Intermediate Sheet Music from Claude T. Smith Publications

Inspired by the centennial of the first powered airplane flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright in the Outer Banks or North Carolina, this magnificent piece captures the excitement and majesty of the fir...

A bold opening starts this previously unpublished march. Written in the style of a classic circus march, this piece has something in it for everyone. The tasteful use of contemporary harmonies at key...

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...

'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...

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...

Bassoon ensemble (6 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

Bassoon ensemble. (7 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

Bassoon ensemble (4 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

Bassoon ensemble. (6 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

Bassoon ensemble. (7 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

Bassoon ensemble (6 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, full score.)

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...

The classic combination of Bach's C Major prelude and Gounod's melody gets a beautiful new treatment with the addition of Elgar's "Nimrod Variation." Set for either solo Baritone singer or solo cello,...

'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...

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...

What kind of music would Mozart write if he were alive today and had been exposed to jazz, rock 'n' roll, and polytonality? This piece supposes that he would start with what he knew and then figure it...

This poignant work will provide your band the opportunity to feature expressive ensemble playing with masterful orchestration for interwoven woodwind and brass lines. This newly revised version featur...

Lewis and Clark, 1804, captures the musical experiences of the pioneer explorers using popular folk music of the era. The subtle changes in rhythms and colorful harmonies provides the background for t...

On the Shore of Baffin Bay is an exciting new composition for today’s mature bands. Written with a exciting rhythms, percussion and a melody that will be remembered, this work is guaranteed to be a wi...