Shadow of the Samurai

From Wind Repertory Project
Brian Bankston

Brian Bankston


General Info

Year: 2017
Duration: c. 1:55
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: RWS Music Company, through C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

C Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Concert Tom
  • Glockenspiel
  • Gong
  • Snare Drum
  • Tambourine
  • Vibra-slap
  • Wood Blocks (2)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

In premodern Japan, the samurai were considered the greatest of warriors. They strived to live ethical, respectful, loyal lives and their training required a great deal of self-discipline. Here is a musical depiction of a samurai warrior training in slow-motion with his bow, arrow, and sword.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • West Virginia: II


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