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The Maelstrom by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Grade 3. Conductor Score. 40 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BD9755C).

ISBN 0769260225.

A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! (duration 5:10)
Concert/Contest.

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5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

May 19, 2008

The Maelstrom...

We played this song in our Wind Ensemble at school. The wind ensemble consists of 8th, 7th, and a few qualified 6th graders as myself. It was probably one of the hardest songs we played and everyone said that it was the coolest song they ever heard a school band...

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5 star rating

Location: from Holden, MA

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

January 5, 2008

Memorable

This piece was done at a middle school (7th & 8th graders) festival where the students had 14 hours to practice. Most students were chosen to perform by thier teachers and had not rehearsed together as a group prior to the 14 hours (accomplished over 3 days) of rehearsal. My...

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4 star rating

Location: from cleveland oh

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

November 26, 2007

im a music student

and we play this peoce for concert band, and it is an incredible piece! as a sax player i love the slow sax solo at the beginning, after which the piece slowly progresses into a fast, and extremely forceful piece

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5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

August 25, 2007

Amazing

The song begins slowly, but gets fast and furious each measure. A great play, and an excellent sounding piece when played correctly!

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5 star rating

Location: from Tunica, MS

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

January 9, 2006

Wow

This song is very interesting. It starts off slow with a sax solo. Next, a mellow awakening chord by the woodwinds. Then all of a sudden it's a wonderful, beautiful storm of fast paced chaos. It's a very, very good song for any band!

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