george edwin smith
Free Original Music and Arrangements
The compositions and arrangements of george edwin
smith have been performed by several university, high school, junior
high and elementary school bands, orchestras, choruses and festival
choirs, and drum and bugle corps throughout the Western
United States. Some of his works have been published
by three different publishing houses.
the most recent premieres have been:
- "from within the pristine columns" ,performed by The Dallas Wind Symphony, Dallas, Texas
- "to the innocent child" , performed by the Ygnacio Valley High School String Orchestra, California
- "Conversations for Orchestra" , performed by The Young Artists Symphony, California
- "A Song of Cheer" , performed by the Gustine Middle School Band, California
"I enjoy offering performing groups the opportunity to experience a World Premiere performance of an original work, never previously performed by anyone. In some cases, a work may have already been performed as a "World Premier", but your ensemble may want to perform the piece as a "West Coast" or "East Coast Premier", or simply perform the music for the joy of it!"
- george edwin smith
Please note: Mr. Smith is not able to provide custom
arrangements of music
copyrighted by others!
If you direct an ensemble of any instrumentation,
almost any experience level, contact
george.e.smith@gmail.com if you are serious and interested in the possibilities!
george.e.smith@gmail.com if you are serious and interested in the possibilities!
What's the catch?
1. To request a work that is listed on the 'sample' page, please email me and tell me a little about your organization.
Please include the following information:
a. Your name and title or association with the group
b. Your organization's name and mailing address
c. The instrumentation and number of each instrument utilized
d. The ability level of your ensemble
e. If possible, attach to the email a photo of the group.
2. To request a new work (basically a 'pro bono' commission tailored for your ensemble, please email me with the same information as above, and I will contact you to discuss the style desired. I will either send you a work which I have composed previously that is unpublished, or will work on a new piece for your occasion. Please note, that once a work is published, I no longer control first performance rights.
3. After you receive the music, you may photocopy as many parts as needed for your group only .
4. All I ask of you in return is a Videotape, CD, or Cassette recording of your performance and two copies of your printed program. I also ask permission to use the video or audio of your ensemble in future promotion of the music.
5. After the premiere, you may keep the music in your library.
6. You may charge admission for your concert. I will not ask for any financial remuneration!
To learn more about Free Music for your Ensemble,
e-mail george edwin smith at
george.e.smith@gmail.com
george.e.smith@gmail.com
