Robert W. Smith
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Cohan Celebration
You can’t go wrong combining the efforts of Robert Smith and Michael Story arranging two of George M. Cohan’s favorites for the Band Expressions™ Book Two series. The duo includes “The Yankee Doodle Boy” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” with all the original energy yet attainable by second year students completing any book two method book. Revered pop classics expertly scored for your young band.SKU: AL24727 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Concert Band Clinic
Progressive in depth and organization, this is the third of four comprehensive warm-up programs used by Robert W. Smith at the podium of every honor band he guest conducts. This warm up program is designed for use in any key with just a standard student part to be included in the band’s folders. This Clinic will provide everything you need for your daily warm-up and support your teaching objectives, as well as accommodate the National Standards for Music Education. There are four segments in each Clinic: tone, technique, theory and composition, and chorale. The recording included is only the fourth portion; the chorale. (chorale only: 1:21)SKU: ALBDM05050 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Covenant
With the bold entrance of the chimes, the musical celebration begins. Turbulent energy unfolds in brilliant waves of sound. A rhythmic base soon becomes established and propels this work with finely focused thrust. Intense energy is released with contrasting flowing musical lines. An important new work.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Currents
The term current is defined as a steady flow of water, air or electricity in a particular direction. Whatever form the current takes, it is a fascinating source of energy that supports, yet challenges mankind in multiple ways. The composition “Currents” by Robert W. Smith takes its inspiration by the various forms of energy used in the art of music and in music education. Unpredictable, yet constantly flowing, the interacting musical lines of energy provide a unique experience for both performer and listener alike.SKU: AL24757 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dance Celebration
Inspired by his daughters’ first dance recital, Mr. Smith has created this beginning band composition. It is a pleasure to offer great original performance literature for beginning strings in their first year of instruction. A most charismatic work that will evoke a musical celebration.SKU: ALBDM00005 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Celebrate music and dance in Tchaikovsky’s classic theme from The Nutcracker ballet. The cherished melody Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy has been scored for performance in the middle of the second year of most method books. A holiday treasure for your developing band.SKU: AL26717 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Declaration and Flourish (Movement III from the Vaughan Williams Suite)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3Declaration and Flourish (Movement III from the Vaughan Williams Suite)
The final installment of Robert W. Smith’s Vaughan Williams Suite was inspired by both “Flourish for Wind Band” and “English Folk Song Suite.” As the title implies, the work is bold and compelling. Consider programming the entire Suite which includes “Wassail” (24758) and “Greensleeves: A Fantasia for Band” (26749). (2:46)SKU: AL29605 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Declaration in Blue
Here’s an engaging selection that is built completely around the blues scale. Percussion support for the style adds a flavor of the real thing. A stupendous introduction to the blues for your band and great program literature as well. (2:19)SKU: ALBDM02052 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Developing Band Clinic
Progressive, in-depth and highly organized, this is the second of four comprehensive warm-up programs used by Robert W. Smith at the podium of every honor band he guest conducts. This warm up program is designed for use in any key with just a standard student part to be included in the band’s folders. This Clinic will meet your daily warm-up needs, support your teaching objectives, and accommodate the National Standards for Music Education. There are four segments in each Clinic: tone, technique, theory and composition, and chorale. The recording included is only the fourth portion; the choral. (chorale only: 1:02)SKU: ALBDM05044 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Based on a traditional French dance melody, this popular holiday favorite has been scored for performance after only a few months of instruction. Arranged to accompany Band Expressions™ Book One, it is attainable for students in the middle of any first-year method. Perfect for your first holiday program again and again.SKU: AL26688 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Discovery 1492
This three-movement work (ISABELLA, THE QUEEN OF SPAIN * VOYAGE OF THE TALL SHIPS * THE NEW LAND: A CELEBRATION) heralds a tribute to the landing of Columbus on the shores of what is now called North America. Timely programming for 1992 or thereafter.SKU: ALBD00944 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Drummer’s Christmas Carol
Robert W. Smith takes one of the world’s best-known and best-loved melodies and fashions a highly effective new work that features your percussion section in the concert spotlight. As we have all come to expect from this brilliant young composer’s work, the energy level is extremely high, and the writing is most effective. It is one of those special works your players will enjoy rehearsing and your audiences will greet with great enthusiasm. Driving! (2:01)
SKU: ALBD9956
