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£87.50The Iliad (from (Symphony No. 2)) - Robert W. Smith
Calls to war are the prelude to this first movement of Robert W. Smith's for band, based on the classic story of 'The Odyssey'. You'll experience the squeaky wheels of the Trojan horse, the forest burning, and the sword fight amidst the distinguished regal melodies and energetic rhythms that drive to a conclusion. The ocean's presence is evident in the optional transition to the second movement, "The Winds of Poseidon" (BD9923). Much awaited, this work is monumental in nature. (7:44)
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£66.95Declaration and Flourish (Movement III from the ) - Robert W. Smith
The final installment of Robert W. Smith's was inspired by both "Flourish for Wind Band" and "English Folk Song Suite." As the title implies, the work is bold and compelling. Consider programming the entire Suite which includes "Wassail" (24758) and "Greensleeves: A Fantasia for Band" (26749). (2:46)
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£66.95To Dance in the Secret Garden - Robert W. Smith
From the pen of the renowned Robert W. Smith comes this work which includes all of his compositional trademarks: highly inventive percussion writing, stylistic solo creation, and tension and release, all with brilliant use of occasional dissonance sounding much more difficult than it plays. This is not for the faint of heart, but well within the grasp of a quality ensemble. Dynamic and highly dramatic! (5:56)
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£37.95Soaring Through Ionian Skies (A Diatonic Adventure for Band) - Robert W. Smith
A superb Robert W. Smith creation built on the foundation of the Ionian mode, this work provides a wonderful opportunity to teach the history of this mode though performance literature. As the title implies, the melodic content flows throughout the work. Warm and rich with a driving pulse, this one is a winner! (2:13)
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£64.50Fanfare and Processional on an Old English Carol - Robert W. Smith
Based on the English carol "Adeste Fidelis," this sparkling new setting was written as an opener for a holiday concert or pageant. With Robert W. Smith's highly inventive trademark use of percussion and soaring wind lines, this work will effectively launch any concert performance. Highest energy! (3:20)
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£92.50Aces - Robert W. Smith
Composed for the United States Air Force Academy, "Aces" pays tribute to those that soar the skies. Beginning with a brilliant and majestic fanfare, the piece quickly develops through bold musical material wrought with tension and energy. Following the return of the opening theme in a beautiful and lyrical setting, "Aces" culminates in a flurry of excitement as our jets soar into the distance. A spectacular work by Robert W. Smith for the accomplished concert band!Original Item#: RWS-1501-00
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£53.95March of the Magical Toys - Robert W. Smith
"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Santa had dropped through the chimney with care, hoping the children would be up the stairs. He placed all the toys round the tree with delight, and wiggled his nose at the stroke of midnight. The toys came alive and marched round and round, singing and dancing to holiday sounds." So begins Robert W. Smith's program notes. Need more be said? Here is that "Smith creativity" at its finest! (2:31)
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£62.95Wassail - Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, the clarinet choir introduces the song in its original form. Using Vaughan Williams as the inspiration, the melody is explored and restated in multiple variations using the various timbral colors of the concert band. This publication marks the first movement of Smith's "Vaughan Williams Suite."
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£195.00Twelve Seconds to the Moon - Robert W. Smith
is a celebration of man's conquest of the sky and the heavens above. While the Wright Brothers' first manned flight lasted a mere twelve seconds, astronauts were soon walking the surface of the moon. Robert W. Smith's spectacular sonic adventure stretches the envelope with some of the most exotic and adventurous scoring for percussion and winds ever achieved. Searing and blistering musical lines merge with explosive percussion to make this one of the most sensational works for wind ensemble or concert band in concert band literature today. (12:06)
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£98.50The Winds of Poseidon (from (Symphony No. 2)) - Robert W. Smith
launches the eagerly awaited Second Symphony from the pen of Robert W. Smith. This work, the second movement of the symphony, is based on the classic story Odysseus is the shipwrecked warrior who wanders the land and sea for ten years, and this bold musical statement captures the essence of the powerful winds and waves that propel Odysseus on his journey. The center section was inspired by the tale of the Sirens, whose beautiful and captivating singing lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks. The genius of the composer is strongly in evidence in this gigantic musical tale. (7:33)
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