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£73.50Symphonic Festival - By Robert W. Smith
With authoritative, bold strokes, Robert W. Smith launches this dramatic, multifaceted overture for concert band. Two richly contrasting themes play against one another and culminate in a searing final segment. This work demands a place in your library.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£62.95Precious Lord, Lead Me Home - By Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith dedicates this setting of PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HAND to the memory of a close friend, fellow musician and educator. This requiem for a fallen comrade is a celebration of life, intended to be performed in memory of all music educators who have changed the lives of student musicians. The power, the tears, the hope . . . it's all here, from exhiliration to heartbreak. The final closing measures may well be one of the most musically moving moments ever! (duration 5:57)
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£86.00The Great Locomotive Chase - By Robert W. Smith
Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and effects. Listeners become engulfed in the vivid sounds. You can almost smell the smoke. This is an exciting original concert opener or closer. All aboard! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£86.00When Summer Takes Flight - By Robert W. Smith
This brilliant new work at the young level by master composer Robert W. Smith begins with a characteristic fanfare with an elegant ballad-like section. The rhythms sounds hard but are easy to conquer. A stirring new work! (3:23)
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£84.00Developing Band Clinic - By Robert W. Smith
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)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£84.00Hymnsong Variants - By Robert W. Smith
This work, from the pen of Robert W. Smith, consists of an original theme with a set of three variations. A charismatic melody sets the scene and knits itself to a trio of stunning contrasts. As one expects from this talented composer, percussion plays a vital role to add hue and texture, driving the piece to a forceful finale. A dazzling display! (4:21)
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£84.00African Bell Carol (for Percussion and Winds) - Traditional / arr. Robert W. Smith
The traditional "Ukranian Bell Carol" has been expertly scored in a multi-cultural setting for young band and percussion by veteran arranger Robert W. Smith. The arrangement begins quietly with percussion disguising the familiar melodic material. A series of musical evolutions builds to an impressive conclusion. This selection is sure to be a holiday treat for years to come. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£58.50Valdres - By Johannes Hanssen / arr. Robert W. Smith
The Norwegian March Valdres is a respected composition found in the libraries of fine concert bands throughout the world. Robert W. Smith has reworked this piece, reducing the level of difficulty so that it can be enjoyed by almost any concert band. Sophisticated and elegant.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£79.00America the Beautiful - By Samuel A. Ward / arr. Robert W. Smith
A solitary timpani roll opens this sweeping work. With dignified majesty, America the Beautiful pays tribute to our great nation. In a very easy-play version, this Robert W. Smith scoring allows the patriotic anthem to be performed by the youngest or least experienced ensemble. It also serves as a quick-rehearsing title for those last-minute concert needs. Simple yet effective! (2:51)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£55.50Variant on an Old English Carol - Arr. Robert W. Smith
Based on the classically familiar GREENSLEEVES, here is a poignant setting with musical lines from forceful to flowing. Robert W. Smith stamps the work with his unique sound sculpturing to give a highly atmospheric scoring. Minimal rehearsal time will be needed to assure a dramatic performance. Intense and satisfying! (2:11)
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