SCORE - Echoes of a Northern Lake - Nishimura

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
2022
CAIT NISHIMURA
Difculty: Grade 4
Duration: ~10 minutes
Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1, 2, 3
Horn 1, 2, 3
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion:
-Timpani
-Glockenspiel & Marimba
-Crotales & Chimes
-Vibraphone. Suspended Cymbal, Tam Tam, Tom
-Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Program notes:
Echoes of a Northern Lake was commissioned in celebration of the National Youth Band’s 30th anniversary with support from
the Canadian Band Association, the Ontario Band Association, and a consortium of 60 ensembles and individuals from across
North America. As a proud alumna of the NYB, it was a great honour to write music for this occasion and for this community.
The inspiration for this piece is rooted in my relationship with the natural world. I spent much of my childhood on a lake*
where I had the privilege of interacting with an abundance of plants and animals– most notably, the common loon. Echoes of a
Northern Lake is my musical interpretation of the loons’ song and the beautiful yet rapidly declining ecosystems they rely on.
Each section of the piece is a vignette of my cherished memories and an invitation for musicians and audiences to reect on
their own relationships with nature. We all have a role to play in the health and longevity of the planet we call home, and we
are much more likely to protect that which we know and love. I believe that music is one of the ways in which we can inspire
and empower others to connect, care, and take action.
*I respectfully acknowledge that the lands upon which I developed these early relationships with nature are located on the
ancestral territory of the Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. The land on which I live and work today is that of the
Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples. I recognize that these lands have been cared for by Indigenous peoples for
time immemorial, and I exist in these spaces with immense gratitude.
Considerations for the conductor:
The ute solos at the beginning and end of the piece (and other supportive parts during these sections and throughout the
piece) are meant to represent the musical, mournful song of the common loon. If preparing this piece in communities that are
unfamiliar with this bird, I suggest listening to some eld recordings to get a sense of what loons sound like. My
recommendation is the National Audubon Society.
All trumpet lines that call for cup mute are meant to evoke the sound of cicadas in the heat of summer. In addition to this and
the loon calls, I encourage ensembles to explore and learn about some of the natural imagery to contextualize the work.
All cues throughout the piece are to be played only if the original instruments are missing.
At rehearsal letter G, all ve notes of each chord are essential and equally important. For ensembles without full
instrumentation, please consider the cues included or use your judgment based on your ensemble to ensure that each note of
the chord is covered.
Please adhere to the marked tempos as much as possible; I especially request that you resist the urge to rush through sections
B and K.
If you do not have access to crotales, these notes can be played on glockenspiel.
Thank you so much for bringing this special piece of music to life!

Many thanks to the following consortium members for their support of this project!
Canadian Band Association
Ontario Band Association
Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Mark Hiebert, Caitlin McGovern, Maddie Vogler)
Ajax High School (J. Cresswell)
Appalachian State University (Dr. Jason Gardner)
Archbishop MacDonald High School (Jolene Wong & Dale Chapman)
Ardrey Kell High School (Christopher Tkacik)
Arizona State University (Dylan Rook Maddix)
Ashbury College (Simone Gendron)
Benedictine College (Tom Davoren)
Big Spring High School (Adam B. Nobile)
Bishop Carroll High School (Chris Herard)
Brunswick High School (Brandon Duras)
Burlington High School (Clayton Hamilton)
Calgary Academy (Becky Funk)
Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education
Calgary Wind Symphony
Camp Hill High School (Armon Raygani)
David Lum
Dennis Beck
Didsbury High School (Kirk Wassmer)
Dr. Frank J Hayden SS (Leah Jagger)
Dr. GW Williams Secondary School (Scott Harrison)
Dr. Leah McGray & Dr. Armand Hall
Edgewood College (Carrie J. Backman)
Georgian Shores Concert Band (Matthew Rodnick)
Grand Rapids Community College (Shannon Shaker)
Hanover High School (Matthew Harden)
Harrison High School Concert Band (Deanna Loertscher)
Hopkins Westwind Concert Band (Michael Anderson)
International Music Camp (Christine & Tim Baumann)
John G. Diefenbaker High School (Ken Thackrey)
Lethbridge Community Band (Mark Ward)
Loretto Abbey Catholic SS Senior Band (Adam Caringi)
Markham District High School (Mark Caswell)
McGill University Schulich School of Music (Jonathan Dagenais)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (Bill Brennan)
Phi Beta Mu Lambda Iota Chapter Ontario
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School (Greg Colley)
Reavis High School Wind Ensemble (Andrew Davis)
Rouge River Winds (Pratik Gandhi)
St. George's School (Dean Markel & Rob Murray)
St. Paul Central High School (Matthew Oyen)
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (Colin Van de Reep)
Tipton High School (Matthew Skiba)
Unionville High School (Jeff Wrigglesworth)
University of Lethbridge (Chee Meng Low)
University of Missouri (Brian Silvey, Amy M. Knopps, and Christian Noon)
University Of Regina (Brent Ghiglione)
University of Saskatchewan Wind Orchestra (Darrin Oehlerking)
University of Toronto Scarborough (Lynn Tucker)
University of Toronto Wind Ensemble (Gillian MacKay)
University of Victoria (Dr. Steven J. Capaldo)
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (Dr. John R. Stewart)
W.C. Miller Collegiate (Derek Klassen)
Watertown High School (Reid LaDew)
Western University - Don Wright Faculty of Music (Colleen Richardson)
Westmount Collegiate Institute (Travis Nixon)
Winona State University Bands (Melanie Brooks)
WJ Mouat Secondary School (Janet Wade)
Wright State University Wind Symphony (Shelley Jagow)
York University Department of Music (Bill Thomas)

