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Concert Band (alphabetical):
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Concert Band (by grade):
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Marching Band
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Small Ensemble
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Choral
Programmatic
Method Books
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Concert Band Works : Grade 4
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Affirmation and Credo (Gr. 4)
was dedicated
to the Southwest Missouri State University Concert Band under the direction
of Robert Scott. It was commissioned by the Delta Rho Chapter of
Tau Beta Sigma at SMSU. Originally entitled "Symphonic Prelude",
it premiered on May 2, 1978, by the Southwest Missouri State University
Concert Band, Springfield, MO, with Robert Scott conducting. The
work opens with a slow, powerful statement and builds throughout
with extensive repetition of rhythms and thematic fragments.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US) 
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Allegheny Portrait (Gr. 4)
was commissioned for the PMEA District 5 Band Festival, John Manhollan, host, in memory of Raymond C. Schweinberg (1937-1984). The premiere performance was February 15, 1986 at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 5 Band Concert with Claude T. Smith conducting. The original title was "Allegheny Winds". This work is in overture style and features a clarinet solo in the opening section. This is a strong selection with reasonable technical demands.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $75.00 (US)
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Battle Hymn of the Republic (Gr. 4)
is a stirring work which begins with an imaginative introduction using fragments of the theme. As the work develops, the tonality also changes between major and minor keys evolving into the next section, using the familiar Civil War melody "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". An off stage cadenza follows with muffled drums and muted trumpets. The triumphant finale is sparked by a modulation with a strident rhythmic background. This is a grand concert finale especially fitting for patriotic events.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Bombasto Concert March (Gr. 4)
is dedicated to the 7th Ward Military Band, Omaha, Nebraska. This edition of O.R. Farrar's classic march has been rescored to retain the original flavor of the march and to produce the best results for today's contemporary band sounds.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $75.00 (US)
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Boys of the Old Brigade (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Canticle: All Creatures of Our God and King (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Chorale Prelude: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart (Gr. 4+)
was commissioned by the Tau Chapter of Phi Beta and Beta Mu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha for the Central Methodist College Band, Fayette, MO, in commemoration of its 75th Anniversary. Its premiere was on April 28, 1985 with Claude T. Smith conducting. The dramatic introduction is based on the first interval of the chorale. A brief clarinet solo begins the development section followed by a powerful finale. This work is appropriate for concert, ceremonial and religious settings.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Concert Celebration (Gr. 4+)
was commissioned by the Geneseo, Illinois High School Band, Victor Bianchetta, conductor. Its premiere was April 14, 1981 with Claude T. Smith conducting. The dramatic overture has a triumphant opening following with an exciting rhythmic Allegro section.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $80.00 (US)
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Concert Dance and Intermezzo (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Cresset Variations (Gr. 4)
was premiered on July 16, 1983 by the Honors Band at the Angelo State University Band Camp, with Claude T. Smith conducting. The introductory statement is followed by variations of the original theme. The woodwinds lead the variations in a waltz style with the scherzo section following using the entire band. The percussion parts are extremely important and challenging which culminate in the true spirit of this work.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $75.00 (US)
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The Distant Trumpet (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Emperata (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Fanfare, Ballad and Jubilee (Gr. 4+)
was commissioned by Beta Theta Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, Xi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, the Tennessee Tech. Fine Arts Foundation and the Tennessee Tech. Department of Music. The premiere of this work was on February 19, 1983 by the Tennessee Tech. Wind Ensemble at the Tennessee Tech. University 20th Anniversary Annual Composers Festival in Cookeville, TN with Claude T. Smith conducting. This work begins with a dramatic fanfare, followed by the ballad featuring the clarinet section with solo opportunities for the oboe, trumpet, flute, bassoon and baritone. The final portion is an allegro vivace in alla breve which calls on the resources of the entire ensemble. This work is recommended for fine high school and college ensembles.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $80.00 (US)
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Festive Proclamation (Gr. 4-)
was commissioned by the Merrillville IN High School Symphonic Band Susan A. Williams, conductor. Its premiere performance was February 7, 1984 by the Merrillville, IN High School Symphonic Band and was originally entitled "Festive Episode". This overture begins triumphantly and offers opportunities for trumpets, horns, percussion, clarinets, trombones and saxophones to be featured. This is a sure contest selection for the high school level.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Flight (Gr. 4+)
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Gala XXV: A Symphonic Overture (Gr. 4)
