Joseph Benjamin Earp

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....

'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...

Santa's Majesty was inspired by the promise and grandeur presented by Santa Claus, a figure in whom many people place their faith, hoping, in turn, for good to come to those surrounding them. The inte...

Airwaves is a captivating concert band composition that captures the energy and freedom of sound as it moves through the atmosphere. With its dynamic rhythms, sweeping melodies, and vibrant instrument...

Airwaves is a captivating concert band composition that captures the energy and freedom of sound as it moves through the atmosphere. With its dynamic rhythms, sweeping melodies, and vibrant instrument...

Loved, Never Alone is a heartfelt concert piece that beautifully captures the journey of a parent's unwavering support as their child grows. With emotional melodies and tender harmonies, this composit...

Loved, Never Alone is a heartfelt concert piece that beautifully captures the journey of a parent's unwavering support as their child grows. With emotional melodies and tender harmonies, this composit...

Zerzura transports listeners to a mythical desert where the legendary "oasis of dreams" awaits. Rich melodies and intricate rhythms weave a tale of adventure, discovery, and mystery. Lush harmonies an...

Zerzura transports listeners to a mythical desert where the legendary "oasis of dreams" awaits. Rich melodies and intricate rhythms weave a tale of adventure, discovery, and mystery. Lush harmonies an...

This medley of classic patriotic tunes pays tribute to Veterans and Active Duty service members whose sacrifices protect our freedoms. Red White and Blue by Joseph Benjamin Earp is appropriate for Vet...

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...