Gentle Winds of Spring: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Gentle Winds of Spring: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Gentle Winds of Spring: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS191001
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 1

Item: 98-RWS191001

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A lyrical work written for the beginning band, "Gentle Winds Of Spring" introduces and reinforces expressive performance in a safe and comfortable ensemble setting. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, this composition by Robert W. Smith is pedagogically sound and musically engaging. The composer provides options for several performance lengths creating an expressive statement appropriate for any concert or festival performance. Highly recommended!

Original Item#: RWS-1910-01

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Series: RWS - Very Beginning Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9807-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9807-2

UPC: 038081613925

SKU: 98-RWS191001

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most frequently performed composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works to his credit. He holds degrees from Troy State University and the University of Miami, and his original compositions have been performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His symphonic works The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey have achieved international recognition, while his pieces for developing ensembles like The Tempest remain staples in band programs worldwide.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has reached audiences through major television broadcasts, Olympic ceremonies, presidential state functions, and iconic American events including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. As a guest conductor and clinician, he has worked with musicians across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe, shaping how thousands of young musicians experience ensemble performance.

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Why we love this

Smith understands what beginning bands need: genuine musicality without overwhelming technical demands. This score uses only the first six notes from standard method books yet creates a complete musical statement that feels real to young musicians, building their confidence in expressive playing from day one. The flexible performance length options let you fit this piece into any concert format without compromise.

What to expect

Gentle Winds of Spring unfolds with the quiet warmth of mild weather emerging after winter. The writing breathes naturally, with open sonorities and unhurried phrasing that invites students to listen to themselves and each other. There's a reflective quality here, not passive but genuinely lyrical, that treats beginning musicians as artists rather than note readers.

Who it's for

Beginning concert band directors working with Grade 1 ensembles who want to introduce genuine musicality early. This score suits programs that prioritize expressive ensemble playing alongside fundamental technique, giving early-level musicians a real musical experience rather than just exercises.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with dynamic contour rather than rigid tempo changes; let the natural phrasing guide subtle pushes and relaxations within a steady pulse.
Balance the individual voices so the primary melody sings through while accompanying parts provide warmth and support without drowning it out.
Establish a comfortable, unhurried tempo that allows students time to connect with the expressive intent of each phrase.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an expressive tone for the entire program, or place it early to showcase your ensemble's musicianship before moving into more technically demanding works. The variable length options make it ideal for festival performances where you need flexibility, and it pairs beautifully with slightly more advanced repertoire to show pedagogical progression.