Robert W. Smith is one of the most popular and well-known American composers and arrangers of orchestral and wind literature in the 20th century. With over six hundred publications in print, his compositions are amongst some of the most standard and popular repertoire selections currently performed.

Smith?s original compositions such as Symphony #1 (Divine Comedy), and Symphony #2 (The Odyssey) have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and have been performed by many organizations throughout the world. His music has allured national attention gaining airplay on major network television and inclusion in motion pictures. Often accepted as music for all ages, Smith?s compositions have been heard in many unique situations including Macy?s Thanksgiving Smith Parade, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Olympic games, and in honor of President Ronald Reagan?s visit to opening Smith at Dodger Stadium.

As a conductor and clinician, Mr. Smith has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe and is currently the principal conductor of the American Symphonic Winds and the American Festival Philharmonic. His musical background includes a Bachelor of Music Education from Troy State and a Master?s degree in Music, and Media Writing and Production from the University of Miami in Florida, where he studied with legendary composer Alfred Reed. Smith currently is on faculty at Troy University in Troy, Alabama, where he instructs musical composition, production, publishing and business.

String Orchestra

All arrangements include a third violin (viola treble clef) part and a rehearsal piano part.

Easy

All parts remain in first position (basses may use some half position). Any extended fingerings are marked and additional courtesy accidentals are provided. The keys of C, G, and D majors are used. All parts are bowed and additional verbal instructions are provided when necessary.

Intermediate

First violin parts require shifts into third position, with possible extensions into fourth. Bass and cello parts may require first through fourth position, often with alternate small-note options for members of section who have not yet learned to shift. Second violin and viola parts remain in first position. Any extended fingerings are marked and additional courtesy accidentals are provided. All parts are bowed and additional verbal instructions are provided when necessary.

Full Orchestra

All arrangements include a third violin (viola treble clef) part and a rehearsal piano part. All full orchestra part include an optional harp part.

Easy

All parts remain in first position (basses may use some half position). Any extended fingerings are marked and additional courtesy accidentals are provided. All parts are bowed and additional verbal instructions are provided when necessary. Wind and brass parts are edited to include courtesy accidentals for most sharps, slide positions and fingerings for less familiar brass notes, alternate or unusual fingerings (R & L) for clarinets and explanations of certain enharmonic notes (D#=E flat).

Intermediate

First violin parts require shifts into third position, with possible extensions into fourth. Bass and cello parts may require first through fourth position, often with alternate small-note options for members of section who have not yet learned to shift. Second violin and viola parts remain in first position. Any extended fingerings are marked and additional courtesy accidentals are provided. All parts are bowed and additional verbal instructions are provided when necessary. Wind and brass parts are edited to include many courtesy accidentals, fingerings and slide positions for less familiar brass notes, alternate or unusual fingerings (R and L) marked for clarinets and explanations of certain enharmonics.