Encanto Robert W Smith Program Notes Jun 2026

The driving percussion drops out, replaced by a flowing, legato accompaniment in the low voices.

Short Program Note (for concert programs) A lively medley of themes from Disney’s Encanto arranged for concert band by Robert W. Smith. Blending Colombian rhythms, Broadway-style melodies, and modern pop energy, this arrangement captures the Madrigal family’s warmth, humor, and emotional depth while showcasing rhythmic vitality and lyrical contrasts for the ensemble. encanto robert w smith program notes

Tonight, as you listen to Encanto , close your eyes. You aren’t just in a concert hall; you are entering a hidden, lush village in the Spanish countryside. The driving percussion drops out, replaced by a

The piece begins with a bold, distinctive full-brass fanfare . This initial section is majestic and serene, setting a grand stage before transitioning into more complex territory. The piece begins with a bold, distinctive full-brass fanfare

Teach woodwind players how to use staggered breathing during the long, arching phrases of the melody to ensure the musical line is never broken by physical gasps for air. Percussion Engagement

(2024) Robert W. Smith (b. 1958)