was commissioned by the California Band Directors Association to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the All-State Honor Band. The premiere performance was on February 21, 1982 in Hayward, California. Claude T. Smith was conducting. This work presents two principal themes which develop with the use of varying accompaniments, ensemble timbres, rhythmic techniques and solo passages. This jubilant composition is very challenging and powerful in contest use.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $80.00 (US)
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God of Our Fathers (Concert Band) (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Greensleeves: A Symphonic Setting (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Hal Leonard
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Horizons West (Gr. 4)
was commissioned by the friends of L.W. Muir in his memory. Mr. Muir was a retail music dealer in Norton, KS. The premiere performance was on July 21, 1979 by the Kansas Intercollegiate Band in Hutchison, KS with Neil Humfeld, conducting. This work, originally entitled "L.W. Muir March", is a dynamic and inventive piece set in a traditional march style.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Incidental Suite (Gr. 4+)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Inscriptions for Band (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Intrada: Adoration and Praise (Gr. 4)
was commissioned by the Industria High School Band, Vanderbuilt, TX, J.H. Castellano, conductor. This work is an impressive set of variations on the hymn tune "Praise to the Lord, The Almighty". The opening statement is very majestic, followed by challenging variations. It concludes with an optional antiphonal brass ensemble during the dramatic finale. This work is an exceptional choice for concert finales and impressive ceremonies.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $75.00 (US)
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Jubilant Prelude (Gr. 4+)
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| Publisher: Hal Leonard
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Jubilesta (Gr. 4)
was commissioned for and dedicated to Jim Vanlingham, Band Director, Gregory
Portland High School, TX, for 25 years of service and dedication to music
education. This work, originally entitled"Jubilesto". was premiered on May
24. 1985. The overture lends itself to the accomplished high school band
and offers solo opportunities to the flute, trumpet, tuba, oboe, and bassoon.
Using contrasting tempo and meter changes, this work will be an ensemble
favorite
and audience pleaser.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $75.00 (US)
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Jubilo, a Concert Overture (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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March Russe (Gr. 4)
is a transcription by the French composer, Gustave Louis Ganne. The march opens with the trumpets/horns and band in a call/response setting. This work is particularly effective when attention is given to the accents and the balance between the winds and the percussion.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Meremac Rhapsody (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Overture on an Early American Folk Hymn (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Prelude for Band (Gr. 4)
was written for the Ladue, MO High School Band, Tom Poshak, director. Skillfully written (with careful selection of range, keys, articulations and patterns), this selection sounds much more difficult than it really is. This piece is one of the most well-designed melodic works of Claude T. Smith.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $80.00 (US)
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Rejoice in Glorious Hope (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Wingert-Jones
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Shenandoah: A Sea Fantasy (Gr. 4)
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| Publisher: Hal Leonard
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Symphonic March on an English Hymn Tune (Gr. 4)
was commissioned by the Northshore Concert Band, John Paynter, conductor. The premiere of this work was on July 28, 1984 by the Northshore Concert Band at the First Annual Adult Band Conference, with Claude T. Smith conducting.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $70.00 (US)
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Symphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis (Gr. 5)
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| Publisher: Hal Leonard
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Symphonic Variations on "In Dulci Jubilo" (Gr. 4)
was premiered on June 30, 1984, by the Midwestern Music Camp of the University of Kansas, Claude T. Smith conducting. This work features the familiar carol, "Good Christian Men, Rejoice". Beginning with the hymn tune, the following section features a soli opportunity for bassoon and trombone, followed by a flute, clarinet and horn trio. Modulations, tempo and meter changes add a unique flair to this holiday work which will challenge all players in the ensemble.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
Price: $80.00 (US)
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World Freedom March (Gr. 4)
is the first composition written by Claude T. Smith. This work was written in 1954 while Claude was in the United States Army at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas for a composition contest. This march gives a stylistic example of the works that were to come from Claude T. Smith in the years following. It has not been performed or published since 1954, but was repremiered on January 3, 1998 in Warrensburg, Missouri. The members of the West Central District of the Missouri Music Educators Association had this work dedicated to Russell Coleman for his years and commitment to their District of MMEA. Russ and Claude were dear colleagues and friends who worked together for the promotion of music education throughout the world. This work is especially challenging for the trumpet section and will be a must for all students and directors to perform, as well as a stirring march for audiences.
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| Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications
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