Ten concert band classics by Claude T. Smith: Boys of the Old Brigade; Citation; Dramatic Prelude; Festival Variations; Rejoice in Glorious Hope; Chorale and Allegro; Danse Folatre; Emperata Overture; Incidental Suite and Variations on a Revolutionary Hymn.

An exuberant setting both playable and fun.

A true tour de force for the accomplished musician.

The lyrical, fully scored Chorale compliments the Fugato movement which builds up to a fast-paced ending.

Dedicated to Claude's wife Maureen, Declaration continues to be on state lists everywhere. This most playable overture opens with the melodic statement which is featured throughout. After the opening slow section, the percussion introduces the rhythm which continues through the balance of the work, culminating in a joyful conclusion.

This first published work of Claude T. Smith was released in 1964. Over the ensuing years it has become the standard of comparison in concert band literature. The mixed meter along with the lyrical freshness typical of Smith ushered in a new era for composers writing for concert band. Emperata Overture is simply a "must" for every working band director.

Written for and dedicated to the United States Navy Band. The dramatic trumpet/trombone fanfares are the prelude to a most reverent scoring for horn quartet of the Navy Hymn. A return to the theme by the entire band and an eventual finale with great flourish provides a vehicle highly suitable for the more mature concert band.

Written for Dale Underwood there is also a band accompaniment for featuring a guest artist.

Commissioned for "Doc" Severinsen this challenging work also has a band accompaniment available.

One of several sacred arrangements done by Claude, this 1974 arrangement continues to be in strong demand. The hymn appears in several settings through the band in both major and minor. Heavy percussion in the later movements is combined with unison brass and contrapuntal low brass. One chorus is scored as an optional setting with choir or audience participation. A highly effective and useful piece.