James Curnow

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James Curnow
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James Curnow in Salvation Army uniform
Born (1943-04-17) April 17, 1943 (age 81)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationComposer

James Curnow (born 17 April 1943) is a composer of music for concert bands, brass bands, vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. Curnow has also written arrangements of music pieces such as Trumpet Voluntary. He has taught at both public schools and on college and university levels.

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Early life and career

James Curnow was born in Port Huron, Michigan [1] [2] and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, where he received his initial musical training in the public schools and The Salvation Army Instrumental Programs in these cities. He currently lives in Nicholasville, Kentucky where he is president, composer, and educational consultant for Curnow Music Press, Inc. He also serves as Composer-in-residence (emeritus) on the faculty of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Selected compositions

Source: [3]

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References

  1. "James Curnow James Curnow". Hebu Musikverlag GmbH. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  2. "James Curnow". The Salvation Army. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  3. "James Curnow". Wind Repertory Project. Retrieved 2022-12-20.