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To Protect and Serve: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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To Protect and Serve: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

To Protect and Serve: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Mvt. 3 from Suite for the Heroes Among Us

By Robert W. Smith / arr. Robert W. Smith

Grade: 4

Item: 98-RWS203400
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Suite for the Heroes Among Us is a musical tribute from master composer Robert W. Smith to the everyday heroes that dedicate their lives to the care and protection of us all. The third movement To Protect And Serve is dedicated to the law enforcement professionals that serve our communities each and every day. This bold and powerful musical statement is appropriate for concert, festival and ceremonial use throughout the year. Combined with Fire and Heal (Mvts. 1 and 2), Suite for the Heroes Among Us is programmable and appropriate in every community in the world.

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Series: RWS - Symphony Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-9561-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9561-3
UPC: 038081611464
SKU: 98-RWS203400

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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. He holds degrees from Troy State University and the University of Miami, and his original compositions have resonated with musicians and audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His symphonic works, including The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey, alongside accessible pieces like The Tempest, have become cornerstones of the band repertoire.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has appeared in high-profile contexts ranging from Olympic broadcasts to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and presidential ceremonies in Japan. As a conductor and clinician, he has led ensembles internationally and continues to shape the landscape of wind band literature through compositions that balance artistic substance with accessibility for developing and advanced ensembles alike.

Why we love this

Smith crafts a statement piece that honors law enforcement without relying on bombast or oversimplification. The writing sits comfortably at Grade 4, giving skilled middle school and developing high school bands genuine musical weight and structural clarity. This movement functions equally well as a standalone tribute or as the centerpiece of a Heroes Among Us programming strategy, making it flexible for spring concerts, community events, or memorial services.

What to expect

Bold and stately, with a sense of resolve and quiet dignity rather than military march swagger. The writing moves between moments of strength and reflection, creating a musical narrative that respects the gravity of the subject matter while remaining accessible and emotionally direct.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 4 level seeking meaningful repertoire for ceremonial, festival, or concert performance. Directors programming tributes to first responders, community heroes, or patriotic themes will find this movement immediately relevant and musically substantive.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the ensemble by bringing out inner voices and countermelody lines; the power of this work comes from cohesive ensemble sound, not overwhelming dynamics in the top staff.
  • Shape the phrasing to reflect the dignity and resolve the piece conveys; avoid rushing through sections and allow space for the musical ideas to land.
  • Attend to the harmonic progressions carefully; Smith builds emotional resonance through harmonic color, so intonation in sustained chords will define the impact of key moments.

How to use it

Feature this as a standalone concert opener or closer to frame your program around a community service theme. Alternatively, program all three movements of Suite for the Heroes Among Us (Fire, Heal, and To Protect and Serve) as a complete suite, allowing the progression from emergency response through recovery to service create a full dramatic arc.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone and intonation in sustained harmonic passages
  • Balancing ensemble sound while maintaining individual line independence
  • Phrasing with purpose and clarity in a through-composed structure
  • Dynamic control across a wide range (soft reflection to bold statement)
  • Responding to the emotional intent of music written for ceremonial contexts

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