{"product_id":"the-journey-begins","title":"The Journey Begins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Journey Begins,\u003c\/i\u003e Cait Nishimura (2024) 3'\u003cbr\u003efor concert band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Journey Begins \u003c\/em\u003ewas commissioned by the Central Oklahoma Directors Association for the 2024 7th Grade Honor Band. The idea for this piece came to me on a nature walk while re9ecting on the magical fact that the biggest trees grow from the tiniest seeds, and that those trees grow together to form an entire forest. I saw this as a metaphor for each of our musical journeys as individuals, and how we come together to form beautiful, supportive communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're heading out on a trail, playing in your first honour band, starting a new job, relationship, instrument, or at a new school, the energy and wonder of the beginning of a journey is like nothing else. This piece captures the excitement, anticipation, enthusiasm, and even moments of hesitation that come with the start of a new adventure. With syncopated rhythms, long lyrical phrases, and melodic features throughout the ensemble, this piece provides musical challenges to empower everyone in the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 1-2, euphonium, tuba, timpani, chimes, glockenspiel, percussion 1-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A1761704814\u0026amp;color=543914\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/caitnishimuramusic\" title=\"Cait Nishimura Music\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCait Nishimura Music\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/caitnishimuramusic\/the-journey-begins\" title=\"The Journey Begins - Cait Nishimura (midi audio)\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Journey Begins - Cait Nishimura (midi audio)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/caitnishimuramusic\" title=\"Cait Nishimura Music\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/caitnishimuramusic\" title=\"Cait Nishimura Music\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Just a Theory Press","offers":[{"title":"Concert Band \/ Score and Parts \/ Print","offer_id":52738137915679,"sku":"JAT-161-034-SP","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Concert Band \/ Score and Parts \/ PDF Download","offer_id":52738137948447,"sku":"JAT-161-034-SPe","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Concert Band \/ Score Only \/ Print","offer_id":52738137981215,"sku":"JAT-161-034-FS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Concert Band \/ Score Only \/ PDF Download","offer_id":52738138013983,"sku":"JAT-161-034-FSe","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1586\/5887\/files\/TJBcover20261copy.jpg?v=1786473304","url":"https:\/\/justatheorypress.com\/products\/the-journey-begins","provider":"Just a Theory Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}