Claude T. Smith

'God of Our Fathers' is based on the hymn with the same name and is one of the most iconic American Christian hymns dating back to the 19th-century. Claude T. Smith's concert band arrangement of this...

Choralvorspiel: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart ist eine dramatische und schöne Vertonung der bekannten Hymne "Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart". Dieses flexible Arrangement ermöglicht es Ensembles, das Werk mit nur...

Claude T. Smiths Vertonung von For The Beauty Of The Earth als Choralvorspiel ist eine Weiterentwicklung der ursprünglichen Hymne von Conrad Kocher. Es feiert unsere schöne Erde, den Himmel über uns u...

Claude T. Smiths Vertonung von All Things Bright and Beautiful als Choralvorspiel entwickelt die alte englische Hymne weiter. Es feiert die Schöpfung unserer schönen Welt und all die wunderbaren Dinge...

Amazing Grace ist eines der bekanntesten geistlichen Lieder, die bis heute bekannt sind. Claude T. Smith schuf auf geschickte Weise diese Bandvertonung, die durchgehend Variationen enthält. Als Smith...

Zia, Zia! ist festlich und lebendig, mit dem ganzen Flair einer spanischen Parade. Claude T. Smith hat bei der Schaffung dieses spanischen Marsches eine meisterhafte Arbeit geleistet. Dieses flexible...

America The Beautiful ist nach wie vor ein Ausdruck von Patriotismus in seiner schönsten Form. Es vermittelt eine Haltung der Wertschätzung und Dankbarkeit für die außergewöhnliche Schönheit und den R...

One of Claude T. Smith's last completed works, 'Raise Your Voice in Song' was commissioned by the Nebraska Music Educators Association for the 50th Anniversary on NMEA! It was written for the 1986 All...

This concert march contains tutti passages perfect for focusing on balance within the ensemble. The overall effectiveness of this rhythmic, choral march is enhanced by a slightly slower tempo. A great...

Tucked between the sparkling allegro theme is a lovely contrasting lyrical section. Wonderful for getting young players excited about lyrical pieces. The flute section especially will enjoy their role...

Take your performers and audience on a trip to a South American festival! Skillful scoring with extensive doubling and cues allows performance success for smaller ensembles. The Latin melody and livel...

In this impressive concert chorale, Claude T. Smith has created a significant addition to easy literature. And the long tones and dynamic nuances make it a great teaching or warm-up piece.

Beautifully written to ensure success with younger ensembles. This overture is wonderfully developed with captivating rhythmic themes and dynamics. The reoccurring theme allows players the opportunity...

This delightful multi-meter overture is a treasure! The light detached rhythmic style and lively tempo drive the music. A flute, saxophone and trumpet solo in the middle section give it added variety....

Beautiful scoring of a traditional folk song with a contemporary feel. Well suited to younger ensembles being introduced to lyrical performance material.

Introduce your younger ensembles to Spanish march style with this wonderful composition full of colorful percussion scoring. An excellent vehicle for emphasizing clean articulations and dramatic dynam...

Commissioned by the National Honorary Band Fraternity and Sorority of Kappa Kappa Psi, this brilliant work is exemplary of Claude T. Smith's consummate mastery of the concert band medium. The four def...

One of the most most enduring melodies of all time has been sensitively arranged by the incomparable talent, Claude T. Smith. Intriguing combinations of wind colors and contrapuntal textures make this...

In his signature style, Claude T. Smith has created another significant work by setting this famous folk hymn. This work is truly an excellent concert or contest choice.

We are honored to present the late Claude T. Smith's last commission for young band. The musical legacy of one of the most-loved band composers continues with this sensitive orchestration.

Long tones, dynamic contrasts and long flowing lines make Claude T. Smith's chorale setting of this beautiful Old English melody an outstanding warm-up or concert selection.

Based on the well-known Irish air, 'Minstrel Boy,' and harmonized in a traditional manner but with the special flair and treatment of Claude T. Smith. A delightful and alluring addition to any band li...

Written by French composer, Gustave Louis Ganne and skillfully transcribed by Claude T. Smith. Classic yet contemporary.

This work is a skillful blend of both the medieval Spanish dance form and contemporary ballet. Through a set of dance variations which contrast in mood and meter, the work unfolds through challenging...

Full, resonant scoring, moderate ranges and interesting rhythmic themes are the hallmark of this captivating overture. Exceptional teaching choice for advanced middle school and high school bands and...