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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)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£55.50Quintilian - By Robert W. Smith
Quintilian was inspired by the work of the ancient Roman philosopher and educator of the same name, who set forth the original seven liberal arts as the ideal curriculum for educated citizens. After a stirring Roman style fanfare, Mr. Smith uses a quintal theme in both harmony and rhythm to propel the work through its development to a highly dramatic conclusion. This work deserves your close attention! Riveting. (2:38)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£54.95Ukrainian Bell Carol - Setting by Robert W. Smith
It's a win-win situation: a wonderfully beautiful concert setting and a performance piece that will motivate your percussionists to want to play mallet instruments. Robert W. Smith scores the mallet part for bells, vibes, and chimes, but everything can be performed on just bells. You'll also be pleasantly surprised to find this work easy to play despite sounding much more difficult. This is a wonderful opportunity to make your holidays happy! (2:08)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£53.95March of the Magical Toys - By Robert W. Smith
"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Santa had dropped through the chimney with care, hoping the children would be up the stairs. He placed all the toys round the tree with delight, and wiggled his nose at the stroke of midnight. The toys came alive and marched round and round, singing and dancing to holiday sounds." So begins Robert W. Smith's program notes. Need more be said? Here is that "Smith creativity" at its finest! (2:31)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£73.00All Is Calm (Based on "Silent Night") - Traditional / arr. Robert W. Smith
Here's a moving holiday work based on "Silent Night." Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble (or a combination of players), Robert W. Smith has staged a master work for young band. This very touching arrangement will be a holiday classic you can use from year to year. (3:09)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£58.50On the Rising Winds - By Robert W. Smith
Imagine an early morning rural scene as a small aircraft takes off in flight and slowly ascends while the natural beauty of the countryside below unfolds. Beginning with the softest of winds, the mysterious introduction gives way to the exuberance of flight. Robert W. Smith expands our musical horizons through this supremely atmospheric imagery with winds and percussion. Theater in music! (4:10)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£58.50Kronos - By Robert W. Smith
Here's a refreshing and energetic original work from Robert W. Smith inspired by the mythological keeper of time. Featuring a wide variety of textures and tone colors intertwined with characteristic driving rhythms that only sound difficult, this dynamic composition will fascinate listeners and performers alike. Another winner. (5:37)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£67.00The Tempest - By Robert W. Smith
The dictionary tells us that a tempest is "a violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow or hail." In the hands of Robert W. Smith, the scoring supplies all of the fury and rage within the instruments of your band. This work takes us "by the bootstraps" right into the raw power of Mother Nature. (2:16)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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