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...

“Chorale Prelude: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” is a dramatic and beautiful setting of the well-known hymn Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as...

Claude T. Smith’s setting of For The Beauty Of The Earth as this chorale prelude develops the original hymn by Conrad Kocher. It celebrates our beautiful Earth, the skies above us, and the joy of lovi...

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 is one of the most well-known spiritual songs known to date. Claude T. Smith cleverly created this band setting forming variations throughout. With Smith’s passing in December of 1987, t...

“Zia, Zia!” is festive and lively, with all the flavor of a Spanish parade. Claude T. Smith has done a masterful job as he created this Spanish March. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to per...

“America The Beautiful” continues to be an expression of patriotism at its finest. It conveys an attitude of appreciation and gratitude for the nation's extraordinary physical beauty and abundance, wi...

The original of this arrangement continues to be one of Claude T. Smith’s most performed works. The opening theme sparkles with rhythmic energy and harmonic structure that never grow old. The Andante...

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.