Canticum by James Curnow Concert Band - Sheet Music
By James CurnowOne of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible instrumentation and features all the power and excitement of the original work.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Composers:
- James Curnow
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Flex-Band
- Instrumentation:
- 12 - Full Score - 1 1 - Mallet Percussion - 2 1 - Percussion 1 - 2 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Pt.1 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet - 6 1 - Pt.1 - Flute - 8 1 - Pt.1 - Oboe - 2 1 - Pt.1 - Violin - 4 1 - Pt.2 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet - 6 1 - Pt.2 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.2 - Violin - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Bb Clarinet - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.3 - Eb Alto Sax/Alto Clar. - 2 1 - Pt.3 - F Horn - 2 1 - Pt.3 - Viola - 4 1 - Pt.3 - Violin - 2 1 - Pt.4 - Bb Tenor Sax/Bar. T.C. - 4 1 - Pt.4 - Cello - 2 1 - Pt.4 - F Horn - 2 1 - Pt.4 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn. - 4 1 - Pt.5 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Cello - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 2 1 - Pt.5 - String/Electric Bass - 2 1 - Pt.5 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn. - 4 1 - Pt.5 - Tuba - 4 1 - Timpani - 1
- UPC:
- 884088587994
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Contest, Festival
- Artist:
- James Curnow
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.424 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.68 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.4003097
Composed by James Curnow. Flex-Band Grade 2. Concert, Contest, Light Concert. Softcover. Hal Leonard #4003097. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4003097).UPC: 884088587994. 9.0x12.0x0.424 inches.
One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible instrumentation and features all the power and excitement of the original work.
Song List
Canticum
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- Series:
- Flex-Band
- Instrument:
- Other Flexible/Adaptable
- Artists:
- James Curnow
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
5 Rating
2 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
I really enjoyed playing this adaptation of Canticum by James Curnow. It's listed as Grade 2-3, which felt perfectly achievable for a weekend player like me. The score truly captures the power and excitement of the original, making it incredibly satisfying to sound so good. It's a fantastic, recognizable piece for relaxing and making music. Highly recommend!
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
This Flex-Band arrangement of Curnow's Canticum is fantastic for teaching. The Grade 2-3 difficulty is spot-on for younger students, offering appropriate challenges in rhythm and ensemble reading. The flexible instrumentation is a lifesaver for varied class sizes and instrument availability, ensuring every student can contribute meaningfully to this powerful and exciting classic. Highly recommend for school programs.
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This score is ideal for Middle School/Junior High Concert Bands or Ensembles with missing or unbalanced instrumentation. The flexible instrumentation (brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion) is perfect for school and community settings, allowing ensembles to perform this classic work even with non-standard lineups due to its high utility FLEX-BAND format.
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