Wilson G SMITH (1856-1929)

omposer, writer and music critic Wilson G Smith graduated from the University of Cincinnati before continuing studies is the third piece in his Autumn Sketches suite Op 103. The final piece from the set (No 6, ) appeared inside issue 122. : Marked , you will need your best singing tone, a natural sense of phrasing and the ability to stretch and manipulate the tempo when required. The LH pulse should be secure – it is the anchor over which the melody roams. However, it often ‘follows’ the melody (descending line in bar 2, bar 6 etc.), so LH phrasing is also required. Bar 17 sees the return of the melody – this time embellished. : See markings on the score.