Origin

Origin, Cait Nishimura (2022) 2'
for concert band or brass ensemble with percussion

Origin was commissioned by Dr. Jeff Reynolds for the University of Toronto Wind Ensemble. As an alumna of the school and a former student of Dr. Reynolds, it was an honour to compose this short fanfare to open the 2022-23 concert season at UofT. Origin is an uplifting, empowering piece that evokes the feeling of returning home to a significant place in one’s journey, reflecting on all that has changed and all that has remained. I have come to cherish the magical full-circle experiences that occur when my music is performed in spaces that were meaningful or inspiring to me as a young musician. This piece is an ode to all the people and places that leave a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Difficulty: Grade 4

Instrumentation: 

• Concert band: Flute 1-2, oboe, bassoon, clarinet 1-2, bass clarinet, alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet 1-2, horn 1-2, trombone 1-2, euphonium, tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, chimes, percussion 1-2
• Brass and Percussion: Trumpet 1-4, horn 1-4, trombone 1-4, euphonium, tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, chimes, percussion 1-2