Flight of the Dragonfly: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Flight of the Dragonfly: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Flight of the Dragonfly: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS211900
Price: 50.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-RWS211900

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A dragonfly is a fast, agile flier that sometimes migrates great distances and across oceans. In some cultures, dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength and happiness, and in others, they are seen as dark and sinister. "Flight Of The Dragonfly" captures the power and energy of this amazing creature through music. Featuring a soaring melody over driving rhythms, this work for the young band utilizes colorful percussion scoring as well as insect effects using brass mouthpieces. An exciting work that will captivate your developing musician and their audience!

Original Item#: RWS-2119-00

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Series: RWS - Beginning Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9306-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9306-0

UPC: 038081608914

SKU: 98-RWS211900

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most prolific composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works to his name. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Troy State University and a Master's degree in Music from the University of Miami. His original compositions have been performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, with works like The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey earning international recognition.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has graced major television broadcasts, presidential ceremonies in Japan, the Olympic Games, and the opening of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As both conductor and clinician, he has worked extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe. His accessible yet musically substantive works for developing ensembles, including The Tempest and numerous pieces for young bands, have become staples in school music programs worldwide.

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Why we love this

Smith nails the balance between narrative and musical accessibility here. The piece tells a story without requiring your band to reach beyond their current technical abilities, and the percussion writing gives every section something genuinely fun to do. Your students will feel like they're creating something cinematic the moment those insect effects hit.

What to expect

A creature in motion. The piece captures speed and agility through driving rhythms and soaring lines that refuse to be static. There's exhilaration here, tinged with just enough edge and color to make it memorable without being cartoonish.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 bands ready to tackle a piece with genuine musical content and showmanship. Young musicians thrive when they can feel the narrative arc of what they're playing, and this work delivers both the technical accessibility and the dramatic payoff that keeps developing players engaged.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the soaring melody against the driving rhythm section; the tune should sing clearly but never overpower the energy that drives the piece forward.
Work the brass mouthpiece effects as a section to ensure consistency in tone and rhythmic precision. These sounds need clarity and purpose, not just novelty.
Let the percussion sit comfortably in the mix. The colorful scoring is there to add texture and character, not to compete with the melodic line.
Shape the work as a journey that builds momentum; take care with pacing so the energy feels propulsive rather than simply loud.

How to use it

Anchor a spring concert that celebrates lighter repertoire and character pieces. It pairs naturally with other early-grade novelty works or sits beautifully as a set closer before a more serious finale. The accessibility of the piece also makes it an excellent choice for pep rallies or community events where you want your young musicians to shine.