Notable Work
Fantasia
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q322851 · wikidata
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Claude T. Smith
1932-03-14 – 1987-12-13
Life & Legacy
Claude Thomas Smith (March 14, 1932 – December 13, 1987) was an American band conductor, composer, and music educator. His compositions include Flight, adopted as the "Official March" of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, and Eternal Father, Strong to Save, commissioned in 1975, that premiered at a Kennedy Center celebration of the 50th anniversary of the United States Navy Band.
Occupation & Career
conductor, composer, teacher, music educator
Education
University of Kansas; Central Methodist University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fantasia; Eternal Father, Strong to Save; Commemoration Fanfare and Chorale
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Missouri State University
Notable Work
Commemoration Fanfare and Chorale · Eternal Father, Strong to Save · Fantasia
Education & Institutions
Central Methodist University · University of Kansas
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q322851 · wikidata
Notable Work
Commemoration Fanfare and Chorale
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q322851 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q322851 — wikidata View source
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