Robert W. Smith’s The Tempest is a cornerstone of the middle school and early high school wind band repertoire. Because the score is readily available for study, it serves as an excellent case study in how to write engaging, educational music that feels "larger" than it actually is.
Phrasing, articulation, accidental management, and musical texture. Musical Structure and Analysis the tempest robert w smith score pdf
An aggressive entrance by the brass and saxophones signals the unleashing of the storm. The Wind Ostinato (Measure 18): Robert W