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Red: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Red: Concert Band Conductor Score

By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3

Item: 98-RWS170501
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"Red" is a powerful and energetic work for concert and festival performance. As the first movement from Krisanna's Colors, the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and moods. Beginning with somber clarinet solo and choir, the mood quickly changes to bombastic and extreme energy. You may consider programming "Red" (Mvt. 1) along with "Blue" (Mvt. 2) and "Yellow" (Mvt. 3) for even greater effect. An excellent choice for your concert/festival program!

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Series: RWS - Developing Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-9848-X
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9848-5
UPC: 038081614335
SKU: 98-RWS170501

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

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. A graduate of Troy State University with a master's degree from the University of Miami, Smith has established himself as a composer whose music resonates across continents, from symphonic works like The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey to essential repertoire for developing ensembles such as The Tempest.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's compositions have reached audiences through major television broadcasts, Olympic ceremonies, and events ranging from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. As both a conductor and clinician, he has led workshops and performances throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, cementing his role as a shaping force in contemporary band music.

Why we love this

Smith captures a complete emotional arc in three minutes, moving from introspection to sheer exuberance without feeling forced or arbitrary. The Grade 3 scoring balances accessibility with genuine musical substance, giving your band authentic material rather than a simplified facsimile. Programming the Colors movements together creates a narrative that holds audience attention and showcases your ensemble's range.

What to expect

The piece opens in shadow, with a solitary clarinet voice joined by the choir in a mood that feels almost confessional. Then it erupts. What follows is unbridled, almost aggressive energy that commands the room without apology.

Who it's for

Bands at the Grade 3 level who are ready for music with real emotional content and dramatic shape. Festivals and concert programs looking for shorter works that don't compromise artistic substance for brevity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the clarinet and choir opening with genuine weight and darkness; this moment establishes the emotional foundation that the energy will eventually shatter.
  • Track the exact tempo of the transition from somber to bombastic so your section leaders can steer their groups cleanly through the mood shift without sounding disconnected.
  • Balance the tutti sections so the work feels extreme and powerful rather than simply loud; articulation and precision matter as much as volume.
  • Consider the conductor score details carefully during early rehearsals to identify which passages need most sectional work before bringing the full band together.

How to use it

Red works brilliantly as a concert opener that grabs attention immediately, or you can build programming around the full Colors suite for deeper impact. Consider pairing it with contrasting works to highlight its dramatic range, or let all three movements form a complete set within your concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing solo voices against ensemble accompaniment
  • Executing rapid mood and energy shifts with precision
  • Dynamic control across the full spectrum from ppp to fff
  • Articulation clarity in fast, energetic passages
  • Following conductor intent through contrasting sections

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