Complex sentence: In 1976 Curnow accepted the position as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, he held that position until 1987 and conducted the No.1 Jazz Ensemble, the Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1976 Curnow accepted the position as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, he held that position until 1987. He conducted the No.1 Jazz Ensemble, the Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble.