Claude T. Smith

In "American Folk Song Trilogy," Claude T. Smith masterfully brings to life the rich tapestry of American musical traditions, paying homage to the timeless melodies and enduring spirit of folk music....

Claude T. Smith is well known for taking hymn tunes and creating thrilling arrangements. God of Our Fathers, our National Hymn, opens with an ominous trumpet and trombone trio introduction, followed b...

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...

A contemporary masterwork for full orchestra! A driving, rhythmic opening, characteristic of the Claude Smith style, transitions to a beautiful lyric and rubato Lento, featuring a brief cello solo. Bu...

'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...

Preludio corale: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart è un'ambientazione drammatica e bellissima del noto inno Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart. Questo arrangiamento flessibile consente agli ensemble di eseguire l'opera...

L'ambientazione di Claude T. Smith di For The Beauty Of The Earth come questo preludio corale sviluppa l'inno originale di Conrad Kocher. Celebra la nostra bella Terra, i cieli sopra di noi e la gioia...

Claude T. Smith’s setting of All Things Bright and Beautiful as this chorale prelude develops the Old English hymn. It celebrates the creation of our beautiful world and all the wonderful things livin...

Amazing Grace è una delle canzoni spirituali più conosciute fino ad oggi. Claude T. Smith ha abilmente creato questa composizione per banda formando variazioni in tutto il brano. Con la scomparsa di S...

Zia, Zia! è festosa e vivace, con tutto il sapore di una parata spagnola. Claude T. Smith ha fatto un lavoro magistrale nel creare questa marcia spagnola. Questo arrangiamento flessibile permette agli...

America The Beautiful continua a essere un'espressione di patriottismo al suo meglio. Trasmette un atteggiamento di apprezzamento e gratitudine per la straordinaria bellezza fisica e l'abbondanza dell...

L'originale di questo arrangiamento continua a essere uno dei lavori più eseguiti di Claude T. Smith. Il tema di apertura brilla di energia ritmica e struttura armonica che non invecchiano mai. La sez...

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...

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.