Proclamation and Procession: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Proclamation and Procession: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Proclamation and Procession: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26716
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-26716

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Robert W. Smith's Proclamation and Procession is certain to make your ensemble sound its best. Bold and commanding, the work opens with a majestic fanfare and develops the heroic theme in a variety of textures, building to an energetic conclusion. Scored to accompany Band Expressions™ Book Two, but perfect for any developing band, here's a sure winner for both concerts and contests. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Band Expressions

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 68

UPC: 038081306797

SKU: 00-26716

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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 degrees from Troy State University and the University of Miami, and his original compositions have traveled globally, performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His symphonies The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey, along with works like The Tempest, have become central to the band repertoire.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has reached millions through television broadcasts, Olympic ceremonies, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and major league baseball. He remains active as both a conductor and clinician, bringing his expertise to ensembles and musicians throughout the world.

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Why we love this

Proclamation and Procession delivers immediate impact without asking for advanced technical demands. Smith knows how to write for developing ensembles while maintaining genuine musicality; the fanfare opening and heroic theme progression feel substantial rather than simplified, giving players real musical satisfaction at Grade 2.

What to expect

Commanding and ceremonial from the opening fanfare, the piece carries you through a journey of bold melodic themes that build in texture and energy. The heroic quality feels earned rather than overstated, and the climactic passage leaves both players and audience with a sense of arrival and accomplishment.

Who it's for

Developing concert bands working at Grade 2 level who want a piece with genuine concert presence. Directors preparing festival programs or contest entries will find a work that sounds mature without requiring advanced technique.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening fanfare so the proclamation cuts through but doesn't sound shrill. Brass section balance matters here; mark which parts carry the primary melody and which provide harmonic support.
Shape the theme development by adjusting dynamics in rehearsal rather than playing every marking literally at first. This teaches students how textural variety creates forward momentum without needing faster tempos.
Support the energetic conclusion with precise rhythmic alignment in the lower voices; Grade 2 ensembles often rush climactic moments, so lock the percussion and low winds together early.

How to use it

Open a concert with this work to set a strong tone for the program, or place it midway through to reinvigorate attention. Its festival-ready character also makes it an excellent choice for contest preparation, pairing well alongside lighter or more lyrical works in a mixed set.