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£63.99Fiesta La Vida - Robert W. Smith
Written in tribute to a young musician who loved his Mexican musical heritage, Robert W. Smith has created this concert/festival work that will be a standard in the young band repertoire. Inspired by classic band literature as well as the unique flavors of the Mariachi culture, Fiesta La Vida is a celebration of life and music. The infectious rhythmic figures combined with the melodic and harmonic effects will make your developing band sound mature and at their absolute best!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Mirages - Robert W. Smith
Bold and dramatic, this compelling work by composer Robert W. Smith will be a welcome addition to the standard repertoire for the developing band. Beginning with a powerful brass statement, the woodwinds and percussion respond in an equally forceful manner. Using unique harmonic effects for this level of performance, "Mirages" provides excellent opportunities for all sections of the band to grow and flourish in a more mature musical setting. "Mirages" will be a valued resource to your concert programming and teaching literature for many years to come!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Legend of the Queen Anne's Revenge - Robert W. Smith
American history comes to life with this inspired work from composer Robert W. Smith. "Legend of the Queen Anne's Revenge" is a work for the developing concert band inspired by the sailing ship of the same name and its infamous captain known as Blackbeard. Featuring rollicking nautical themes and a dark journey into "Davy Jones Locker" featuring the tuba, the piece will be a favorite of your students and audience. Fun to prepare and educationally sound!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.50Relativo - Robert W. Smith
This impressive concert/festival work by Robert W. Smith will be a welcome addition to the standard repertoire. Based on the concept of relativity, the composer uses related rhythms, melodic motifs and key centers to create a rich musical tapestry. Equally rich in educational concepts and teaching opportunities, we predict "Relativo" will become part of your personal teaching repertoire for years to come.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Fanfare on an Old French Carol - Robert W. Smith
Based on the French carol "Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella," this beautiful arrangement for the concert band is perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert. In addition to the dramatic opening and closing statements, Robert W. Smith has contrasted the timeless melody through instrumental color with features for both woodwind and brass choirs. A musically rewarding arrangement that will be part of your holiday repertoire for years to come!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£89.99The Symphony of Souls - Robert W. Smith
This stunning composition by Robert W. Smith is actually a full symphony in smaller proportions. The piece was composed to commemorate the Battle of Bad Axe, the historic last Indian-American battle fought east of the Mississippi River. Written in four descriptive movements entitled Foreshadows, Warriors, Carnage, and Elegy, the piece evokes powerful sounds and imagery through contemporary scoring techniques while being technically accessible to most concert bands. Unique percussion effects combined with creative scoring provide an experience that your band and audience will not soon forget.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.00The Quest (Symphony No. 3, 'Don Quixote,' Mvt. I) - Robert W. Smith
At long last, Robert W. Smith gives us another major work based upon classic literature. Symphony No. 3 Don Quixote musically portrays the classic tale of the errant knight, his trusty yet bumbling squire and their adventures in the name of chivalry. The Quest, the first of four movements, is distinctly Spanish in flavor. Using a blend of classic and contemporary techniques, the composer weaves together a sonic tale of the gentleman of La Mancha who takes up his lance and sword to defend those that are helpless and destroy those that are evil. Captivating, musical and full of vivid imagery, Symphony No. 3 "Don Quixote" will be a performance that is memorable for performer and audience alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50American Flourish - Robert W. Smith
Based on traditional American melodies including "Yankee Doodle", "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Shenandoah", Robert W. Smith's "American Flourish" is a light, yet musically substantive addition to the repertoire. An excellent programming choice for any concert that requires an American patriotic selection, this setting is easy to prepare and yields very effective results.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Southwest Summer - Robert W. Smith
Composer Robert W. Smith has enjoyed his sojourns in the great state of Texas each summer since 1985. In a recent visit to the southwest with his family, he was inspired to sketch three impressions of the Lone Star State. Desert Dawn opens the work with Native-American overtones depicting the warmth of the sunrise over a beautiful southwestern vista. Anyone ever visiting San Antonio will delight in the Paseo Del Rio depicting the light and lively Riverwalk of this great city. The energetic and powerful Longhorns concludes the work with a sense of joy while celebrating this uniquely American way of life. Suitable for concert and festival performance, "Southwest Summer" will be a valued addition to your next program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.50Promising Skies - Robert W. Smith
In late August of 2005, the normally festive skies over the city of New Orleans began to change. As Hurricane Katrina approached the city, the skies promised a weather event of unprecedented proportions. Composer Robert W. Smith was commissioned by the United State Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans to create this symphonic tone poem recreating and commemorating the Katrina experience. Beginning with "Blue Sky," the jazz of the historic city provides the musical inspiration. Soon, the "Threatening Sky" arrives giving way to the "Raging Sky." Finally, the "Dawn of a New Sky" brings hope as the city is reborn to share its musical gifts once again."Promising Skies" is large work for concert band at the medium advanced level. Using the American art form of jazz as its base along with unusual percussive effects, the piece is a unique and welcome contribution to the repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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