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...
This saxophone quartet of Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria is a delicate and delightful way to showcase the musical maturity of your students. Arranged with great care to preserve the original intent of the...
An energetic work for full orchestra with driving percussion throughout the Allegro sections. The Andante section features beautiful 'strings only' harmonies which then envelops the full orchestra in...
“Juvenescence" is a great opener for any program or as a stand alone piece. It’s very accessible for most junior high through high school bands. The mixed meter will provide teaching moments as well a...
'God of Our Fathers' for SATB can be performed as a stand alone choral work (with piano/organ accompaniment) or partnered with the concert band and/or full orchestra versions for a massed performance....
Jazzy fun for first year players! Easy swing style and attention to articulation makes this piece fun for kids and a delight for your audience!
The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Safely scored for most any band, this work is easily accessible for both perfo...
Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous "Ode to...
Dark Eyes is a Russian Folk Song. This arrangement featuring Solo Clarinet with Concert Band includes a short cadenza and a slow highly embellished melodic section which is followed by a jazzy conclus...
Bring the exciting “twang” of the Ozark region’s most famous songs to your performance hall with this exhilarating setting of the popular fiddle tune, Arkansas Traveler. Your band will love playing th...