Claude T. Smith

This concert march contains tutti passages perfect for focusing on balance within the ensemble. The overall effectiveness of this rhythmic, choral march is enhanced by a slightly slower tempo. A great...

Tucked between the sparkling allegro theme is a lovely contrasting lyrical section. Wonderful for getting young players excited about lyrical pieces. The flute section especially will enjoy their role...

Take your performers and audience on a trip to a South American festival! Skillful scoring with extensive doubling and cues allows performance success for smaller ensembles. The Latin melody and livel...

Beautifully written to ensure success with younger ensembles. This overture is wonderfully developed with captivating rhythmic themes and dynamics. The reoccurring theme allows players the opportunity...

This delightful multi-meter overture is a treasure! The light detached rhythmic style and lively tempo drive the music. A flute, saxophone and trumpet solo in the middle section give it added variety....

Beautiful scoring of a traditional folk song with a contemporary feel. Well suited to younger ensembles being introduced to lyrical performance material.

Introduce your younger ensembles to Spanish march style with this wonderful composition full of colorful percussion scoring. An excellent vehicle for emphasizing clean articulations and dramatic dynam...

One of the most most enduring melodies of all time has been sensitively arranged by the incomparable talent, Claude T. Smith. Intriguing combinations of wind colors and contrapuntal textures make this...

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...

Based on the well-known Irish air, 'Minstrel Boy,' and harmonized in a traditional manner but with the special flair and treatment of Claude T. Smith. A delightful and alluring addition to any band li...

Written by French composer, Gustave Louis Ganne and skillfully transcribed by Claude T. Smith. Classic yet contemporary.

This work is a skillful blend of both the medieval Spanish dance form and contemporary ballet. Through a set of dance variations which contrast in mood and meter, the work unfolds through challenging...

Full, resonant scoring, moderate ranges and interesting rhythmic themes are the hallmark of this captivating overture. Exceptional teaching choice for advanced middle school and high school bands and...

Subtitled 'A Festival Fanfare Selection' this work is at times dramatic and graceful. Featuring 7/8 bars, quarter-note triplets, accents off the beat and driving eighth notes which drive and add power...

This is one of Claude's most difficult later works. An excellent choice for outstanding high school, university and professional bands looking for a challenge. Great writing throughout; featuring a ba...

One of the most well-designed melodic works of Claude T. Smith. This piece is skillfully written with careful selection of range, keys, articulations and patterns, making it sound much more difficult...

Feelings of a South American festival come to life through fiery brass and percussion writing and a hint of Latin jazz. Sure to be a favorite of performers and audiences. Chido!

Contrasting tempos and timbres propel the excitement in this contrasting and rhythmic work. Particularly demanding for percussionists. Well-suited for contest and festival performances.

This spirited overture begins with a trumpet solo with additional solo opportunities for flute, trombone, clarinet and horn. The saxophone, flute/oboe and percussion sections are also featured. The ch...

A bold exciting march expertly blended with the English tune 'Terra Beata' more commonly known as the hymn 'This Is My Father's World.' An exciting arrangement for advancing ensembles.

The lovely choral beginning, featuring the familiar carol 'Good Christian Men, Rejoice,' sets the groundwork for this unique work. The piece features soli opportunity for bassoon and trombone, followe...

This work was commissioned by and for the United States Marine Band and is based on 'The Old One Hundredth' which is often used as the Doxology in religious services. This is a popular and widely perf...

The horns set the mood right from the start in this exciting work for advanced middle school ensembles. With syncopated accompaniment, well thought out transitions and occasional 7/8 bars this stunnin...

A wonderful first march by the young Claude T. Smith. This work is especially challenging for the trumpet section. Full of power, this march will stir the spirits of performers and audiences alike.

Composed for woodwind artist Gary Foster, the 'Suite for Solo Flute, Clarinet and Alto Sax' is a perfect concert showpiece for the multiple woodwind instrumentalist. The opening allegro features flute...