SCORE
for the National Youth Band of Canada
ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
CAIT NISHIMURA
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
= 60
Solo
tutti
Bassoon
Clarinet in B♭ 1
Clarinet in B♭ 2
Clarinet in B♭ 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in B♭ 1
Trumpet in B♭ 2
Trumpet in B♭ 3
cup mute
Horn 1
Horn 2
Horn 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Glockenspiel / Marimba
Crotales / Chimes
Percussion 1
Vibraphone
Suspended Cymbal
Tam Tam
Tom
Vib.
Percussion 2
Suspended Cymbal
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
© 2022 CAIT NISHIMURA MUSIC

4 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
9
A = 72
B = 104
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
open
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
To Mar.
Mar.
Crot.
To Chim.
Vib.
Perc.
Sus. cym.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
5
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
23
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
cup mute
cup mute
cup mute
Timp.
Mar.
Chim.
Vib.
Perc.
Snare drum

6 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
31
rit.
C
= 92
Bar. Sax.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
open
open
open
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Chim.
Vib.
To Crot.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
7
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
41
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
open
open
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Crot.
Vib.
Perc.

8 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
49
D = 120
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Crot.
Vib.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
9
Fl. 1
60
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Crot.
Vib.
Perc.

10 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
71
E = 112
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Solo
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
To Glock.
Crot.
Crot.
To Chim.
Vib.
To Perc.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
11
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
88
=
120
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
Tpt 3
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
Chim.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.

12 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
104
rit.
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Tutti
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
Chim.
Glock.
Perc.
Perc.
B. Drum

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
13
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
116
F = 66
= 70
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
To Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.
Perc.

14 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
G
128
Solo
Play only if no oboe
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Play only if no horn 3
Tba
Play only if no tbn 2
Timp.
Mar.
Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
15
Fl. 1
140
H = 64
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
Tutti
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
cup mute
Tpt 2
cup mute
Tpt 3
Hn 1
cup mute
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.

16 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
148
open
rit.
open
a tempo
open
Timp.
Mar.
To Glock. Glock. To Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
To Vib.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
= 72
= 80
I
155
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Mar. To Glock. Glock.
Chim.
Vib.
Vib.
Perc.

18 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
166
J = 60
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
To Mar.
Chim.
Vib.
To Perc.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
19
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
179
rit.
K
rit. = 104
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
cup mute
Tpt 2
cup mute
Tpt 3
cup mute
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.
Perc.
Sn. Drum

20 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
189
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Tom
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
21
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
197
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
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
Chim.
Perc.
Perc.

22 ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
204
rit.
L = 60
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
open
Tpt 3
open
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Mar.
To Glock.
Glock.
Chim.
To Crot.
Crot.
Perc.
Sus. cym.
To Vib.
Vib.
Perc.

ECHOES OF A NORTHERN LAKE
23
Fl. 1
Fl. 2
Ob.
Bsn
Cl. 1
Cl. 2
Cl. 3
B. Cl.
A. Sax. 1
A. Sax. 2
T. Sax.
212
Solo
Bar. Sax.
Tpt 1
Tpt 2
cup mute
Tpt 3
Hn 1
Hn 2
Hn 3
Tbn. 1
Tbn. 2
Euph.
Tba
Timp.
Glock.
Crot.
Vib.
Perc.