The Titans (Concert March): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Curnow
Grade: 1
Item: 35-PK00273016
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Here is a solid, yet contemporary-sounding march for first year players. This powerful piece is carefully scored with interesting parts for all players. Dur: 2:15 (Grade 1)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00273016
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About the Composer: James Curnow
James Curnow stands among the most prolific composers for school bands, with a catalog spanning pedagogical works, contest pieces, and concert arrangements. His approach to band composition balances musical substance with practical classroom concerns: accessible ranges, manageable rhythmic demands, and orchestration that ensures no section sits idle. Curnow's deep understanding of how student musicians develop has made his scores trusted resources in thousands of rehearsal rooms.
Why we love this
Curnow delivers a march that sounds polished and confident without demanding the technical firepower of upper-level groups. Every voice gets something meaningful to play, which keeps engagement high across your entire band. The contemporary harmonic language prevents this from feeling like a relic, making it an ideal vehicle for teaching march fundamentals to musicians who've never encountered the form before.
What to expect
Energetic and purposeful, with clean harmonic movement that feels modern rather than nostalgic. The piece carries genuine forward propulsion; it moves like it has somewhere to go, inviting the ensemble to play with conviction and clarity.
Who it's for
First-year concert bands and developing groups encountering march repertoire for the first time. Directors building confidence and fundamental musicianship will find this piece supports both goals without oversimplifying the musical content.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the eighth-note pulse in the snare and tambourine parts early in rehearsal. Their precision anchors the entire forward momentum.
- Shape the dynamic arc gradually. Resist the urge to hit full volume at the first forte marking; save room for genuine climax.
- Balance melody and accompaniment by checking that your solo voices cut through without the background parts retreating into timidity.
- Work the transition sections separately if your band rushes. These connecting passages often need extra attention to maintain proper pacing.
How to use it
Place this early in a concert to establish momentum and ensemble confidence, or use it as the anchoring march in a program built around American wind band traditions. At just over two minutes, it works perfectly as either a standalone feature or a springboard into a thematic set.
Skills your students will build
- March form and its sectional architecture (intro, strain A, strain B, trio)
- Eighth-note subdivision at moderate tempos
- Dynamic contrast and shaping within a single character
- Rhythmic alignment between melodic and accompaniment figures
- Ensemble balance in a four-to-five-part texture