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The Sacred Sword

The Sacred Sword

  • Composer: Kataoka, Hiroaki
  • Grade: 4
  • Duration: 8:00
  • Genre: Concert Band
  • Publisher: Brain Music
  • Item No: ZOMS-A157S
  • Inventory status: In stock


$125.00
Printed set (Score & Parts)
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe (optional)
Bassoon (optional)
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1 (doubling Bb Soprano Saxophone)
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2/3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba (div.)
String Bass (optional)

[Percussion 1] Tam-tam, Timpani, Claves, Claves (middle pitch), Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal (on Timpani)
[Percussion 2] 4 Japanese Drums (or Bongo, Tenor Drum & Small Bass Drum), Triangle, Wind Chime, Claves (high pitch), Snare Drum, Rain stick, Hi-hat
[Percussion 3] Glockenspiel, Tam-tam, Whip, Bass Drum, Maracas, Guiro, Sleigh Bells, Chanchiki, Marimba, Japanese Large Drum
[Percussion 4] Vibraphone, Kagurasuzu or Sleigh Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Chappa, Triangle, Bass Tom, Hyoshigi, Marimba (optional), Bongo & Congas, Vibraslap, Japanese Drum (Low)
[Percussion 5] Chime, Wood Block (high & low pitch), Marimba, Tsuke, Claves (low pitch), Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells"

Ishikiri Junior High School's band director, Akihiko Terasawa played much of my work while I was a young composer. Especially, my Ancient Gods series including Sea Goddess were his favorites. Through our friendship, I was invited to clinic his band in Osaka every year.

2019 was Terasawa-san's last year to attend band contest. I used the myth of the ancient sword of Ishikiri to celebrate his retirement and his band. It's about a sacred sword, Futsunomitama in the Japanese myth. In the neighborhood shrine, an arrowhead and sword are deified. Based on Japanese modes, my unique rhythms and harmony are well-featured.

(Hiroaki Kataoka)

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