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A Mother's Hymn: Concert Band Conductor Score

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A Mother's Hymn: Concert Band Conductor Score

A Mother's Hymn: Concert Band Conductor Score

How Great Thou Art

Arranged by Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3

Item: 98-RWS202801
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Simple, poignant and beautiful, A Mother's Hymn by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both band and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art," this setting is appropriate for any concert or festival performance. An instant standard in the concert band repertoire.

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Additional Details
Series: RWS - Concert Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-9679-7
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9679-5
UPC: 038081612645
SKU: 98-RWS202801

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About the Arranger: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith has established himself as a defining voice in concert band and orchestral composition, with more than 400 published works performed by ensembles worldwide. His training in music education at Troy State University and advanced study at the University of Miami shaped both his compositional voice and his deep understanding of what works in the rehearsal room and on stage.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has appeared in contexts ranging from Olympic ceremonies to presidential state functions, television broadcasts, and major sporting events. He remains active as a guest conductor and clinician, bringing his expertise to ensembles across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Works like The Tempest and his symphonies have become cornerstone pieces in the developing band repertoire.

Why we love this

Smith takes a beloved Swedish hymn tune and crafts something that feels both timeless and fresh. The transparency of this Grade 3 setting lets every section contribute meaningfully without requiring virtuosic chops, making it genuinely rewarding for developing bands while maintaining the dignity the melody deserves. It's the kind of piece that audiences recognize immediately and musicians remember long after the season ends.

What to expect

Quiet dignity mixed with genuine warmth. The familiar hymn tune unfolds with clarity and sincerity, carried by straightforward harmonies that let each instrument feel the weight of the melody. It's the kind of music that settles into a room and stays with listeners long after the final note.

Who it's for

This is essential repertoire for any concert band at the Grade 3 level. Directors building programs that include meaningful, audience-accessible work will find this invaluable; it also fits naturally into tribute concerts, memorial events, or any program seeking an emotional anchor.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with careful attention to phrase breathing; let the hymn tune breathe like it would in a worship setting rather than rushing through sections.
  • Balance is everything here. Keep accompanimental voices subordinate so the tune sings clearly, even when it passes between instrumental choirs.
  • Conduct this with restraint and allow the music's inherent beauty to do the work. Avoid over-dramatizing what is already poignant and simple.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or as a thoughtful closing selection. Its accessibility and emotional resonance make it ideal for opening a community concert or for ensemble performances at civic events. It pairs well with contrasting modern concert band works and works equally in formal concert or festival contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long melodic lines with consistent tone and phrasing
  • Balancing ensemble sound between melody and accompaniment
  • Playing with expressive restraint and musical maturity
  • Interpreting hymn-based arrangements with appropriate reverence

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