Joseph Benjamin Earp

A well-known patriotic song from the American Civil War to welcome home loved ones fighting in the war, When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been skillfully arranged for young bands to feature the perc...

A well-known patriotic song from the American Civil War to welcome home loved ones fighting in the war, When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been skillfully arranged for young bands to feature the perc...

This new concert march honors the achievements and core memories of our lifetimes. "Ceremonious" is ideal for school functions, ceremonies, concert festivals, and concerts. Ideal for programming as an...

This new concert march honors the achievements and core memories of our lifetimes. "Ceremonious" is ideal for school functions, ceremonies, concert festivals, and concerts. Ideal for programming as an...

Arabia is based on the legend of Atlantis, a lost city in ancient Arabia. This mysterious city was buried under the sand after being destroyed by natural disasters said to be unleashed by angry Gods....

Arabia is based on the legend of Atlantis, a lost city in ancient Arabia. This mysterious city was buried under the sand after being destroyed by natural disasters said to be unleashed by angry Gods....

Ghillie Dhu (Gill-e Dew) Elf of the Forest is inspired by a friendly but often wild creature from Scottish Folklore. This mythical being is given life through the captivating writing of Joseph Benjami...

Ghillie Dhu (Gill-e Dew) Elf of the Forest is inspired by a friendly but often wild creature from Scottish Folklore. This mythical being is given life through the captivating writing of Joseph Benjami...

'Declaration Overture' has a five-note motive in an opening slow section, followed by a driving Allegro where the original five-note motive is put through a series of variations. This flexible arrange...

'Avondale Overture' is perfect for younger concert bands. Simple key changes, tempo changes, and one 7/8 measure provide appeal and interest for students and teachers alike. This flexible arrangement...

'Dramatic Prelude' begins with a 'dramatic' fanfare, which is followed by an easily accessible melody; a del segno takes you back to the 'dramatic' fanfare and an ending as exciting as the beginning....

Dedicated to William (Bill) Maupin, a friend and fellow music educator of Claude T. Smith, 'Castlebrooke Overture' is a perfect piece to introduce younger ensembles to meter changes and a couple measu...

This is the composition that started it all! 'Emperata Overture' is a wind band classic for concert and festival alike. The original publication of this work established Claude T. Smith's use of the 7...

Claude T. Smith's "Windstar Overture" stands as a testament to the composer's mastery of the wind band medium and his ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotional depth through music. With its vibrant...

Concert Variations' was written for the Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta Mu and originally premiered at the Missouri Music Educators Convention in 1975. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform...

'Tarantella' from Incidental Suite is the first movement of this suite originally scored for concert band. Claude T. Smith has elevated the basic meaning of tarantella creating engaging rhythmic inter...

'Nocturne' from Incidental Suite is the second movement of this suite originally scored for concert band. This work highlights a beautiful melodic line filled with lush and occasionally dissonant harm...

'Rondo' from Incidental Suite is the third movement of this suite originally scored for concert band. This work is rhythmically engaging from beginning to end as the percussion establish the rhythmic...

This intriguing work for percussion ensemble by Joseph Earp celebrates the first Japanese sunrise of the year. "Hatsuhi Sunrise" is an honored Japanese tradition of rising early to experience the firs...

This intriguing work for percussion ensemble by Joseph Earp celebrates the first Japanese sunrise of the year. "Hatsuhi Sunrise" is an honored Japanese tradition of rising early to experience the firs...

This intriguing work for percussion ensemble by Joseph Earp celebrates the first Japanese sunrise of the year. "Hatsuhi Sunrise" is an honored Japanese tradition of rising early to experience the firs...

This intriguing work for percussion ensemble by Joseph Earp celebrates the first Japanese sunrise of the year. "Hatsuhi Sunrise" is an honored Japanese tradition of rising early to experience the firs...

Rodgit (soft G when pronouncing as in Roger) was a wonderful cat and special family member to Joseph Earp. His name was made up by his son, Jackson. "PURR-Snickety" was written in memory of Rodgit but...

Rodgit (soft G when pronouncing as in Roger) was a wonderful cat and special family member to Joseph Earp. His name was made up by his son, Jackson. "PURR-Snickety" was written in memory of Rodgit but...

This programmatic composition, inspired by the many ghost stories that have come from the mysterious occurrence of lights on Brown Mountain, North Carolina, musically tells the story of a missing 19th...