Isaribi - Brass Quintet

Isaribi is a fire on a fishing boat to lure fish. A working song is not the main gist of this piece, though it represents the fisherman's bravery and strength of labor with an encouraging melody.

Melody, accompaniment and obbligato are clearly separated, but do not let the nuances weaken too much to make the melody stand. A tense rhythm is needed, and make a clear difference between 4/4 and 6/8. The tempo will be unified with eighth notes.

Commissioned by Nishimiya Junior High School Wind Orchestra in Suginami-Ward, Tokyo 2011.

(Yosuke Fukuda)