Cait Nishimura
Echoes of a Northern Lake
Duration: 10"
Echoes of a Northern Lake, Cait Nishimura (2022) 10'
for concert band
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 reflect 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.
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation: Flute 1-2, oboe, bassoon, clarinet 1-3, bass clarinet, alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet 1-3, horn 1-3, trombone 1-2, euphonium, tuba, timpani, glock/marimba/crotales, chimes/vibraphone, percussion
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About the Work
Duration: 10"
Instrumentation: Concert Band
