Emperata Overture by Claude T. Smith Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Claude T. Smith

This is the composition that started it all! A classic of the wind band literature for concert and contest alike. It was something completely different, with its appearance in 1964. The band’s literature had not experienced the trademark 7/8 measures, which we all know as a Smith trait. This composition also includes one of his few full band fugatos. Excellent percussion writing and a combination of all themes come together in a direct modulation to C Major. Originally titled "Overture for Winds and Percussion," the word "Emperata" has no meaning; it was just, as Claude put it, an "intriguing" word! Still Smith’s best-selling work.

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Ensembles:
Concert Band
Genres:
Classical
Composers:
Claude T. Smith
Publishers:
Claude T. Smith Publications
Format:
Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 4
Artist:
Claude T. Smith
Usages:
School and Community
Shipping Weight:
0.08 pounds

Grade 4

SKU: CL.CTS-7708-00

Composed by Claude T. Smith. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1964. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-7708-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-7708-00).

This is the composition that started it all! A classic of the wind band literature for concert and contest alike. It was something completely different, with its appearance in 1964. The band’s literature had not experienced the trademark 7/8 measures, which we all know as a Smith trait. This composition also includes one of his few full band fugatos. Excellent percussion writing and a combination of all themes come together in a direct modulation to C Major. Originally titled "Overture for Winds and Percussion," the word "Emperata" has no meaning; it was just, as Claude put it, an "intriguing" word! Still Smith’s best-selling work.