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Yellow: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Yellow: Concert Band Conductor Score

Yellow: Concert Band Conductor Score

By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-RWS161401
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"Yellow" is a delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance. As the third movement from "Krisanna's Colors," the piece is inspired by her color choice used to describe a bright, happy and energetic day. The infectious melody is presented throughout the band including a fugue statement. You may consider programming "Yellow" (Mvt. 3) along with "Blue" (Mvt. 2) 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: 1-4706-9838-2
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9838-6
UPC: 038081614236
SKU: 98-RWS161401

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among the most recorded and performed American composers for concert band and orchestra, with over 400 published works that span multiple genres and difficulty levels. His education at Troy State University and the University of Miami prepared him for a career that has taken him across six continents as both composer and clinician, conducting premieres and festivals from Japan to Austria to the United Kingdom.

Smith's works have appeared in unexpected places: Olympic ceremonies, network television broadcasts, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. His symphonic works like The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey have established themselves as repertoire staples worldwide, while his pieces for developing ensembles, including The Tempest, have become foundational choices for bands building their libraries and skill sets.

Why we love this

Smith captures infectious energy without sacrificing musical substance. The fugue statement lifts this piece beyond simple melody, offering your band the chance to hear how counterpoint can feel approachable and bright rather than academic. Programming it alongside "Blue" creates a satisfying paired performance that feels intentional and cohesive within a concert.

What to expect

Sunlit and propulsive, with a melody that practically conducts itself through the band. The fugue adds architectural interest without losing the infectious brightness that inspired the piece; listeners feel both the joy of the tune and the musicianship behind its structure.

Who it's for

Intermediate concert bands and festival participants at the 2.5 grade level who are ready for counterpoint and thematic development but still building consistency across the full ensemble. Directors seeking accessible yet substantive repertoire that engages students musically while remaining achievable in a reasonable rehearsal timeline.

How to get the most out of it

  • Ensure the fugue voices enter with clarity and independence; resist the urge to balance them equally, as the subject should remain audible as it passes through the band.
  • Maintain consistent articulation across sections when the melody transfers through different instruments; this continuity holds the piece's forward momentum.
  • Let the bright character breathe through light, energetic phrasing rather than aggressive dynamics; the "happy and energetic day" feeling comes from buoyancy, not volume.

How to use it

Pair "Yellow" with "Blue" (Movement 2 from the same suite) to frame a middle section of your concert that showcases color, contrast, and compositional craft. At under five minutes, it works beautifully as a standalone festival selection or as part of a themed program exploring Smith's accessible band literature.

Skills your students will build

  • Fugal writing and voice independence
  • Sustained melodic phrasing across instrumental families
  • Balance and blend when thematic material distributes across the ensemble
  • Consistent articulation across section transfers

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