Myriads of Stars" is a three-movement work for trumpet, marimba, and piano. This glittering, shimmery, and sparkling work sounds like space. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to reflect the surface of water and its various changes, composer Yukiko Nishimura has created an effectual new work for string orchestra. Utilizing common *optional percussion instruments, this work is flowing and expressive. A brisk section in mixed…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece is a tour de force from composer Yukiko Nishimura for the advanced string orchestra. It has all of the hallmark features of her works in an epic suite of three contrasting movements. Lush harmonies, whimsical melodies, and exquisite writing make…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Moonshade • Earthlight
The Sky is the Limit for marimba and vibraphone consists of two movements. The first movement, “Moonshade,” begins with a rubato introduction and moves into a more rhythmically structured eighth note section with the marimba playing the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composer Yukiko Nishimura writes “I wanted to create something that brings happiness and smiling, which we find in small, daily events.” This expressive work for concert band will stretch the musicianship of your players. The heartfelt inspiration behind the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written for the retirement of a master teacher, Yukiko’s beautiful harmonic pallette is on full display with this hauntingly beautiful work for string orchestra. Absolutely stunning and full of opportunities for expressive playing, your audience will be…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Sparklers was commissioned and premiered by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki using Deagan's artist special xylophone no. 266 which has the range of four and half-octaves and was made in 1935 and remodeled in 1962. This version was adapted for 4-octave marimba by the composer…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Even though the inspiration was a Gregorian chant, this piece is all modern vibraphone. Lush melodic lines and captivating harmonies abound.Program NotesStar of the Sea was premiered on March 10, 2009. Parts of the introduction and coda, as well as the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Jones
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
String of Dolphins is going to be a piece that stands the test of time. Based on such a simple bit of imagery, composer Yukiko Nishimura crafts a new work that can only be described as masterful!
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
9 Spicy Sequential Solos for Developing 4-Mallet Marimba Chops
Suite Pepper is a collection of solos for the four-mallet marimbist. Each piece addresses a particular stroke type in isolation. The solos can be learned in a sequential manner from the first to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Jones
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications