On Eagle's Wings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$87.00 USD

On Eagle's Wings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: On Eagle's Wings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9920
Price: 87.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-BD9920

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With majesty and grandeur, this brilliant new work will launch your next concert with all of the high energy audiences and players have come to expect from composer Robert W. Smith. Winds and percussion share equally in the excitement. A flowing middle section with fascinating sonorities contributes contrasts. Well within the capabilities of a quality band or ensemble, this work is destined for success in concert halls worldwide! (3:49)

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Series: Belwin Symphonic Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 248

ISBN10: 0-7579-3400-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3400-1

UPC: 029156985801

SKU: 00-BD9920

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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 distributed primarily through Alfred Music. He holds degrees from Troy State University (AL) and the University of Miami (FL), and his original compositions have reached audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His symphonic works including The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey have become touchstones in the repertoire, while pieces like The Tempest have secured places as standards in developing ensemble literature.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has appeared in prominent cultural moments spanning Olympic Games ceremonies, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade telecast, presidential welcoming events in Japan, and opening day celebrations at Dodger Stadium. As both conductor and clinician, he has worked extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe, bringing firsthand understanding of what works in rehearsal and what resonates with live audiences.

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Why we love this

Smith delivers the theatrical impact your audiences expect from a concert opener without sacrificing musical substance. The scoring gives winds and percussion genuinely equal voice in the excitement, which means every section feels the energy and plays with purpose, and the contrasting middle section provides enough harmonic and textural interest to hold musician attention through multiple rehearsals. At Grade 4, this hits that sweet spot where capable bands can execute the work authentically without struggling through technical obstacles.

What to expect

On Eagle's Wings opens with unmistakable majesty, the kind of sweeping grandeur that makes an audience sit up in their seats. The middle section settles into fascinating sonorities that feel less predictable, offering quiet moments of intrigue before the piece builds back toward its triumphant conclusion with all the high-spirited confidence the ensemble can muster.

Who it's for

Conductors programming concert openers for bands ready to handle Grade 4 demands with solid fundamentals across all sections. This works for festival and contest settings where you need a piece with immediate appeal and professional polish, as well as for general concert programming where audiences expect grandeur and energy.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the winds and percussion in the opening sections so neither overwhelms the other; both parts demand clarity and projection
Shape the middle section's flowing lines with sustained breath management; Smith's sonorities depend on smooth voice leading rather than rhythmic drive
Mark cue points clearly for entries during the transition back to the majestic material to ensure confidence in the ensemble

How to use it

Launch a concert with this piece when you want an undeniable statement of arrival; the duration (3:49) and energy level make it an ideal first selection. Pair it with contrasting repertoire in the second half of the program, or use it to open a festival or contest appearance where you need immediate impact without extended rehearsal.

Skills your students will build

Balancing independent voice lines across multiple sections
Sustaining lyrical phrasing through longer lines in slower material
Executing clear entries and section transitions during key changes
Responding to varied dynamic ranges from soft sonorities to full ensemble fortissimo