Incantations: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

Incantations: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Incantations: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD00973C
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-BD00973C

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Rhythmic and exciting contemporary writing for concert band. The inner drive topped with great splashes of color will identify the bold strokes of composer Robert W. Smith. The images are sharp and intense. The drive is non stop. Highly recommended! (5:23)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7692-6159-0

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-6159-1

UPC: 029156002874

SKU: 00-BD00973C

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most recorded composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works spanning five decades. His education in music education from Troy State University and advanced study at the University of Miami shaped his gift for writing idiomatically for young and developing ensembles while maintaining the sophistication that appeals to professional musicians.

Smith's works have traveled globally, from performances across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia to high-profile broadcasts including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Olympic Games. His orchestrations and original compositions for concert band have become repertoire standards, earning him recognition as both a prolific composer and active clinician who regularly conducts and adjudicates at festivals and universities.

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Why we love this

Smith understands what makes contemporary concert band music work on stage: clear orchestration, rhythmic momentum, and moments of genuine color that don't require extended techniques or unusual instrumentation. Incantations delivers relentless forward motion paired with visceral energy, giving your band an exciting, polished contemporary piece that audiences recognize as substantial without sounding academic or difficult.

What to expect

Incantations pulses with restless energy and bold orchestral color. Sharp rhythmic figures build and intensify, interrupted by striking moments of color that feel both theatrical and contemporary. The piece carries a driving momentum from beginning to end, with images that shift sharply and vividly.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level who want to program contemporary repertoire with edge and accessibility. This score works for both concert and festival contexts, appealing to directors seeking pieces that sound substantial without overextending developing ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the rhythmic figures with precision; the drive Smith intends comes from clean articulation and locked ensemble rhythms, not from playing fast and loose.
Balance the splashes of color against the central rhythmic engine. These colors should feel like dramatic statements, not mere accompaniment to the main pulse.
Keep the tempo steady and confident. This piece's excitement stems from relentless forward motion, so let the groove settle and breathe naturally rather than rushing through sections.
Give special attention to section cutoffs and releases. Sharp, unified articulation on both attacks and releases will sharpen the contrasting imagery Smith creates.

How to use it

Program this as your contemporary centerpiece on a concert that balances traditional and modern works, or feature it as a festival opener where it can grab immediate attention. Its Halloween association also makes it natural programming for fall concerts or thematic concert programming.