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CAIT NISHIMURA
READY TO FLY for concert band Duration: 2:00 Dif culty: Grade 1
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Flute Oboe B♭ Clarinet B♭ Bass Clarinet E♭ Alto Saxophone B♭ Tenor Saxophone E♭ Baritone Saxophone B♭ Trumpet F Horn Trombone / Baritone (B♭ treble part included) / Bassoon Tuba Glockenspiel Snare Drum Percussion (suspended cymbal and triangle) Piano (optional– for rehearsal or performance)
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Program note and publishing info:
Ready to Fly represents a parallel between young birds and developing musicians. Just as edglings learn to use their voices to make the beautiful bird sounds we all know and love, young musicians develop a familiarity with the language of music and learn to communicate and inspire through sound.
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The melodies in this piece were inspired by real bird songs: the charming and easily-recognizable two-note song of the Black-capped Chickadee, and the musical fanfare-like three-note song of the Red-winged Blackbird. I was also inspired by songbirds in the construction of the piece, using layered and call & response sections to imitate antiphonal bird calls.
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In working on this project, I felt strongly about creating a piece that contributes to both musical and social-emotional growth of students at this level. My hope is that this piece will empower students of all levels to feel "ready to y" in their musical and personal pursuits. This piece was commissioned by Tammy Wahlin for Robbinsdale Area Schools, with support from the Seven Dreams Education Foundation. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of Marlene Johnson, who has asked to dedicate this piece in memory of her brother, Arnold Johnson, who was a lover of birds. Marlene and Arnold are both graduates of Robbinsdale high schools. One dollar from every purchase of this piece will be donated to Birds Canada. Copyright © Cait Nishimura (SOCAN) All rights reserved. Published by Cait Nishimura Music | caitnishimura.com First published in 2021; second edition published in 2026 Distributed by Just a Theory Press | justatheorypress.com Front cover photography and design by Cait Nishimura
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commissioned by Robbinsdale Schools with support from the Seven Dreams Education Foundation
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Suspended Cymbal Triangle
Piano (optional)
© 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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