Have the wind players sizzle or clap the syncopated rhythms before playing them.
Robert W. Smith was one of the most prolific American composers for concert bands, with over in print. Wind Repertory Project Encanto - Wind Repertory Project encanto robert w smith program notes
Conflict / Tension: Darker harmonic colors and denser textures introduce instability—chromatic harmonies, shifting meters, and thicker brass writing convey the emotional struggle and the threat to the family’s magic. Have the wind players sizzle or clap the
For a second, there was silence.