Edvard Grieg's early musical training took place in Germany, but philosophical constraints sent him back to his native Norway, where he began what is now referred to as the Norwegian School. He is best known for his Peery Gynt Suites, No. 1 & No. 2,...
A lovely collection sure to complete your holiday program: "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Ukrainian Bell Carol," and "Once in Royal David's City." A Carol Celebration is just the present to place on your winter program. ...
Based upon the traditional carol "Away in a Manger," this setting, subtitled "Till Morning Is Nigh," explores contemporary harmonies and textures. The carol is structured in 4/4 time as opposed to the customary 3/4 time, which allows the listener to...
This original composition was inspired by the Declaration of Independence. The narrator revisits excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's words in the document, leaving your audiences in awe. Patriotic by nature, yet contemporary in musical construction,...
With a supremely atmospheric setting, this original overture provides a crisp, grand major work with wonderful content, but minimal technical demands. Sweeping lyrical thematic material meshes superlatively with strong rhythmic content. This work...
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. ...
Here's a moving holiday work based on "Silent Night." Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble (or a combination of players), Robert W. Smith has staged a master work for young band. This very...
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...
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