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

The Stars and Stripes Forever is arguably John Philip Sousa's most famous march and the Official March of the USA, transcribed for Instrumental Quartets and Quintets. This transcription is of an easier

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