The Noble Snare, published by Smith Publications, is a collection of virtuostic works for solo snare drum. Currently the collection is in 4 volumes consisting of over 30 works. Many prominent composers have contributed to the Noble Snare, including John Cage, Stuart Smith, Ben Johnston, Milton Babbit, and Pualine Oliveros.

The Archives contain all four volumes of the Noble Snare as well as recordings of many of the works. In addition, correspondance regarding the Noble Snare and the orginal manuscripts of each work are in the Smith Archive. There is also a tape recorded interview of Stuart Smith dicussing the collection on "All things considered", prior to the Gageego concert premiering the Noble Snare.