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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)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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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.
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£84.00The Great Steamboat Race - By Robert W. Smith
You will smell the smoke and feel the mist on your face. This innovative work by renowned composer Robert W. Smith musically recounts a famous race between two paddle boats, the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez, on the Mississippi River during the summer of 1870. It's everything you expect. Don't miss this dynamic new work. (4:34)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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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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£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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£55.50Quintilian - 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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£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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£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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£54.95America, the Beautiful - Music by Samuel A. Ward, words by Katherine Lee Bates / arr. Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
The Smith and Story duo has scored this lush rendition to correlate with the first year of the BAND EXPRESSIONS curriculum, though it will add a patriotic flare to any program. This new arrangement of the classic work includes great textures and harmonies for your beginners. (2:01)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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