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