Amber Moon

Naoya Wada

General Info

Year: 2006
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: II+ (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Grand Mesa
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00; (digital) - $60.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass (optional)
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Ride Cymbal
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Wind Chimes

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

A mysterious opening leads to a driving theme propelled by a rhythmic low brass ostinato. The energetic melody features syncopation and strategically placed accents to convey the power of the piece. The active percussion parts enhance the music helping to create a dynamic work for young band.

- Program Note from publisher

Dedicated to Saki, my best friend.

- Program Note from score

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
Audio CD: Rutgers University Symphonic Band (William Berz, conductor)

State Ratings

Indiana: ISSMA JR/MS/ELEM BAND GROUP II
Mississippi: II-A
North Carolina: II
South Carolina: III
Tennessee: III

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Waterford-Halfmoon High School (Waterford, N.Y.) Band – 14 May 2018

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

Flower Crown (Flex instrumentation) (2012)
In Seizing the Distant Light (Flex instrumentation) (2015)
Latte Macchiato (Flex instrumentation) (2013)
Londonderry Air (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2014)
The Moon Illuminates the Love Tenderly (Flex instrumentation) (2019)
Summertime (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1934/2018)
To a New Horizon (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
The Wind Blows Where It May (Flex instrumentation) (2016)

All Wind Works

Across the Sunlit Path (2002/2018)
Amber Moon (2006)
As Spring Arrives (2013)
As The Dawn Breaks (2006)
Beyond the Light and Darkness (2022)
The Explorers of Orion (2005)
Fanfare and Festive Hymn (2016)
Flower Crown (Flex instrumentation) (2012)
The Hope of Tomorrow (2020)
In Seizing the Distant Light (Flex instrumentation) (2015)
Latte Macchiato (Flex instrumentation) (2013)
Liberty Fanfare (2006)
Line of Ants (2007)
Londonderry Air (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2014)
The Moon Illuminates the Love Tenderly (Flex instrumentation) (2019)
On Wings of Magic (2006)
Pacifica (2006)
A Portrait of Henry C. Work (as arranger) (2018)
The Promise of Hope (2007)
Soaring (2017)
The Sounds of Spring (with Sato) (2013)
Summertime (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1934/2018)
To a New Horizon (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
The Wind Blows Where It May (Flex instrumentation) (2016)

Resources

Naoya Wada website Accessed 11 September 2021
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