a perfect expression for your band while always remaining accessible and grade-level appropriate. This one will find a perma

By popular demand here are 12 more Christmas favorites for you to play along to in a wide assortment of styles. There are current styles like Hip-Hop House Alternative Rock and Zydeco as well as a few retro styles like New Age New Wave and Folk . The songs are traditional and well-known and the arrangements are hip and current. You’ll have a blast playing along with these hot tracks! And as with the original 12 styles of Christmas this Play-Along CD will get you into the Christmas spirit as wellEleven Christmas carols arranged in different styles!

Alto Sax/Tenor Sax-With this book Curnow Music brings you a follow up of the popular play along book Jazz Rock in the USA. The ten exciting pieces by James L. Hosay and guitarist Jason Cale enable any instrumentalist to investigate new modern musical terrain in jazz rock fusion R&B and Hip Hop styles. Both demo and backing versions of all pieces are included on the CD

Flute-With this book Curnow Music brings you a follow up of the popular play along book Jazz Rock in the USA. The ten exciting pieces by James L. Hosay and guitarist Jason Cale enable any instrumentalist to investigate new modern musical terrain in jazz rock fusion R&B and Hip Hop styles. Both demo and backing versions of all pieces are included on the CD