Three Contrasts For French Horn

MMEA 2020 CTS Clinic

Commissioned by the Fresno (CA) State College Wind Ensemble, this is a demanding piece but worth the time and effort. Alto saxophone makes the theme statement with oboe repeating it followed by the entire group in preparation for the thrilling allegro. This rollicking section is not for the faint hearted, for it requires delicacy and subtlety along with passion to bring it to the exciting conclusion. A wonderful example of Claude Smith's composition abilities.

Overture!

Prelude-Variations

“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.

God Of Our Fathers - Smith - DUWS

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 
Arranged by Claude T. Smith
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CTS - 1101 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Choral

CTS - 1100 God Of Our Fathers

Wingert-Jones Orchestra

Prelude On An Early American Folk Hymn

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Wingert-Jones Concert Band

Spirit Of Texas

Flight is the official march of the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. It was commissioned by the Air Force Band in 1984 and premiered by them in November of that year. Their recording can still be heard as visitors enter the museum. A highly descriptive work, it incorporates the Pachelbel Canon by request in the opening section before the brass introduces a soaring theme. Sweeping reeds, active percussion and melodic brass are featured in preparation for a most electrifying 6/8 section. Brass fanfares of particular brilliance bring the work to its exciting conclusion.

First Flights

Flight

The Washington Winds, Ed Petersen, conductor

Declaration Overture

Concert Variations

Milestones is a celebratory concert fanfare that encapsulates the excitement of a major accomplishment or event. In true fanfare style, the piece showcases the brass with brilliant rhythmic motifs and driving woodwind and percussion parts. With its high driving energy this piece is a perfect concert opener!

Milestones - Symphonic Brass - Lagenfeld

Milestones - Concert Band - Lagenfeld

This concert work works well with young bands. The opening section, labeled andante and maestoso, features two distinct themes. The second theme is used again in the B section at a brighter tempo and accented style. Varying key changes, tempo changes and one 7/8 measure will make this appealing to young concert bands.

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