

Robert W. Smith’s "The Tempest" is widely considered a staple of beginning band literature. Composed in 1995, this Grade 1 work is specifically designed to make developing ensembles sound powerful and professional while teaching foundational musical concepts. Overview of the Score
A sudden brass entrance marks the start of the storm. Conductors are encouraged to interpret this section as aggressively as possible, focusing on consistent accents in the low brass and saxophones. The Rhythmic "Groove" (m. 18): the tempest robert w smith score pdf
Woodwind Ostinatos: Smith uses interlocking "skittering" patterns in the flutes and clarinets to represent swirling winds. For example, flutes might play two eighth notes followed by a quarter, while clarinets play a quarter followed by two eighths, creating a "groove". Robert W
Scribd: Multiple users have uploaded the full score and individual parts (flute, clarinet, trumpet, etc.) as PDFs. You can view or download these with a subscription at Scribd. Overview of the Score A sudden brass entrance
Begins with a warm, legato half-note line in the clarinets and low woodwinds, meant to convey mystery and "impending energy". The Unleashing (m. 9):