Sonatina in the Old Style (score) - Flexible Woodwind Trio

This delightful small suite was commissioned by Kazuhiko Tsuchiya of Tamagawa Gakuen Junior High School in 2013. It was premiered at the 24th Machida City Ensemble Concert by three members of the band club.
Originally for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet, it is now rearranged as a flexible work for publication.

Classical styles of Mozart and Haydn are suggested throughout the work. There are three parts, a movement in Sonatine style condensing elements of presentation and development, then a pensive movement two, and vitality for a finale, the third movement.

Various musical elements for all three movements enhance the woodwinds' unique lightness, and passion is richly condensed in this engaging little song.

(Shuhei Tamura)