Robert W. Smith composer / arranger
date of birth: 24.10.1958
date of death: 21.09.2023
Robert W. Smith (b. 1958) was one of the most popular and prolific composers in America today. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications and the Belwin catalog.
Mr. Smith's credits include many compositions and productions in all areas of the music field. His original works for winds and percussion have been programmed by countless military, university, high school, and middle school bands throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. His Symphony #1 (The Divine Comedy), Symphony #2 (The Odyssey), Symphony #3 (Don Quixote), Inchon and Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual have received worldwide critical acclaim. His educational compositions such as The Tempest, Encanto, and The Great Locomotive Chase have become standards for developing bands throughout the world.
Mr. Smith's music has received extensive airplay on major network television as well as inclusion in multiple motion pictures. From professional ensembles such as the United States Navy Band, United States Air Force Band, Boston Pops and the Atlanta Symphony to school bands and orchestras throughout the world, his music speaks to audiences in any concert setting. As a conductor, clinician and keynote speaker, Mr. Smith has performed throughout North America, Asia, South America, Europe and Australia. His music has been recorded by various ensembles and is available on CD and download through Walking Frog Records, iTunes, Amazon, and other recorded music outlets.
Mr. Smith was the President/CEO of RWS Music Company, exclusively distributed through C. L. Barnhouse. In addition, he was teaching in the Music Industry program at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. His teaching responsibilities were focused in music composition, production, publishing and business.
Mr. Smith's credits include many compositions and productions in all areas of the music field. His original works for winds and percussion have been programmed by countless military, university, high school, and middle school bands throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. His Symphony #1 (The Divine Comedy), Symphony #2 (The Odyssey), Symphony #3 (Don Quixote), Inchon and Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual have received worldwide critical acclaim. His educational compositions such as The Tempest, Encanto, and The Great Locomotive Chase have become standards for developing bands throughout the world.
Mr. Smith's music has received extensive airplay on major network television as well as inclusion in multiple motion pictures. From professional ensembles such as the United States Navy Band, United States Air Force Band, Boston Pops and the Atlanta Symphony to school bands and orchestras throughout the world, his music speaks to audiences in any concert setting. As a conductor, clinician and keynote speaker, Mr. Smith has performed throughout North America, Asia, South America, Europe and Australia. His music has been recorded by various ensembles and is available on CD and download through Walking Frog Records, iTunes, Amazon, and other recorded music outlets.
Mr. Smith was the President/CEO of RWS Music Company, exclusively distributed through C. L. Barnhouse. In addition, he was teaching in the Music Industry program at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. His teaching responsibilities were focused in music composition, production, publishing and business.
Symphony of Souls Robert W. Smith
This stunning composition by Robert W. Smith is actually a full symphony in smaller proportions. The piece was composed to commemorate the Battle of Bad Axe, the historic last Indian-American battle fought east of the Mississippi River. Written in four descriptive movements entitled Foreshadows, Warriors, Carnage, and Elegy, the piece evokes powerful sounds and imagery through ...
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Duration: 7:05 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 148789
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Tap Roots Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: Tap Roots
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Streichorchester
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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string orchestra / Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra / String Orchestra with CD
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Difficulty: 2+
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The Ascension (from the 'Divine Comedy') Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: The Ascension (from The Divine Comedy)
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
ISBN: 9780757932854
00The third movement of a major new work by Robert W. Smith based on Dante Alighieri's literary classic The Divine Comedy, The Ascension is a s ...
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Duration: 6:08 min
Difficulty: 5
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The great escape march Leonard Bernstein / Arr. Robert W. Smith
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The Inferno from 'The Divine Comedy' Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: The Inferno
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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ISBN: 9780757932670
00The Inferno is the first movement of Robert W. Smith's four-movement work The Divine Comedy based on Dante Alighieri's literary classic of the same name. Dante' ...
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Duration: 6:52 min
Difficulty: 5
Difficulty: 5
Article Nr: 99935
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The Maelstrom Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: The Maelstrom
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
ISBN: 9780757933820
UPC: 29156658736A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplenden ...
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Duration: 5:10 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
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The Recession Depression Holiday Blues Robert W. Smith
Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duratio ...
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Duration: 2:38 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 151818
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The Runaway Sleigh Robert W. Smith
Off we go enjoying our traditional holiday sleigh ride. However, this time the horse gets a bit skittish and begins to speed up. With each passing phrase, our simple ride turns into the wildest of holiday adventures. In a very fun and entertaining setting, students will learn to watch the conductor while experiencing a wide range of tempi. As an option, you may wish to feature ...
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Duration: 01:32 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
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The Second Storm (Ivan) Robert W. Smith
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
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Article Nr: 144111
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The Spirit of Orpheus (concert band) Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: The Spirit of Orpheus - A Sinfonian Celebration
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
UPC: 29156909845
The Spirit of Orpheus
Commissioned by the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Foundation, this brilliant new composition by Robert W. Smith follows in ...
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Duration: 7:32 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
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The Star of Dreams Robert W. Smith
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Duration: 6:40 min
Difficulty: 3+
Difficulty: 3+
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The Swarm (concert band) Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: Swarm, The (concert band)
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Smith, Robert W
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
ISBN: BDM05049
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UPC: 654979095163
Produkttyp / Product: Symphonic wind band
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Duration: 3:47 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 144124
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The Sword of Kings Robert W. Smith
Barnhouse Sound Foundations Elementary Band Series
Listen carefully to this new composition by Robert W. Smith. You may find it difficult to believe that it contains only the first six notes introduced in most major band methods. The Sword of Kings is inspired by the legend of Excalibur. It was composed as a concert or festival work for the beginning band. Whether at the end o ...
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Duration: 3:03 min
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Article Nr: 148692
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The Tempest Robert W. Smith
Titel / Title: The Tempest
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1995
ISBN: 9780757997488
UPC: 29156173734The dictionary tells us that a tempest is 'a violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow or hail. ...
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Duration: 2:20 min
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Themes from Battlefield Earth Robert W. Smith
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Duration: 5:37 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
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Three Faces of Kilimanjaro Robert W. Smith
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Duration: 2:53 min
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