The Odyssey (Symphony no. 2)

The movements are each published separately and were composed separately. Movement I was commissioned by and dedicated to the Regina Lions Band, Regina, Saskatchewan, Mr. Robert Mossing, Executive Director. Movement II was commissioned by and dedicated to Peter Loel Boonshaft and Hofstra University Symphony Band. Movement III was commissioned by and dedicated to Anthony Maiello and the George Mason University Wind Ensemble. Movement IV was commissioned by and is dedicated to Mr. Richard Bergman and the Herndon High School Wind Ensemble of Herndon, Virginia. The Odyssey is based on Homer’s epic poem of the same name.

Composer:

Smith, Robert W.

Year(s) Composed:
1999 - 2001

Difficulty:
Grade 4

Duration:
26 minutes

Instrumentation:
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Movements:

I. Iliad (In the 10th Year of the Trojan War)
II. The Winds of Poseiden
III. The Isle of Calypso
IV. Ithaca

Publication Information:

Belwin via Alfred (1999-2001)

Premiered:

Virginia Music Educators Association Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, November 2003 (movement IV only).

Availability:
Available for Purchase