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Yagi-Bushi
Traditional Folk Song arranged by Naohiro Iwai
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General Info
Year: 1968 / 1984
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Ludwig Masters
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00 | Score Only (print) - $12.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone I-II
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Cowbell
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This Western look at a Japanese melody, with stark rhythmic treatments, has been immensely popular since its first publication. A lyrical clarinet/saxophone/euphonium melody provides a beautiful contrast to the ensemble rhythmic punches.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Yamaha Symphonic Band (Takeya Sakai, conductor) - 2005
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Mineola (N.Y.) High School Wind Ensemble (Christopher Toomey, conductor) - 2 February 2022
- Tremper High School (Kenosha, Wisc.) Concert Band (Kathryn Ripley, conductor) - 16 May 2018
- Oak Ridge (Tenn.) Community Band/Wind Ensemble (Dale Pendley, conductor) – 11 February 2018
- Cupertino (Calif.) Symphonic Band (Jason McChristian, conductor) – 11 June 2017
- Shizuoka Community Band (Japan) (Takahiro Unno, conductor) - 2 March 2016 (81st Annual ABA National Convention)
- Yamaha Symphonic Band (Japan) (Takeya Sakai, conductor) – 17 December 2005 (2005 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Naohiro Iwai" Accessed 25 February 2016.
- Iwai, N. (1984). Yagi-Bushi: For Band: Japanese Folk Song [score]. Ludwig Music: Cleveland, O.