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Claude T Smith Publications CLAUDE T. SMITH PUBLICATIONS, INC. was founded on July 1, 1993 by Maureen Smith and Pam Smith Kelly.

10/17/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!

Big Brass Boogie by Ed Huckeby

Grade: 0.5
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

What a great way to get your young low brass players engaged in rehearsal and concert performance! Specifically written for first-year players incorporating the first six notes learned, Big Brass Boogie gives your young trombone, baritone/euphonium and tuba players a “starring role” to motivate practice and generate enthusiasm for their instruments! And, Big Brass Boogie will be a big hit with your audiences. A real WINNER!

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10/15/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!

A Joyous Day by Caleb Hernandez

Grade: 3
Time: 2:29
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

Your group will sound powerful with this joyful work! All sections will shine with driving and groovy rhythmic motives. Uplift your audience with this exciting piece that reminds them of the happiest time of their lives!

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10/09/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!

The Water is Wide by Claude T. Smith
Arranged for Flexible Ensemble by Joseph Benjamin Earp

Grade: 2
Time: 2:54
Series: CTS Flexible Ensemble Series
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

The Water Is Wide setting by Claude T. Smith is based on this iconic traditional folk song. Smith gives this beautiful work a contemporary feeling, creating accessible lyrical material for younger bands of all ages. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as eleven musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.

*The accompanying recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

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10/09/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!

Heroic Hearts by Bradley S. Hartman

Grade: 2
Time: 2:59
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

Ignite your next concert with this vibrant celebration of courage and resilience! Designed to make young bands sound their absolute best, Heroic Hearts opens with a bold, stately fanfare that immediately commands attention. The energy quickly shifts into a driving main theme, propelling the ensemble forward with soaring melodies and accessible syncopation. A contrasting lyrical middle section offers a perfect opportunity to teach phrasing and expressive playing before the piece builds to a jubilant, full-band finale. Evoking the spirit of a long-awaited victory, this work balances a mature sound with careful scoring that ensures success for developing musicians. An inspiring choice for a concert opener or festival finale!

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10/04/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!

Variations for a Festival by Claude T. Smith (Concert Band)
Arranged by Joseph Benjamin Earp

Grade: 4
Time: 4:20
Series: CTS Connection Series
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

Variations for a Festival, a reimagining of Claude T. Smith’s Festival Variations is part of the Connection Series, this arrangement retains the original’s iconic melodies and many ideas while making this work much more accessible for many to experience.

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10/02/2026

FLEX FRIDAY RETURNS WITH A NEW ARRANGEMENT FOR 2026!

The Boys of the Old Brigade (Flexible Ensemble)
Edited by Claude T. Smith
Arranged for Flexible Ensemble by Joseph Benjamin Earp

Grade: 4
Time: 2:29
Series: CTS Flexible Ensemble Series
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

“The Boys of the Old Brigade” is a well-known march by W. Paris Chambers, who was known as one of America’s great bandmasters. Chambers was also a famous cornet soloist, as well as a composer of outstanding military marches. Claude T. Smith worked diligently to preserve the intention of the original with his edition. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.

*The accompanying recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

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09/28/2026

NEW FOR 2026!!!
Illiana by Kevin Townsend (arr. Joseph Benjamin Earp)

Grade: 3.5
Time: 3:45
Brand: Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.
Year: 2026

Illiana tells the tale of a legendary minstrel whose magical musical journey of song summons dragons and forges peace between worlds. From serene mountain dawns to soaring flights through flame and sky, sweeping melodies bring a legendary minstrel’s courage and enchantment to life.

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09/24/2026

Always great to find videos like this!! Way to go YPAS.

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