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...

The Sound and the Fury was inspired by the literary work of the same name by William Faulkner, known for his epic portrayal of the conflicts between the old and new South. Opening with a vibrant drama...

The Sound and the Fury was inspired by the literary work of the same name by William Faulkner, known for his epic portrayal of the conflicts between the old and new South. Opening with a vibrant drama...

A superb Robert W. Smith creation built on the foundation of the Ionian mode. A wonderful opportunity to teach the history of this mode through performance literature. As the title implies, the melodi...

Inspired by the devastating hurricane season during the summer of 2004, the subtitle of this work is 'Ivan.' The Second Storm begins with a calm melodic introduction 'Before the Storm' and, as the fur...

Inspired by the devastating hurricane season during the summer of 2004, the subtitle of this work is 'Ivan.' The Second Storm begins with a calm melodic introduction 'Before the Storm' and, as the fur...

Red is a popular work by Robert W. Smith scored for full orchestra. As the first movement from "Krisanna's Colors", the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and m...

Red is a popular work by Robert W. Smith scored for full orchestra. As the first movement from "Krisanna's Colors", the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and m...

Simple, yet elegant and graceful, "Blue" is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith scored for the full orchestra. Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz make "Blue" a rich educa...

Simple, yet elegant and graceful, "Blue" is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith scored for the full orchestra. Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz make "Blue" a rich educa...

Yellow is a delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance, scored here for the full orchestra. As the third movement from Krisanna's Colors, the piece is inspired by her colo...

Yellow is a delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance, scored here for the full orchestra. As the third movement from Krisanna's Colors, the piece is inspired by her colo...

Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art,"...

Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art,"...

Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art,"...

Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art,"...

The traditional carol O Holy Night has been re-imagined in a completely different setting for full orchestra. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the Serengeti and jungle...

The traditional carol O Holy Night has been re-imagined in a completely different setting for full orchestra. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the Serengeti and jungle...

Two Beethovian Sketches outlines a new look at Beethoven, from the pen of Robert W. Smith. A strikingly lovely string and piano setting of the ever popular Moonlight Sonata is featured first. Smith's...

Two Beethovian Sketches outlines a new look at Beethoven, from the pen of Robert W. Smith. A strikingly lovely string and piano setting of the ever popular Moonlight Sonata is featured first. Smith's...

An enthusiastic opener or closer for spring concerts! The musical celebration runs wild but works perfectly for beginning players! Correlates with Orchestra Expressions, Book One. This title is availa...

An enthusiastic opener or closer for spring concerts! The musical celebration runs wild but works perfectly for beginning players! Correlates with Orchestra Expressions, Book One. This title is availa...

The Latin name for our largest living land animal provides the title for this solo for bass with orchestra. Beginning with the 'awakening,' the solo continues with the first lumbering steps before the...

The Latin name for our largest living land animal provides the title for this solo for bass with orchestra. Beginning with the 'awakening,' the solo continues with the first lumbering steps before the...

Inspired by the composer's visit to a war memorial on a day when children were playing in a nearby field, this remarkable new work begins with a simple and reflective hymn that gives way to a youthful...