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£107.50Sancho and the Windmills (Symphony No. 3, Mvt. 3) - Robert W. Smith
The third of four movements in Robert W. Smith's epic work Don Quixote, the listener is treated to the comic relief that permeates the entire literary story line. Beginning with the opening bassoon solo characterizing Sancho Panza on his donkey, the composer uses unique percussion effects to convey the hapless hero and his never-ending battle to stay up on his horse Rocinante. The listener can hear the rusty suit of armor as Don Quixote continually falls from his horse in one adventure after another. Perhaps the most memorable imagery in the entire literary epic is Don Quixote's battle with the windmills. Using harmonic effects combined with unique percussion scoring, the composer has brought this tale to life through the unfocused eyes of the knight. Funny, yet with a sense of sadness, Sancho and the Windmills will be a favorite moment in the performance of Symphony No. 3 "Don Quixote".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50American Flourish - Robert W. Smith
Based on traditional American melodies including "Yankee Doodle", "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Shenandoah", Robert W. Smith's "American Flourish" is a light, yet musically substantive addition to the repertoire. An excellent programming choice for any concert that requires an American patriotic selection, this setting is easy to prepare and yields very effective results.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Southwest Summer - Robert W. Smith
Composer Robert W. Smith has enjoyed his sojourns in the great state of Texas each summer since 1985. In a recent visit to the southwest with his family, he was inspired to sketch three impressions of the Lone Star State. Desert Dawn opens the work with Native-American overtones depicting the warmth of the sunrise over a beautiful southwestern vista. Anyone ever visiting San Antonio will delight in the Paseo Del Rio depicting the light and lively Riverwalk of this great city. The energetic and powerful Longhorns concludes the work with a sense of joy while celebrating this uniquely American way of life. Suitable for concert and festival performance, "Southwest Summer" will be a valued addition to your next program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£164.50Promising Skies - Robert W. Smith
In late August of 2005, the normally festive skies over the city of New Orleans began to change. As Hurricane Katrina approached the city, the skies promised a weather event of unprecedented proportions. Composer Robert W. Smith was commissioned by the United State Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans to create this symphonic tone poem recreating and commemorating the Katrina experience. Beginning with "Blue Sky," the jazz of the historic city provides the musical inspiration. Soon, the "Threatening Sky" arrives giving way to the "Raging Sky." Finally, the "Dawn of a New Sky" brings hope as the city is reborn to share its musical gifts once again."Promising Skies" is large work for concert band at the medium advanced level. Using the American art form of jazz as its base along with unusual percussive effects, the piece is a unique and welcome contribution to the repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£74.99Dreams - Robert W. Smith
A beautiful and poignant lyrical work, this tender composition by Robert W. Smith is a welcome addition to the concert band repertoire. Featuring small instrumental choirs and soloists throughout, "Dreams" includes a beautiful melody moving amid lush harmonies leading to a soaring full ensemble. All solos are cross-cued allowing the piece to be programmed by a wide variety of bands. Appropriate for concert and festival performance, "Dreams" will be a welcome addition to any program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Mekong - Robert W. Smith
Mekong is a river that flows through the heart of Vietnam. Robert W. Smith has created this composition for band based on the Mekong River delta's historic significance during the Vietnam War of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and haunting melodies, lush and dissonant harmonies and acoustically created sound effects combine to provide a concert performance experience that will not be forgotten by performer or audience. This piece completes a compositional journey the composer began in Korea to honor his father and those who served in Southeast Asia. "Mekong" is highly recommended as a concert showcase and is an emotionally moving tribute to the military veterans of the Vietnam War.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£107.50The Road Less Traveled - Robert Longfield
This dramatic, edgy overture/tone poem depicts the adventurous, and often risky and dangerous journey down the figurative "road less traveled" of Robert Frost's famous poem.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£83.50Salvation - Robert W. Smith
The Russian hymn "Salvation Is Created" was composed by Peter Tchesnokov in 1912. Transcribed many times over the century, it has become a standard in the repertoire for choir, orchestra and band. Composer Robert W. Smith has used this timeless melody to create a new interpretive statement for the concert band. From the soft and delicate opening phrases to the contrasting full band response, the piece progresses through multiple variations and treatments. The final section of the work presents the hymn in a more standard setting leading to a powerful conclusion. Suitable for contest/festival performance as well as any concert program, this may become a standard in the repertoire. An excellent programming choice.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£91.99Crush - Robert W. Smith
A flurry of musical excitement and energy, "Crush" is a valued addition to the concert band repertoire by Robert W. Smith. Driving rhythmic interplay with soaring melodic lines merge in contemporary fashion creating a musically exciting experience for the band and audience. Suitable for concert and festival performance, "Crush" was written as a closing concert statement and premiered at the Michigan Music Educators Association convention. Rewarding both as a musical and educational work, your band will love to rehearse and perform "Crush." Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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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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