Symphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis

by | May 15, 2023

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 symphonic prelude that continually pleases the performers and...

Anthem For Winds And Percussion

by | May 15, 2023

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 section is a beautiful contrast to the main theme occurring in...

Chorale Prelude: For The Beauty Of The Earth

by | Aug 4, 2023

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 loving one another. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to...

America The Beautiful

by | Aug 7, 2023

“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, without triumphalism. Claude T. Smith’s arrangement of this...

Hungarian Rondo

by | Apr 3, 2018

Composed by Carl Maria von Weber for solo viola with orchestra, the “Hungarian Rondo” has become a standard repertoire bassoon solo. This edition offers a choice of soloist, including bassoon, bass clarinet, euphonium, or tuba. The band setting is carefully arranged...

Tarantella

by | Aug 23, 2021

“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 interest throughout the duration of the movement. This flexible...

Nocturne

by | Aug 23, 2021

“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 harmonies. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the...

Rondo

by | Aug 23, 2021

“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 motives that move and transform throughout. This flexible...

Danza Sonora

by | Nov 1, 2021

“Danza Sonora” can be defined as a pleasant-sounding dance. South American rhythms and melodies represent the inspiration behind this exciting work originally written for concert band. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as...

Chorale and Allegro

by | Nov 3, 2021

“Chorale and Allegro” captivates the imagination with a solemn chorale. As this lush chorale closes, the mood quickly transforms into an energetic allegro section filled with excitement throughout. Claude T. Smith concludes the composition with intertwines the ideas...

Symphonic Variations On ‘In Dulci Jubilo’

by | Dec 7, 2021

“Symphonic Variations on In Dulci Jubilo” promotes joy and celebration. ‘In Dulci Jubilo’ is Latin for ‘in sweet rejoicing’. The lovely choral beginning features the familiar carol “Good Christian Men, Rejoice,” and forms the groundwork for this unique setting of this...

Greensleeves

by | Aug 22, 2022

“Greensleeves” dates to the 16th century as a traditional English folk song. Claude T. Smith created a masterful setting of this timeless classic providing many solo opportunities and melodic interest throughout all the sections of the band. The use of standard and...

A Night in June

by | Apr 4, 2018

1st Part – Bb Soprano Saxophone OR Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Part – Eb Alto Saxophone 3rd Part – Bb Tenor Saxophone 4th Part – Eb Baritone Saxophone

God Of Our Fathers

by | Apr 13, 2021

“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 hymn has become a staple of band literature. This flexible...

Concert Variations

by | May 19, 2021

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 the work with as few as thirteen musicians providing accessibility...