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We will be introducing one Golden Hearts Publications piece per week for a while.Please give me a few moments of your time!Here's this week's piece. Pastorale - or The Tale of a “Forget-me-not” / Ken'ichi Masakado [Woodwind Quartet]https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/products/ghmb-13Instrumentation (Parts included in the set)：FluteOboeBassoonBb ClarinetProgram notes:“Gentle, and Soft Messages”, with “A Strong Will” on a work…When I was working on this work, I was earnestly considering the above theme.I wrote this work by a commission from a wind orchestra club in high school in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2012. But, without the interaction with a woman, “Serina-san”, this work might be different.Although...

In some countries, the new school term starts around September. It is a time to review the basics again.I recommend the work of Picarband (CARLO PIROLA) from Golden Hearts Publications! (PDF version is not available at this time) Fun Games (on three Japanese songs) / Picarband [Concert Band] [Score and Parts]https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/collections/picarband-carlo-pirola/products/ghpc-01-set-anka“PRIMAVERA” at first sight / Picarband [Concert Band] [Score and Parts]https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/collections/picarband-carlo-pirola/products/ghpc-02-set-ankaPuccini in Beijing / arr. Picarband [Concert Band] [Score and Parts]https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/collections/picarband-carlo-pirola/products/ghpc-03-set-ankaPicarband (CARLO PIROLA)'s profile can be read at the link below.https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/collections/picarband-carlo-pirolaIn addition, bands with smaller numbers should consider using flexible ensemble scores.https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/collections/chamber-music-flexibleParticularly popular flexible ensemble pieces include;[PDF] Christmas Carols Selection...

We will be introducing one Golden Hearts Publications piece per week for a while.Please give me a few moments of your time!Here's this week's piece.The Bell / Mizuki Aita [Percussion Quintet]https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/products/ghaa-12Instrumentation (Parts included in the set)：1. Vibraphone,S.Cym2. Xylophone,S.Cym3. Marimba.S.Cym4. Percussion 1(4TomToms,S.Cym)5. Percussion 2(Bell,4TomToms,S.Cym)Program notes:Commissioned work for Shiogama-City Third Junior High School Wind Orchestra, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The piece is a freely conceived variation on the rhythm of the Hatse-bushi, a folk song from Shiogama. The "Bell," which was discovered during a visit to the Third Junior High School, was positioned as an important musical instrument. I composed this piece with...

Composer Ken'ichi Masakado, whose several works have been published by Golden Hearts Publications, won first place in the 7th International March Composition Competition held in Italy in June 2023 (VII Concorso Internazionale di Composizione per Marce : "Citta di Allumiere")!Congratulations! Golden Hearts Publications has published several of his works. His works are highly acclaimed outside of Japan, and his sheet music is selling well at our store.About Ken'ichi Masakado:Graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae (Musicology). In 1998, he was selected for the 9th Asahi Composition Award (wind band music). April 2003-December 2005, Music Director of Kitakyushu City Fire Department Band. From...

We will be introducing one Golden Hearts Publications piece per week for a while.Please give me a few moments of your time!Here's this week's piece.Songs for Flexible Instrument Trio Vol.1 - Famous classical pieces for Beginners / arr. Kouichirou Ogunihttps://global.goldenheartspublications.com/products/ghoa-28The following songs are included in this collection.1.No.7 from 24 Preludes, Op. 28 / Frederic Chopin2.Gavotte / Francois-Joseph Gossec3.Wedding March / Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy4.Military March “Pomp and Circumstance No. 1” / Edward ElgarSongs for Flexible Instrument Trio Vol.2 - Famous classical pieces for Beginners / arr. Kouichirou Oguni https://global.goldenheartspublications.com/products/ghoa-29The following songs are included in this collection.1. "Promenade" from "Pictures...