Symphony Basquiat (Symphony No. 1 for chamber winds and percussion)
Commissioned by a consortium lead by the University of Miami Frost School of Music, in commemoration of the opening of The Knight Center of Music Innovation, Coral Gables, Florida

Inspired by the artworks of Black Neo-expressionist painter and artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Premiered at Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami. 

Learn more about Jean-Michel Basquiat:
https://www.basquiat.com


Thank you to the following consortium members for supporting this new work:
University of Miami Frost Wind Ensemble, Robert Carnochan, conductor
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Christopher J. Woodruff
University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble, Tim Oliver, conductor
Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble, David Kehler, conductor
University of Louisville Wind Ensemble, Frederick Speck, director
Lawrence University Conservatory of Music Wind Ensemble, Andrew Mast, conductor
Louisiana State University, Damon Talley, conductor
UMKC Conservatory, Conservatory Wind Symphony, Steven D. Davis, conductor
F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music, Old Dominion University Wind Ensemble, Tyler G. Austin, conductor
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, John R. Stewart, conductor
FIU Wind Ensemble, Dr. Brenton F. Alston, conductor
University of West Georgia Wind Ensemble, Josh Byrd, conductor
Wells School of Music, West Chester University Wind Ensemble, Andrew Yozviak, conductor
East Carolina University Symphony Wind Ensemble, William Staub, conductor
Ball State University Wind Ensemble, Thomas Caneva, conductor
Auburn University, Dr. Rick Good
University of Oklahoma School of Music, OU Wind Symphony, Shanti Simon, conductor
University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music, Scott Teeple, Director of Bands
University of South Alabama Wind Ensemble, Will Petersen, conductor
University of Colorado Boulder Wind Symphony, Donald J. McKinney, conductor
Arizona State University, ASU Wind Ensemble, Jason Caslor, conductor
Stephen F. Austin State University, Wind Ensemble, Tamey Anglley, conductor
University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble, John Zastoupil, conductor
The Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor
La Sierra University Wind Ensemble, Giovanni Santos, conductor
Hugh Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia Wind Ensemble, Nicholas Enrico Williams, conductor
Nazareth University School of Music, Wind Symphony, Jared Chase, conductor
Baylor University, Wind Ensemble, J. Eric Wilson, conductor
Case Western Reserve University Bands, Ryan V. Scherber, director

sheet music under consortium exclusivity

Symphony Basquiat (Symphony No. 1) - Frost Wind Ensemble, Robert Carnochan

"The Test of Time" piece puts the soloist at the forefront of playing polyrhythms, over-the-barline grooves, and asymmetrical passages while the band plays supportive and common thematic material of my oeuvre in simple meters such as 4/4 and 3/4. The juxtaposition of musical material presents “The Test of Time,” where the combination of soloist and ensemble manipulate the feeling of “beat 1” for each other, the conductor, and the audience.

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The Test Of Time, Solo Marimba and Grade 3 Concert Band

BLOOM by Cait Nishimura, for grade 2 concert band. Commissioned by the Toronto Montessori School Modern Music Ensemble, directed by Rachel MacDonald, in 2018. New edition published in 2024, including this midi audio which was created using NotePerformer in Dorico software.

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BLOOM - Cait Nishimura (midi audio)

Raíces, meaning "roots" in Spanish, uses soundscapes, atmospheric elements, and nostalgic harmonies to take a listener through the growth of a tree. Similar material opens and closes the piece. Wind sounds, aeolian sounds, and flute harmonics make up the atmosphere. A group of soloists play the overarching theme, which is always repeated up a fourth, signifying growth and development of our growing tree. As others join in, the tree grows both towards the sky and into the ground. The apex of the work brings the listener to a magical arrival as we musically paint of a picture of the fractals of leaves, and branches flowing beautifully in the wind. The piece comes to a close with the aforementioned atmospheric soundscapes - this time, with the image of a blossoming tree in our mind's eye.

Metaphorically speaking, this tree represents the community that commissioned it: The Rio Grande Valley Flute Fiesta Flute Choir. This piece was commissioned for their performance at the 2024 National Flute Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The RGV Flute Fiesta Flute Choir will combine over 200 students of all ages and teachers from across the Rio Grande Valley in celebration of communal music-making.

Thanks go to Dulce Rodríguez for coming up with and organizing this collaboration and to Alberto Robledo for his generosity in supporting this commission.

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Raíces, Expandable Flute Choir

AWAKEN for concert band grade 1.5. Commissioned by the Branksome Hall Grade 8 Band, directed by Scott Harbin. 2016. (MIDI audio for reference)

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Awaken - Cait Nishimura (MIDI audio)

Cait Nishimura (she/her) is a Canadian composer, musician, and educator.

Awaken - Cait Nishimura (MIDI audio)

Cait Nishimura Music

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