Nishimura - Into the Blue FLEX - Score

INTO THE BLUE
Into the Blue​ is an uplifting, exciting, short piece that was inspired by the experience of flying above
the clouds and into the clear, cloudless, blue sky. Repeated ostinatos represent a constant energy and
forward motion, while memorable melodic fragments depict the feeling of soaring through the sky
toward a new destination.
Originally composed for concert band, this piece was commissioned by the Ingersoll District C.I.
Grade 9 Band, under the direction of Margot Northcott (2018). ​Into the Blue​ was the winner of the
2019 Women’s Band Composition Contest led by Dr. Shannon Shaker.
In response to the need for adaptable music, I have created a new version of this piece for flexible
ensemble. This arrangement consists of four interchangeable parts, plus optional piano and
percussion. The score is presented in concert pitch, and parts 1-4 are available in the following
transpositions:
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C treble clef
C bass clef
B-flat treble clef
E-flat treble clef
F treble clef
Although the parts are loosely structured around SATB voicing, all parts may be played by any
pitched instrument. I encourage ensembles to experiment with various combinations!
The piano part is optional, but adds a harmonic and rhythmic foundation that can be helpful especially
in smaller ensembles and unconventional configurations. A chordal analysis is provided in case a
guitarist or other rhythm section player is involved.
The glockenspiel part can be doubled or substituted by any other mallet percussion instrument. The
snare drum part was intended for traditional snare, but could be doubled or substituted by other
percussion instruments as needed.
Duration: 1.5 minutes
Difficulty: concert band grade 2
Published: 2020
Please let me know if you are working on this piece!
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Reduced Score in C
(4-part flexible ensemble)
INTO THE BLUE
CAIT NISHIMURA
Lightly, with buoyancy (J = c. 128)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part4
p
Al, Ali/Bl, Ali/C D1,(add2) Eli/DI,
Piano
Glockenspiel
(Mallet Percussion)
Snare Drum
© CAIT NISHIMURA MUSIC 2020