This massive work epitomizes the style of Claude T. Smith. It is listed on most major state repertoire lists. It is a deeply felt, sonorous treatment of a beloved melody that is suitable for

Conceived as a fanfare to precede the presentation of The Star-Spangled Banner, this work can be presented in three different ways: (1) as a concert selection, (2) as a narrated work describing the

American Fantasy – A Tribute to the Patriotism of George M. Cohan for concert band is a concert piece I adapted from the orchestra version written for professional orchestra. Beginning with

In 1960, the U.S. Navy Band on the way to play a reception for then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower was involved in a mid-air plane collision over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This work, based on John B. Dyke's