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Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira): Concert Band Conductor Score

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Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira): Concert Band Conductor Score

Three Faces of Kilimanjaro (Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira): Concert Band Conductor Score

By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, conjures images of mystery and power. Robert W. Smith has musically captured the three varied sides of this grand mountain. The percussion contribution completes the musical palate and brings the composition to life. Exotic and impressive. (2:50)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 654979060239
SKU: 00-BDM03040C

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most prolific composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works distributed primarily through Alfred Music. He holds degrees from Troy State University (Bachelor of Music Education) and the University of Miami (Master of Music), and his original compositions have been performed by musicians and audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's work has reached audiences through major television broadcasts, Olympic ceremonies, and iconic American events ranging from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. His symphonies The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey, along with works for developing ensembles like The Tempest, have become cornerstones of the band repertoire. As a conductor and clinician, he has worked extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Why we love this

Smith writes programmatic music that tells a story without sacrificing musical coherence, and this suite does exactly that. Each of Kilimanjaro's three peaks receives distinct musical treatment while remaining accessible to beginning bands. The percussion parts are integral to the arrangement, not decorative, giving younger players meaningful roles in shaping the overall sound.

What to expect

Smith captures the drama of Africa's highest mountain through vivid orchestration: soaring melodic lines suggest the peak's majesty, while the percussion palette evokes the exotic landscape below. The 2:50 duration unfolds as a musical journey across three distinct sonic landscapes, each with its own character and color.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands ready to move beyond simple march and chorale repertoire into programmatic writing. Directors looking for a Grade 1 piece that engages younger musicians through storytelling and requires all sections (especially percussion) to participate meaningfully in the overall effect.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic lines across sections; at Grade 1, clarity of the main theme will carry the programmatic intent more effectively than lush tutti textures.
  • Let the percussion section drive the exotic character. Smith's orchestration relies on their contributions to establish the mountain's atmosphere, so ensure timpani and auxiliary percussion are heard without overwhelming the winds.
  • Shape each movement distinctly. The three peaks should sound like separate musical ideas, not variations on a single theme. Mark clear dynamic shifts between sections in rehearsal.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to set an adventurous tone, or program it alongside other travel or nature-themed works for a unified thematic concert. At Grade 1, it pairs well with classical-era marches or other accessible orchestrations, providing contrast without exceeding the ensemble's technical demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing dynamic contrasts across full ensemble passages
  • Balancing melodic interest across different instrumental families
  • Responding to programmatic cues in music (connecting story to sound)
  • Percussion ensemble roles beyond keeping time (color, atmosphere, texture)

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