Claude T. Smith Noten für Blasorchester

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.

An energetic work for full orchestra with driving percussion throughout the Allegro sections. The Andante section features beautiful 'strings only' harmonies which then envelops the full orchestra in...

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...

Subtitled 'A Festival Fanfare Selection' this work is at times dramatic and graceful. Featuring 7/8 bars, quarter-note triplets, accents off the beat and driving eighth notes which drive and add power...

This is one of Claude's most difficult later works. An excellent choice for outstanding high school, university and professional bands looking for a challenge. Great writing throughout; featuring a ba...

One of the most well-designed melodic works of Claude T. Smith. This piece is skillfully written with careful selection of range, keys, articulations and patterns, making it sound much more difficult...

Feelings of a South American festival come to life through fiery brass and percussion writing and a hint of Latin jazz. Sure to be a favorite of performers and audiences. Chido!

Contrasting tempos and timbres propel the excitement in this contrasting and rhythmic work. Particularly demanding for percussionists. Well-suited for contest and festival performances.

This spirited overture begins with a trumpet solo with additional solo opportunities for flute, trombone, clarinet and horn. The saxophone, flute/oboe and percussion sections are also featured. The ch...

A bold exciting march expertly blended with the English tune 'Terra Beata' more commonly known as the hymn 'This Is My Father's World.' An exciting arrangement for advancing ensembles.

The lovely choral beginning, featuring the familiar carol 'Good Christian Men, Rejoice,' sets the groundwork for this unique work. The piece features soli opportunity for bassoon and trombone, followe...