Infinity (Concert March): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Curnow
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK01924980
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Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) The perfect "first march" for your beginning players! Featuring a percussion introduction followed by a catchy melody that starts softly, then builds all the way to the end, this attractive march is short and easy enough to be taught effectively with limited rehearsal time.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01924980
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About the Composer: James Curnow
James Curnow has spent decades creating accessible wind band repertoire that serves the pedagogical needs of student musicians. His compositions span multiple difficulty levels, with a particular gift for writing music that sounds mature and engaging even at elementary grade levels.
Why we love this
Curnow understands what makes a march work for young players: a rhythmic foundation they can lock into immediately, a melody that sits naturally in their ranges, and structural clarity that rewards careful listening. The piece builds organically from its quiet opening to a satisfying conclusion without requiring gymnastic technique or interpretive sophistication.
What to expect
Confident and bright without pretension. The quiet opening invites focus and calm, while the steady accumulation of energy creates genuine forward momentum. By the final measures, even young players feel the satisfaction of building something substantial.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands performing their first formal march at a concert or festival. Directors teaching Grade 0.5 and 1 students who have solid fundamentals but limited ensemble experience. Groups with rehearsal time constraints who still want a polished, complete-sounding piece.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the percussion introduction as the musical anchor. Have your battery lead a few isolated rehearsals so the band can enter confidently when the melody begins.
- Shape the dynamic arc deliberately. The "builds all the way to the end" progression works only if you don't reach forte too early; save your energy for the final phrases.
- Balance the early soft sections carefully. Young players often force dynamics unconsciously, so model the gentle articulation and light embouchure you want to hear.
- Mark clear cues for all parts during rehearsal. With limited rehearsal time, visual and verbal checkpoints prevent missed entrances and keep momentum steady.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set a professional tone and build audience engagement from the start. Its moderate length and strong finish make it ideal for young ensembles' first public performance or for a spring concert that celebrates early-year progress. Pair it with contrasting ballads or folk arrangements to round out a short program.
Skills your students will build
- Responding to dynamic markings and shaping phrases across entire sections
- Ensemble balance and blend during soft playing
- Rhythmic precision in a march context
- Listening for and executing gradual crescendos
- Entering confidently after rests and at structural boundaries