Printed set (Score & Parts)
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Flute 3
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bassoon 1/2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bb Soprano Saxophone
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1/2
F Horn 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
[Percussion 1] Crash Cymbals, Bamboo Chime, Suspened Cymbal, Snare Drum, 4 Toms
[Percussion 2] 4 Toms, Claves, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
[Percussion 3] Tam-tam, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal
[Percussion 4] Glockenspiel, Antique Cymbal, Chimes, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone
[Percussion 5] Chimes, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Xylophone
Though they had been dating for five years and thinking about marriage, neither had clearly expressed their intentions. In the end, she decided to go to Australia, saying, ''I'm sorry. It's okay now.'' This is very different from the time when she caused a fuss, looking for something, saying, ''It's not here!'' only to find it in her hand and sheepishly say, ''Oh, I had it here all along. I'm sorry. It's okay now.'' Though the words are the same, the meaning is completely different, isn't it? Music is similar in that while the notes on the page may be the same, the performance can express something entirely different. You must also perceive and reflect in your performance the overall message of the piece, the character of the theme, and the image the composer has entrusted to each instrument-things that are not explicitly written in the score.
Sometimes, the performance changes naturally in response to these feelings. This is what it means to ''sing'' through the music. But ''singing'' like this isn't easy-it's as difficult as becoming that woman ending a five-year relationship each time you rehearse.
I wrote "Sing with Sincerity" on commission for the Yamaha Symphonic Band to be used as a free-choice piece in the 2008 All Japan Band Competition. Despite the challenges of such a piece, Yamaha Symphonic Band always ''sings with sincerity.'' It was this deep respect for their dedication that inspired me to write this piece. Because of that, I won't provide any specific performance notes here. After all, just following instructions doesn't lead to ''singing.'' It's like how a smile that appears simply because someone said, ''Smile now'' isn't enough to captivate someone's heart. You have to feel, think, and... sing.
As an additional note, this piece also reflects my feelings toward the Yamaha Symphonic Band, which had long led the way in corporate wind bands. This was their final participation in the ''corporate division'' of the AJBC, so there were undoubtedly many emotions surrounding that. I wanted to capture those sentiments in this work, and I hope you find this information helpful in your interpretation.
(Jun Nagao)
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