Claude T. Smith: Intermediate Sheet Music

A lyric, fully scored Chorale compliments the Fugato movement which builds to a fast-paced ending. Attainable for good high school players.

A lyric Prelude is followed by a dramatic Allegro in this expressive work that displays the best idiomatic qualities of the brass section. Scored for two trumpets and one each of horn, trombone, barit...

'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...

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...

Written in the style of the Baroque masters, this double reed trio will be a favorite with young and mature players alike. Written in Smith’s favored fugato style, this work will pair very well in any...

Melchoir Teschner's chorale Valet will ich dir Geben forms the basis for this arrangement that translates well to string orchestra. After a complete statement of the chorale melody, the work develops...

Claude T. Smith, a Missouri native, arranged this work based on the soaring melody of Shenandoah. Rhythmic percussion and soaring countermelodies complement each other for an exciting finale to festiv...

The lush harmonies and lingering melodies of Claude T. Smith's 'Nocturne' from 'Incidental Suite' (for Band) are transformed into a stunning work for strings in this new adaptation for string orchestr...

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a Christmas prelude originally commissioned by the Papillion, Nebraska Junior High School Symphonic Band under the direction of Kenneth A. Molzer. This widely popular son...

This late 19th century Christmas carol, also known as "O Come, All Ye Faithful", is a traditional favorite. Claude T. Smith masterfully crafted his arrangement of this cherished carol to form a sympho...