Connor Warren Smith

Connor Warren Smith is a Los Angeles-based composer, arranger, studio vocalist, and performer. An award-winning and internationally-recognized choral composer & vocal arranger, Connor's commissioned and published pieces are performed across the globe by groups of all sizes and calibers. Spanning from traditional chamber music to contemporary a cappella, Connor’s writing spans a diverse group of genres, but is weaved together through his signature sound of modern harmony, contemporary voicing, and moving melody. Aside from his work with choral groups, Connor's writing in the Children's Music genre has earned him 14 Teachers' Choice, Parents' Choice, and Academics' Choice Awards. Connor served as the Graduate Composer in Residence at California Baptist University, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition and a Master's Degree in Conducting, studying with Dr. Glenn Pickett, Dr. Gary Bonner, and Dr. Judd Bonner.

Aside from his work as a composer, Connor works prolifically as a studio vocalist for Film, Television, albums, Disney Recordings®, and live events, and he continues to tour internationally with a variety of performance ensembles. In 2018, Connor was signed to Disney Music Group, releasing an album with Disney’s critically-acclaimed a cappella group "DCappella” the following year. He has the proud honor of being a guest soloist with the Golden State Pops Orchestra, the Hour of Power Choir & Orchestra, and the Lviv Philharmonic in Ukraine, among others.

Learn more and connect with him at www.ConnorSmithMusic.com. Socials: @connorsmithmusic

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Gene Milford

Why should we bother with six-note band pieces?

While discussing the grade levels of band publications, a well known band music historian remarked “and then there are pieces so easy that they should never have been written.” Obviously, this is the perspective of someone who never worked with beginning instrumentalists and young ensembles. Performances are an important motivational tool and a culminating experience…
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The 10 Re’s of Summer

As we all launch headfirst into the summer with Independence Day around the corner, I ask a simple question – what are you doing this summer to get yourself ready for school in the fall? Make sure to do these 10 things: Rest – Take time for yourself this summer, with some much needed mental and…
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Maximizing Student Engagement and Musicianship in Today’s Music Ensembles: Five Strategies for Success!

Russell L. Robinson, Ph.D., Composer/Arranger/Author/Musician Educator In my work with music programs and music teachers in on-site professional development, I have tried to assist educators (choral and instrumental) in “maximizing student engagement and musicianship” in their ensembles and music classrooms. These two areas (Engagement and Musicianship) go hand in hand. You can’t have one without…
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The (Live!) Music Goes On

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all.  In my 26 years in the music publishing industry, few things have impacted music in our schools more profoundly.  Many school ensembles have been unable to meet or have done so in small groups or virtually.  Composers and arrangers have struggled without commissions and guest appearances.  Many (myself…
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