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Michael Francis Smith is an American composer, songwriter, author, and music educator with over 30 years of experience. Known for promoting inclusive and creative music-making for all students, he has presented at the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago and music educator conferences nationwide.

Currently, Dr. Smith is dedicated to nurturing young musicians with a balanced approach to music-making and literacy. His innovative programs, “It's Time to Play (A Band Instrument)” and “It's Time to Play (The Recorder),” accelerate student learning and enhance literacy as students sing and play a diverse repertoire of songs from around the world.

Alongside his innovative work in music education, Michael Francis Smith showcases his original compositions for Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on prominent platforms like the J.W. Pepper website and mfmsmithmusic.com.



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1:14

Speaking Music Before Reading Notation—How Younger Students Learn

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Shared 2 weeks ago

47 views

3:36

The Light of God in Jesus Comes

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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2:55

Christ Is Born for Choir

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Shared 2 months ago

60 views

4:44

The People that Sat in Darkness Sat

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Shared 2 months ago

91 views

2:46

Come to Us This Christmas

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Shared 2 months ago

56 views

2:42

A Seasonal Invitation for Band

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Shared 3 months ago

84 views

1:39

The Ukulele Song

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Shared 3 months ago

40 views

2:06

Organ Recital and Choir Practice

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Shared 5 months ago

74 views

24:55

Grade 3 Concert

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Shared 6 months ago

338 views

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Grade 4 Concert

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Shared 6 months ago

315 views

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Grade 5 Concert

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Shared 6 months ago

327 views

9:50

Highlights from My Retirement Celebration 🎉

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Shared 6 months ago

90 views

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There’s a Whole in the Bucket (Recorder)

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Shared 8 months ago

158 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #7

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Shared 9 months ago

39 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #6

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Shared 9 months ago

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Beginning Strings Play Along #5

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Shared 10 months ago

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Beginning Strings Play Along #4

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Shared 10 months ago

33 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #3

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Shared 10 months ago

62 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #2

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Shared 10 months ago

40 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #1 (Violin, Viola, Cella and Bass)

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Shared 10 months ago

34 views

33:09

It’s Time to Play the Recorder - NJMEA

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Shared 11 months ago

31 views

20:55

Beginning Band and Strings Presentation in New Jersey!

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Shared 11 months ago

93 views

10:48

Talking About Beginning Band and Strings in New Orleans!

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Shared 1 year ago

168 views

2:34

Leave the World a Better Place

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Shared 1 year ago

106 views

1:23

Beginning String Players 1st Concert

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Shared 1 year ago

85 views

1:50

Beginning Band Canon

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Shared 1 year ago

73 views

0:36

Grade 3 Recorder - Sing, Finger, Play

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Shared 1 year ago

110 views

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Beginning Strings Play Along #3

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Shared 1 year ago

103 views

3:02

A Spooktacular Day

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Shared 1 year ago

122 views

1:34

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee - 2 Part Chorus with Alto Sax Solo (optional)

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Shared 1 year ago

77 views

8:46

Beginning Violin Lesson Using the Bow

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Shared 1 year ago

128 views

3:48

Using the Violin Bow with Bryan Sanguinito

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Shared 1 year ago

130 views

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Holding the Violin Bow with Bryan Sanguinito

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Shared 1 year ago

26 views

6:43

Beginning Violin Lesson Using Pizzicato

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Shared 1 year ago

77 views

2:33

Twinkle Trek for Combined Bands (All Grade Levels)

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Shared 1 year ago

68 views

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Beginning Band Play Along #9

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Shared 1 year ago

80 views

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Beginning Band Play Along #8

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Shared 1 year ago

84 views

7:31

Beginning Band Play Along #6

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Shared 1 year ago

114 views

11:41

Breaking Barriers in Band Engagement & Retention

Michael Francis Smith Music

Shared 1 year ago

54 views

4:53

Beginning Band Play Along #5

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Shared 1 year ago

52 views

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Beginning Band Play Along - #4

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Shared 1 year ago

53 views

2:40

A Flute Solo by Gio

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Shared 1 year ago

146 views

1:50

Samba Lelê for Beginning Band

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Shared 1 year ago

230 views

2:35

La Cloche - a Round for Beginning Band

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Shared 1 year ago

222 views

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Beginning Band Play Along - #3

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Shared 1 year ago

232 views

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It’s Time to Play the Recorder!

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Shared 1 year ago

147 views

2:07

Des Colores -Alto Sax & Chorus

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Shared 1 year ago

196 views

3:23

Pentatonic Expressions in Eb for Concert Band

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Shared 1 year ago

67 views

3:26

Peace Like a River

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Shared 1 year ago

123 views

4:41

Beginning Band Play Along - #2

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Shared 1 year ago

158 views

2:10

America, the Beautiful

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Shared 1 year ago

109 views

5:09

Beginning Band Play Along - #1

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Shared 1 year ago

446 views

2:52

Everyone Needs a Friend

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Shared 1 year ago

137 views

2:44

Burning Fire by Michael Francis Smith

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Shared 1 year ago

114 views

5:31

It’s Time to Play a Band Instrument - 2nd Edition

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Shared 1 year ago

192 views

16:29

It's Time to Play the Recorder in New Hampshire! 4-5-24

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Shared 1 year ago

133 views

23:07

A Presentation on Musical Literacy in New Hampshire

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Shared 1 year ago

69 views

31:32

Influencing the Future of Music Education: Part 1

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Shared 1 year ago

332 views

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Influencing the Future of Music Education: Part 2

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Shared 1 year ago

90 views

36:35

It’s Time to Play the Recorder: Massachusetts State Conference

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Shared 1 year ago

103 views

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