Beyond the Casita: A Deep Dive into Robert W. Smith’s Encanto

  • Feel: 6/8 time signature driving forward. Light, staccato woodwinds.
  • Harmony: Modal with sudden shifts into major keys. Smith uses polytonality here (e.g., the trumpets in E minor while the flutes play G major).
  • Briefly introduce the film "Encanto" and its music
  • Discuss the arrangement by Robert W. Smith

Instrumentation & Scoring Notes

Key Themes:

Features a "majestic" opening and a "driving" B-section.

Robert W. Smith was one of the most prolific composers of concert band music in the United States, with over 600 published works. He taught at Troy University and was known for creating "The Divine Comedy" and numerous educational curricula like Band Expressions .

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Beyond the Casita: A Deep Dive into Robert W. Smith’s Encanto

Instrumentation & Scoring Notes

Key Themes:

Features a "majestic" opening and a "driving" B-section. encanto robert w smith program notes

Robert W. Smith was one of the most prolific composers of concert band music in the United States, with over 600 published works. He taught at Troy University and was known for creating "The Divine Comedy" and numerous educational curricula like Band Expressions . Beyond the Casita: A Deep Dive into Robert W