Véritable symbole de la période de Noël la musique entonne son chant joyeux et résonne tant dans les lieux sacrés que dans les rues. A Christmas Celebration (« Célébrons Noël ») de James Curnow est un arrangement de huit noëls qui convient à différents ensembles grâce à son instrumentation variable.

The Dance Of The Jesters was composed as incidental music for the ballet The Snow Maidens. The ballet is not based on the Hans Christian Andersen story but on a contemporary Russian fantasy-play Snegourochka. The Snow Maiden daughter of Father Frost falls in love with a human Misgir and plans to marry him. However Misgir is already betrothed to Coupava. The Snow Maiden follows him southward to interrupt his wedding but she falls victim to the warmth of the sun and melts. The Dance is an incredibly lively affair that has stood out from the songs dances and choruses of the ballet. It captures the color and zest of Russian folk dance.

The Last Parade pays tribute to the many service men that serve in our many fine military bands. It is a simple yet powerful tone poem that is full of grand military pomp

Now your pre-Grade 1 band can honor these African-American heroes of World War II with their performance of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. Carefully scored with very limited brass ranges and flute parts which avoid difficult fingering combinations it is playable by groups which have completed only a few pages of their first year method book. Your beginners will sound beyond their years as they honor the great Americans of THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.

Instrumental Solos for the Holiday Season-This collection of familiar carols and seasonal melodies presents new material for solo performance and personal practice opportunities. The music is arranged to include many styles moods and an average range of moderate technical challenges. Titles include: We Wish You A Merry Christmas Away In A Manger Greensleeves Coventry Carol and many more.

Véritable symbole de la période de Noël la musique entonne son chant joyeux et résonne tant dans les lieux sacrés que dans les rues. A Christmas Celebration (« Célébrons Noël ») de James Curnow est un arrangement de huit noëls qui convient à différents ensembles grâce à son instrumentation variable.

Edvard Grieg is probably the best known of all Norwegian composers. He was one of the most important figures during the nationalistic romantic period and his music always contained the essence of this beautiful Scandinavian country. The Last Spring comes from Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra and this version for concert band retains all the beauty and solemnity of the original. Evoke the peaceful atmosphere of Grieg’s native land with this beautiful haunting work.

This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individual spirit and character while providing an energetic opening for any program.

This exciting concert opener will thrill your audience and musicians alike. The energetic opening and robust theme make a strong statement as you kick off your young band concert. Plenty of expression details make this one an excellent choice for the young band's first festival as well. In James Curnow's SUNCATCHER truly exciting music is available even for your developing band.

Avec Acclamation le compositeur américain James Curnow démontre son habileté à manier la forme thème et variations”. Acclamation développe la mélodie du cantique allemand O Gott nimm an die Gaben (Seigneur reçois favorablement nos offrandes). Cette pièce est dédiée à tous ceux qui consacrent leur temps et leur talent à la musique.

This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child I HEARD you play your part!

This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child I HEARD you play your part!

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 Tennyson’s IDYLLS OF THE KING. An excellent vehicle for cross-curricular teaching this easy piece for your first or second year band has a heroic theme and contrasting middle section in the shape of a mini-overture.It was a time of jousting and garlands; romance and intrigue; villains and valor! Experience the excitement of KNIGHTS AND LADIES with your band today!

A majestic festival of sound!An ideal choice for your band’s first festival experience Sovereign Pageantry includes tutti scoring as well as call-and-response interchanges between the sections. The fanfare and procession in a stately tempo brings to mind the imperial castle guards and antiphonal brasses from high upon battlements as the noble family promenades on a joyous day of celebration.The music encourages a full sound and smooth tasteful articulations from your young band.Resplendent!

Galaxies may be considered as theme music to an imaginary science-fiction movie. The contrasting heroic romantic and reflective styles and themes will hopefully conjure up familiar images of inter-stellar heroes and heroines battling the alien forces of darkness!

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 instruments a limited palette of rhythms and easy Low Brass/ Low Woodwind parts all combine so that you can program HAPPY SUMMER SONG with confidence. Whether you have a full complement of players or your instrumentation is a little sketchy; whether you have plenty of rehearsal time or that precious commodity is a bit rare you can count on having this one ready in time for the show.

Why not try something different with your fanfareband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

Let your young band ROCK with BACH! The “Musette” from the “Anna Magdalena Notebook” forms the basis of this light-hearted mis-treatment of the original rocker J.S.Bach. The limited rhythmic pallet is a great way for young players to reinforce their basic eighth-note reading and every section gets its time in the spotlight. A few simple accidentals add some spice to the stew. The familiar tune and rock-n-roll treatment will catch the attention of your audience for sure. This arrangement even invites a bit of historical discussion or youthful research about the man who many consider to be the greatest composer of all time.Any season of the year there’s always time forsome FUN! Let’s hear some BACH ‘N ROLL!

Kum Ba Yah is one of the most popular and loved of all American folk songs. It is sung in places of worship around campfires and at social gatherings all over the world. This bright and happy arrangement makes use of African percussion and rhythm underneath velvety-smooth chords and flowing lines. It can also be enhanced by the use of an optional electric bass part.

FLASHPOINT makes your young musicians sound beyond their years. The rhythmic ostinato at first gives listeners the impression of a complex meter while what the young musicians are reading is actually easy to understand. The relentless energy of FLASHPOINT once again proves that James Curnow composes exciting concert fare for EVERY ability level. The eight measures leading up to the flashpoint are a great spot to work on breath control through the gradual yet undeniable crescendo. Ignite your next concert with FLASHPOINT!