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A N EW H OR I ZON
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A NEW HORIZON for concert band Duration: 3:30 Dif culty: Grade 3 Instrumentation
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Program notes and publishing information:
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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 (B♭ treble part included) Tuba Piano Timpani Chimes Mallet Percussion (Glockenspiel and Marimba) Percussion (Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Tom)
A New Horizon is inspired by Oklahoma skies, the sense of belonging found in community bands, and the optimism in being open to beginning again. This work was commissioned by Christopher Baumgartner and the University of Oklahoma New Horizons Band in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The band is part of the New Horizons International Music Association, a network of community music ensembles for adults.
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When Chris approached me about this project, we had a wonderful conversation about how to create a meaningful collaboration with his community band members. We agreed that it would make for a memorable experience if the musicians had the opportunity to interact with me throughout the creative process, not just once the piece was nished. I met with the band, heard them play, answered their questions about being a composer, and invited them to tell me what their band experiences meant to them so that I could create a special piece inspired by their stories. They sent me photos of their favourite local vistas so I could see what the horizon looked like from their perspectives. I was able to incorporate these wonderful sources of inspiration, as well as a variation of the melody from "Oh What A Beautiful Morning" (from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Oklahoma!). This experience helped me determine that I much prefer this highly collaborative approach to commissioned works, and I'm so grateful to have worked with this community.
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Copyright © Cait Nishimura (SOCAN) All rights reserved. Published by Cait Nishimura Music | caitnishimura.com Distributed by Just a Theory Press | justatheorypress.com First published in 2021; second edition published in 2026 Front cover photography and design by Cait Nishimura
SCORE commissioned by the OU New Horizons Band, directed by Christopher Baumgartner
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Flute 1
B♭ Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Sax 1
Alto Sax 2
Baritone Sax B♭ Trumpet 1
Tenor Sax
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F Horn 1
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Timpani
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Mallet Percussion
Percussion
© Cait Nishimura 2021 / 2026 (SOCAN) All rights reserved. Published by Cait Nishimura Music | caitnishimura.com Distributed by Just a Theory Press | justatheorypress.com
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