WILDERNESS - Cait Nishimura -

WILDERNESS
for concert band
CAIT NISHIMURA
2021
Instrumentation:
Flute 1, 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1, 2, 3
French Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Chimes
Marimba
Percussion 1 (Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Snare Drum, Tambourine, Bass Drum)
Percussion 3 (Glockenspiel, Suspended/Ride Cymbal)
Duration: ~4:30
Difculty: Grade 4
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My fascination with the natural world began in childhood, and it wasn’t long before I learned about the harmful
impacts of human activity on the environment. Old growth forests and essential ecosystems like wetlands were
being replaced by housing developments and highways. As a child, I felt helpless about it all; now, as an adult, I
know that there is so much we can all do to be part of the solution. Sometimes, we just need to feel empowered rst,
and I believe art is one of the most effective ways to inspire others.
This piece was commissioned by the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in celebration of their 75th anniversary.
Wilderness celebrates and honours Earth’s remaining wild spaces and the people who ght to protect them.
Through this music, I explore the range of emotions I experience as an environmentalist, and I express my
gratitude for all that nature has given me. This piece is a call-to-action for all of us to do our part in spreading
awareness about climate change, to reect on our relationship with nature, and to deepen our respect for the
stewards of this land.
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At Cait Nishimura Music, we care about protecting the planet we call home. Five dollars from each purchase of this
piece is donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Thank you for helping us support this important work.
For more information, visit natureconservancy.ca and caitnishimura.com.

SCORE
commissioned in celebration of the 75th Midwest Clinic
WILDERNESS
CAIT NISHIMURA
Flute 1
hopeful and expansive ( = 132)
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2
Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
cup mute
cup mute
French Horn 1
French Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Chimes
Marimba
Percussion 1
Vibraphone
Glockenspiel
Bass Drum
Percussion 2
Snare Drum
Tambourine
Bass Drum
Percussion 3
Glockenspiel
Suspended / Ride Cymbal
© CAIT NISHIMURA MUSIC 2021

WILDERNESS
3
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
8
A
B. Cl.
open
cup mute
Bsn
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Sn. Dr.
Glock.

WILDERNESS
4
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Sn. Dr.
Glock.
15
open
open

WILDERNESS
5
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
22
B
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
B. Dr.
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Sn. Dr.
Sus. Cym.
Sus. Cym.
Glock.

WILDERNESS
6
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
30
Bsn
cup mute
cup mute
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
B. Dr. 2
Glock.

WILDERNESS
7
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
B. Dr. 2
Glock.
38
C
open
open
Sus. Cym. Glock.

WILDERNESS
8
Fl. 1
46
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
B. Dr. 2
Glock.

WILDERNESS
9
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
determined
( = 140)
53
D
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Glock.
B. Dr. 2
R. Cym.
Tamb.

WILDERNESS
10
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Glock.
Tamb.
R. Cym.
64
R. Cym.

WILDERNESS
11
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
71
rit.
= 60
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Glock.
Tamb.
R. Cym.
B. Dr.
Sn. Dr.
Sus. Cym.

WILDERNESS
12
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
78
E
expressive ( = c. 72)
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
B. Dr. 1
Sn. Dr.
Sus. Cym.

WILDERNESS
13
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
86
Poco più mosso
Chim.
Mar.
Glock.
B. Dr. 2
Sus. Cym.

WILDERNESS
14
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
rit. F with strength = 72
95
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Glock.
B. Dr. 2
Sus. Cym.
Glock.
B. Dr.

WILDERNESS
15
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
G
103
triumphant ( = c. 152)
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
B. Dr. 2
Sus. Cym.
Tamb.

WILDERNESS
16
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Tamb.
Glock.
110
Glock.

WILDERNESS
17
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
F. Hn 1
F. Hn 2
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Chim.
Mar.
Vib.
Tamb.
Glock.
117