Claude T. Smith : Partitions difficile

A contemporary masterwork for full orchestra! A driving, rhythmic opening, characteristic of the Claude Smith style, transitions to a beautiful lyric and rubato Lento, featuring a brief cello solo. Bu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This impressive arrangement for full orchestra of Claude T. Smith's masterpiece Eternal Father, Strong To Save by James Villani was commissioned by the Manassas Symphony Orchestra and premiered on Nov...