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The Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Concert Band; SmartMusic. Belwin Young Band. Grade 2. Conductor Score & Parts. 260 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing (AP.BDM00030).

ISBN 0757997473.

Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and effects. Listeners become engulfed in the vivid sounds. You can almost smell the smoke. This is an exciting original concert opener or closer. All aboard! This title is available through SmartMusic.

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November 4, 2010

love it

oh my gosh! we are playing this for my eight grade band class and it is one of the easy pieces of music. it seemed hard at first but we nailed it and we havent even had our concert yet so we all hope it will turn out better

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Anonymous

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April 17, 2009

Very Nicely Written

My middle school band played this song last year and it was amazing. I played the trumpet solos and loved the whole piece. if you're choosing between this and another piece, pick this one!

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January 8, 2009

Energetic with Many Encores

This piece is energetic and exciting! Its sound effects are some of the best I've heard. Though the solos were easy, they were perfectly timed and outstanding. It is easiest in 144, but I would recommend keeping it at 180. Substitute some of the french horn for a soprano or...

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Anonymous

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July 2, 2008

incredible

this was an absolutly amazing piece to play.i played it for my spring concert in 7th grade. this was our finale song and we got a standing ovation for it! its a great crowd pleaser and i think always will be. This song always makes me feel as if i'm...

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May 15, 2008

Fun and Energetic

This song sounds so amazing and it is so much fun to play! My school band is playing it this year and I never get tired of it. It is my favorite band song. I also love how much it actually sounds like a train! It is so cool. It...

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