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£78.99Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus - Robert W. Smith
It's 1897 in New York City. A young girl writes to the editor of the New York Sun questioning the existence of Santa Claus. The classic editorial response "Yes, Virginia" has charmed generations of families during the yuletide season. Robert W. Smith has set this inspiring text to music for performance at any holiday concert. Featuring a narrator, the band setting includes holiday favorites that bring these famous words to life. Why not ask your principal or superintendent to perform with the band this year? Suitable for performance by ensembles at many levels, "Yes, Virginia" reminds us all of the wonders of the holiday season as seen through a child's eyes!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£78.99Time, Tone, Tune, Technique - Robert W. Smith
The "4 T's" of band performance are addressed in this fundamental warmup set by Robert W. Smith. TIME is presented in multiple meters with options to clap/play with or without a metronome. Two chorale exercises focus on TONE production. We focus on TUNE with tuning chord sequence. TECHNIQUE features a scale/key exercise for technical facility through daily use. An excellent band warm up and pedagogical tool!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Christmas Declaration - R. W. Smith
Robert W. Smith's "Christmas Declaration" has become a standard of holiday band concerts, and this arrangement for the Barnhouse "Build-A-Band" series now presents this modern classic in a setting accessible to bands of limited instrumentation and size. Subtitled "A Holiday Flourish For Band," this work is the perfect opener or closer for your holiday program. Guaranteed to add holiday cheer to your Christmas concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00
Concert Piece - Claude T. Smith
Written for accomplished soloist Brian Bowman, principal Euphonium in the US Air Force Band, as a commissioned work under conductor Col. Arnald Gabriel, this composition is for virtuoso soloist and concert band. It calls for expressive phrasing especially through the Lento and Andante sections. Smith incorporates mixed meters and his signature 7/8 bar to create a dance-like lift. A concert showpiece that contains a challenging cadenza for the soloist. Also provided is the cadenza as performed by Bowman.Solo is grade 6.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£137.00
Symphony No. 1 For Band - Claude T. Smith
Commissioned by the National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi and the National Honorary Band Sorority of Tau Beta Sigma, this sparkling masterwork contains four distinctive movements highlighting Smith's use of unique harmonic language, lavish melodies and imaginative rhythms. A virtuosic work for advanced wind ensembles.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50
March On An Irish Air - Claude T. Smith
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 library.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Marche Russe - Claude T. Smith
Written by French composer, Gustave Louis Ganne and skillfully transcribed by Claude T. Smith. Classic yet contemporary.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£93.50Prelude For Band - Claude T. Smith
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 than it really is. Spectacular!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99World Freedom March - Claude T. Smith
A wonderful first march by the young Claude T. Smith. This work is especially challenging for the trumpet section. Full of power, this march will stir the spirits of performers and audiences alike.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Honor Guard March - C.T. Smith
Previously unpublished, "Honor Guard March" was composed by Claude T. Smith in 1959 while he was teaching in Cozad, NE. Premiered in 1961, this march has remained unknown until now! Written in traditional form, this march contains a contemporary flair and sound that is unique to this composer's distinctive style. Featuring an unusual meter shift (from 6/8 to alla breve at the trio) this march is an excellent choice for concert and festival use!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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