The Iliad: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$69.00 USD

The Iliad: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Iliad: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26666
Price: 69.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 5

Item: 00-26666

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Calls to war introduce the triumphant first movement of Robert W. Smith's Second Symphony based on the classic story of The Odyssey. The squeaky wheels of the Trojan horse, a burning forest, and a sword fight are all part of the aural drama of this programmatic work. The ocean's presence is evident in the optional transition to the second movement of his symphony, "The Winds Of Poseidon."

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Series: Belwin Concert Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 204

UPC: 038081306254

SKU: 00-26666

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most prolific composers, with over 400 published works primarily distributed through Alfred Music. He holds degrees from Troy State University in music education and the University of Miami in composition, and his original symphonies, concerti, and programmatic works have been performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has reached audiences through Olympic ceremonies, major television broadcasts, and cultural events spanning from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. As a conductor and clinician, he continues to shape the repertoire through guest appearances and commissions, particularly known for his accessible yet sophisticated works for developing ensembles.

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Why we love this

Smith's orchestration at this grade level avoids the trap of sounding either simplistic or needlessly brittle. The programmatic framework gives every section a narrative stake in the music, which turns rehearsals into storytelling sessions rather than technical exercises. Contest judges and concert audiences both respond strongly to works this well-crafted and dramatically coherent.

What to expect

Heroic and visceral. The score plunges you directly into conflict, then shifts between moments of intimate drama and sweeping orchestral grandeur. There's genuine theatrical flair here without veering into melodrama, and the ocean interlude offers real respite before moving forward.

Who it's for

Grade 5 orchestras ready for narrative complexity and full orchestral range. This work rewards ensembles with solid ensemble tone, confident brass, and willingness to engage with programmatic interpretation. Both contest and concert settings suit it equally well.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening calls to war with strategic dynamics; these fanfares need breath and space to register as actual declarations rather than rushing past them as an introduction.
Balance the Trojan horse imagery in the first movement by isolating the quieter, squeaking details in early rehearsals, then gradually layering the surrounding harmonic texture so the effect stays audible through the full orchestration.
Prepare your ensemble for the optional transition by mapping its dramatic purpose: the ocean music functions as a palate cleanser, so resist the urge to rush it or treat it as merely decorative filler between movements.
The sword fight passage benefits from clear sectional independence; identify which groups carry the 'blows' and which provide the defensive response, then rehearse them separately before combining.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece concert work, either solo or paired with lighter fare that won't compete for the same emotional real estate. The programmatic nature makes it ideal for thematic programming around mythology or ancient literature, and its technical demands suit a festival or spring concert rather than an early-season performance.