Cait Nishimura

Beneath the Canopy

$85.00

Duration: 3'15"

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

Beneath the Canopy, Cait Nishimura (2021) 3'15"
for concert band or flex ensemble

I’ve always cherished any time spent in the forest. While the mighty and majestic treetops are what I’m drawn to first, I’ve come to enjoy observing and investigating the environment that exists beneath the canopy. It is here where many birds, animals, and insects make their homes; where mushrooms and mosses magically appear; and where visitors to the forest leave footprints on trails.

Beneath the Canopy is a hopeful, uplifting, and energetic piece for concert band that is meant to evoke a walk through the woods. The layers of melodies and harmonies throughout the piece represent the various levels of the forest, from the ground to the understory and up to the canopy. The colours and textures within the ensemble depict the flora, fauna, and funga of the forest.

This piece was commissioned by the Vancouver Technical Secondary School Senior Band, directed by Amanda Killburn and Elizabeth Riegert. It was originally composed for flexible band instrumentation in five parts. This version for full concert band provides opportunities for all sections of the ensemble to shine.

Commissioned by the Vancouver Technical Secondary School Senior Band

Difficulty: Grade 3

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, trombone 1-2, euphonium, tuba, timpani, marimba, glockenspiel, suspended cymbal/snare drum
  • 5-part flex ensemble: Part 1 (flute, oboe, clarinet), Part 2 (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet), Part 3 (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, horn), Part 4 (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, trombone, euphonium), Part 5 (bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, trombone, euphonium, tuba), percussion

Note: Band version includes two copies of all instrumental parts // Flex version includes one copy of all instrumental parts. Please contact our team if you would like to purchase additional copies.

 

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JAT-161-019-SP
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Performance Materials: Score and Parts
Delivery Method: Print

About the Work

Duration: 3'15"

Instrumentation: Concert Band and Flex Ensemble

BENEATH THE CANOPY is a hopeful, uplifting, and energetic piece for concert band that is meant to evoke a walk through the woods. The layers of melodies and harmonies throughout the piece represent the various levels of the forest, from the ground to the understory and up to the canopy. The colours and textures within the ensemble depict the 9ora, fauna, and funga of the forest.