Snow (Yuki)
Traditional Japanese Folk Melody
by
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1
Duration: 02:15
Year of Composition: 2017
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher Catalog Number: 04005020
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Instrumentation
Flute/Oboe
B♭ Clarinet
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon
Tuba
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Percussion 3
Mallet Percussion
Piano (for rehearsal only)
Program Notes:
Snow is based on the charming Japanese children’s song "Yuki", which talks about excitement of children playing in the snow and is a favourite traditional song in Japan. This song has been combined with an original festive melody to create a joyful, winter holiday piece.
(Robert Buckley)
