Beneath the Canopy (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Cait Nishimura

Cait Nishimura


General Info

Year: 2021
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (digital) - $50.00   |   (digital) - $20.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet

Part 2

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 3

  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Horn in F

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba

Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II-III-IV (optional), including:

  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

I’ve always cherished any time spent in the forest. While the mighty and majestic treetops are what I’m drawn to first, I’ve come to enjoy observing and investigating the environment that exists beneath the canopy. It is here where many birds, animals, and insects make their homes; where mushrooms and mosses magically appear; and where visitors to the forest leave footprints on trails.

Beneath the Canopy is a hopeful, uplifting, and energetic piece for concert band that is meant to evoke a walk through the woods. The layers of melodies and harmonies throughout the piece represent the various levels of the forest, from the ground to the understory and up to the canopy. The colours and textures within the ensemble depict the flora, fauna, and funga of the forest.

This piece was commissioned by the Vancouver Technical Secondary School Senior Band, directed by Amanda Killburn and Elizabeth Riegert. It was originally composed for flexible band instrumentation in five parts. This version for full concert band provides opportunities for all sections of the ensemble to shine.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Otterbein University (Westerville, Ohio) Wind Ensemble (Michael S. Yonchak, conductor) - 22 February 2023
  • Scarsdale (N.Y.) High School Symphonic Band (Jason Noble, conductor) - 7 December 2021


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources