{"product_id":"lake-superior-suite","title":"Lake Superior Suite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLake Superior Suite,\u003c\/i\u003e Cait Nishimura (2018) 18'\u003cbr\u003efor wind ensemble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLake Superior Suite \u003c\/em\u003eis a five-movement work for wind ensemble, inspired by the landscapes of five provincial and national parks along the northern shoreline of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes and is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, holding about 10% of the world’s fresh water. The Ojibwe\/Anishinaabe name for the lake is gitchigami or gichigaaming, meaning “great sea”. This piece was conceptualized during camping trips at each of the five parks, and is meant to express transformative experiences through music and highlight the power of nature connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The opening movement,\u003cem\u003e Pancake Bay,\u003c\/em\u003e depicts endlessly flowing waves, soaring birds, peaceful rays of light, and the first glimpse of the vastness of Lake Superior. Pancake Bay Provincial Park is situated on a wide bay that offers stunning panoramic views of the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Pukaskwa National Park (pronounced PUK-ə-saw) is on the northeast shore of the lake, and features towering cliffs and rocky shores with centuries old driftwood. Through meter changes and driving ostinatos, the music in \u003cem\u003ePukaskwa \u003c\/em\u003erepresents the sense of wonder, adventure, and determination involved in hiking precarious cliffs to breathtaking views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, the northernmost park included in this piece, is named after a landform that resembles a giant lying on its back. This is the park in which the composer interacted with the most wildlife, experienced the most extreme jaw-dropping views, and witnessed the most beautiful moments in nature. \u003cem\u003eSleeping Giant’s\u003c\/em\u003e disjunct melodies, shifts in timbre, and unexpected rhythmic patterns represent this experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Neys Provincial Park was formerly a prisoner of war camp and a processing site for Japanese-Canadians who were interned and forcibly relocated from British Columbia to Ontario during WWII. Much of the old growth forest was cut down to build the POW camp, and trees were later re-planted in rows. Slow and steady melodic fragments represent the solemn voices of this beautiful but remote location, while the gradual build toward the climax evokes feelings of destruction, anguish, and yearning for peace. \u003cem\u003eNeys \u003c\/em\u003eis dedicated with love to the composer’s Japanese-Canadian relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The final movement,\u003cem\u003e Agawa Bay,\u003c\/em\u003e is named after a campground within Lake Superior Provincial Park. The music portrays the serenity of calm evening water, gratitude for all of nature, and the mixed emotions about returning home after a life-changing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated with gratitude to Dr. Gillian MacKay at the University of Toronto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlute 1-2, oboe, bassoon, clarinet 1-3, bass clarinet, alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet 1-3, horn 1-2, trombone 1-2, euphonium, tuba, piano, timpani, chimes, marimba, vibraphone, percussion 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eScore and parts include one copy of all instrumental parts. 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