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A Mother's Hymn: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

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A Mother's Hymn: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

A Mother's Hymn: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

How Great Thou Art

Arranged by Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3

Item: 98-RWS228801
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Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra 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 orchestra repertoire.

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Additional Details
Series: RWS - Concert Orchestra
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-9698-3
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9698-6
UPC: 038081612836
SKU: 98-RWS228801

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About the Arranger: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith has established himself as a defining voice in American orchestral and concert band composition, with over 400 published works performed by ensembles worldwide. He holds degrees in Music Education from Troy State University and a Master's in Music from the University of Miami, and has built a catalog largely distributed through Alfred Music that spans symphonies, chamber works, and arrangements across all difficulty levels.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has traveled to major cultural moments: from ceremonial performances in Japan to broadcasts of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Olympic Games, and Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. His conducting and clinician work has taken him across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, making him one of the most frequently performed American orchestral composers of his generation.

Why we love this

Smith's gift for accessibility without sentimentality shines in this setting. The arrangement preserves the hymn's spiritual gravity while remaining manageable for Grade 3 orchestras, allowing developing musicians to experience genuine artistic depth rather than simplification. It programs beautifully in concert and festival contexts, where its familiarity can actually deepen rather than limit audience connection.

What to expect

Reverent and transparent, with a melody that seems to float naturally above gentle harmonic support. The arrangement honors the hymn's spiritual roots while maintaining an orchestral elegance that feels both timeless and immediate.

Who it's for

This conductor score is essential for orchestras at the Grade 3 level seeking repertoire with emotional substance and broad audience appeal. Directors preparing for concert or festival performance will find a work that communicates with clarity and warmth across all skill levels.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across sections; the familiar tune should sing without overwhelming the inner voices that provide harmonic support.
  • Take time in rehearsal to establish the reverent tempo before fixing it. A conductor's clarity about the piece's spiritual character will guide the ensemble's phrasing naturally.
  • Pay attention to the breath points and phrasing marks in the score. They guide the orchestra through a unified interpretation of what is essentially congregational music.
  • Let the orchestra listen to itself during full rehearsals. The beauty of this arrangement emerges when each player hears both their own line and how it connects to the whole.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece in a concert program where its reflective character can create meaningful contrast with more energetic works. It also serves well as a festival showcase piece, where its immediate accessibility to audiences and clarity of orchestration stand out among the day's offerings.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in a full orchestral texture
  • Conducting and interpreting hymn-based arrangements with reverence and musicality
  • Reading and executing phrasing and breath marks across multiple instrumental sections
  • Achieving blend and transparency in Grade 3 full orchestra

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