The Winds of Poseidon: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

The Winds of Poseidon: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Winds of Poseidon: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-25047
Price: 75.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 5

Item: 00-25047

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A fantastic full symphonic experience for the full orchestra! "The winds of Poseidon" joins "The Isle of Calypso" in the Second Symphony from the pen of Robert W. Smith. This work, the second movement of the symphony, is based on the classic story, The Odyssey. Odysseus is the shipwrecked warrior who wanders the land and sea for ten years, and this bold musical statement captures the essence of the powerful winds and waves that propel Odysseus on his journey. The center section was inspired by the tale of the Sirens, whose beautiful and captivating singing lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks. The genius of the composer is strongly in evidence in this gigantic musical tale.

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Series: Belwin Concert Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 244

UPC: 038081279022

SKU: 00-25047

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most recorded composers for orchestra and concert band, with over 400 published works performed on six continents. His orchestral cycle, including The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey symphonies, has become standard repertoire in concert halls and festivals worldwide. Smith holds degrees from Troy State University and the University of Miami, and his compositions have graced television broadcasts ranging from the Olympic Games to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's versatility as a composer has led to commissions for major ceremonial events and popular entertainment productions. As a conductor and clinician, he maintains an active presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His gift for crafting dramatically engaging scores that serve both developing and advanced ensembles has made his music a cornerstone of orchestral and band programming.

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Why we love this

Smith captures the mythological sweep of Homer with genuine symphonic architecture, not shallow tone painting. The balance between the dramatic outer sections and the seductive Siren interlude gives your orchestra a complete emotional arc to shape, and the Grade 5 scoring remains genuinely playable without sacrificing orchestral color or narrative power.

What to expect

Turbulent seas transformed into music. The opening seethes with restless energy as winds drive the narrative forward, while the middle section unfolds with a siren's hypnotic beauty that shifts the mood entirely. The return to stormy weather feels earned and climactic, as if the full force of nature finally reveals itself.

Who it's for

Orchestras at the Grade 5 level ready to tackle substantial symphonic storytelling. This work rewards ensembles with solid fundamentals in balance and sectional coordination, offering them a substantial concert or festival showcase piece that plays to orchestral strengths without requiring virtuosic soloists.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening wind figures as waves gathering force; they build momentum only when each section understands their role in creating forward propulsion rather than playing mechanically through the line.
The Siren section demands focused, warm sonorities from the strings and winds together. Resist the temptation to make it quaint; the beauty that lures sailors to destruction must sound genuinely alluring.
Balance the percussion writing carefully so the timpani and bass line anchor the powerful passages without overwhelming the melodic material above.

How to use it

Position this as the centerpiece of a concert exploring orchestral storytelling, or pair it with other programmatic works that explore mythology and nature. It works equally well as a festival showcase or a season-opening concert piece that demonstrates your orchestra's capacity for both dramatic nuance and full-bodied sound.

Skills your students will build

Balancing independent melodic lines across multiple instrumental families
Shaping extended crescendos with precision and control
Translating programmatic intent into coordinated ensemble playing
Reading and executing complex full orchestra textures at performance tempo
Responding to conductor technique that shapes narrative arc across a large-scale movement