Cait Nishimura

Golden Hour (Soloist with Band)

$150.00

Duration: 6"

Instrumentation: Soloist with Concert Band
Performance Materials: Score and Parts
Delivery Method: Print

Golden Hour, Cait Nishimura (2025) 6'
for soloist with concert band

The “golden hour” is the magical period of time just before sunset when the sun is low in the sky and casts a beautiful, warm glow across the horizon. This piece was inspired by an exciting and rewarding journey through Yosemite National Park to reach the Glacier Point overlook before sundown. Driving up the steep mountain roads felt like a race against time, with the sunset already in progress. Along the way, we experienced jaw-dropping vistas over the edge of rocky cliffs; the colours in the sky shifted from vibrant blue and orange to hazy pink and purple. We drove through extensive areas of forest damaged by recent wildfires– a visceral reminder of the impacts of our changing climate and the need for balance in nature. When we arrived at the lookout, we were rewarded with a magnificent and exhilarating view of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley set against a glowing sky (as shown on the cover of this score!) It was perfect timing to witness the last moments of sunset before the sky faded calmly into dusk.

Golden Hour was originally composed for horn and piano in 2020 and was later transcribed for several other solo instruments. This version for soloist with wind band was created in 2025 thanks to the generous support of over 50 consortium members.

Difficulty: Grade 4

Instrumentation: Soloist**, flute 1-2, oboe, bassoon, clarinet 1-3, bass clarinet, alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet 1-3, horn 1-2, trombone 1-3, euphonium, tuba, double bass, piano, timpani, mallet percussion, percussion 1-2

**Includes solo parts for clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, euphonium, and trombone

Note: Score and parts include one copy of all instrumental parts. Please contact our team if you would like to purchase additional copies.


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Instrumentation: Soloist with Concert Band
Performance Materials: Score and Parts
Delivery Method: Print

About the Work

Duration: 6"

Instrumentation: Concert Band

The “golden hour” is the magical period of time just before sunset when the sun is low in the sky and casts a beautiful, warm glow across the horizon. This piece was inspired by an exciting and rewarding journey through Yosemite National Park to reach the Glacier Point overlook before sundown. Driving up the steep mountain roads felt like a race against time, with the sunset already in progress. Along the way, we experienced jaw-dropping vistas over the edge of rocky cliffs; the colours in the sky shifted from vibrant blue and orange to hazy pink and purple. We drove through extensive areas of forest damaged by recent wildfires– a visceral reminder of the impacts of our changing climate and the need for balance in nature. When we arrived at the lookout, we were rewarded with a magnificent and exhilarating view of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley set against a glowing sky (as shown on the cover of this score!) It was perfect timing to witness the last moments of sunset before the sky faded calmly into dusk. GOLDEN HOUR was originally composed for horn and piano in 2020 and was later transcribed for several other solo instruments. This version for soloist with wind band was created in 2025 thanks to the generous support of over 50 consortium members. One dollar from every purchase of this piece will be donated to The Nature Conservancy of Canada. Thank you for helping to support this important work.