Robert W. Smith

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Robert W. Smith was an American composer, arranger, and teacher. He was born in the small town of Daleville, Alabama in 1958 .[citation needed] He attended high school in Daleville, after which he left for Troy State University, where he played lead trumpet in the Sound of the South Marching Band.[citation needed] While at Troy, he studied composition with Dr. Paul Yoder. Upon his graduation from Troy State with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, Smith pursued his musical career in South Florida, where he earned the Master's degree in Media Writing and Production from the University of Miami, while studying with Dr. Alfred Reed.[citation needed] He was soon hired by Columbia Pictures Publications and later Warner Bros./Belwin Publications.[1] Smith's career with Warner Bros. continued until 2005, when it was bought out by Alfred Publications.[citation needed] In 1997, Smith returned to Troy, Alabama to become the Director of Bands at Troy State University, following the retirement of his old band director, Dr. Long. Smith would remain at Troy for four years, directing the Sound of the South Marching Band and the Symphony Band.[2] In 2001, he left Troy to take a more full-time position with Warner Brothers Publications.[citation needed] His position with Warner since leaving Troy has taken him all over the world, acting as guest conductor and clinician with many ensembles. Currently, Smith has over 600 published works, including two symphonies. Symphony No. 1, The Divine

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The Divine Comedy

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Music of Robert W. Smith, Vol. 1: Promising Skies

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Inchon

Distinguished Music for the Developing Wind Band, Vol. 1

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Wako Composer's Collection The Works of Robert W. Smith ロバート・W・スミス作品集

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Dance Mix

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Belwin Orchestra (2006-2007)

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INCHON / The Music of Robert W. Smith - Volume 2 Featuring "Inchon" and other concert band works

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Robert W. Smith

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Midwest Clinic 1996 (The 50th Annual) - United States Navy Band

Florida Music Educators Association 2011 In-Service Clinic Conference and All-State Concerts - Middle School Honors and All-State Middle School Band

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The Divine Comedy - Symponic Band Works of Robert W. Smith (George Mason University Wind Ensemble feat. conductor: Anthony Maiello)

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