James Curnow is a prolific American composer and arranger, known for his work with Curnow Music Press. He has a unique ability to adapt complex orchestral colors to the wind band without losing the original soul of the piece.

, is a quintessential 20th-century waltz known for its haunting yet playful melody. Originally part of his Suite for Variety Orchestra , this specific arrangement by James Curnow

You can view and download specific instrument parts for this arrangement (e.g., Flute 1 , Alto Sax , Drums , or Tuba ) via the Sivuaani Archive .

While there are several transcriptions of this waltz, James Curnow’s version is arguably the most performed by concert bands.