Yukiko Nishimura

Originally written for string orchestra, Snowflake is now rescored for wind band and presents a beautiful, flowing melody that captures the delicate and fleeting nature of a snowflake. The piece featu...

Originally written for string orchestra, Snowflake is now rescored for wind band and presents a beautiful, flowing melody that captures the delicate and fleeting nature of a snowflake. The piece featu...

With French-inspired harmonies, this elegant piece is written in the style of the siciliano - a pastoral dance or song in 6/8. Like the delicate and sweet fragrance of the flower that opens in the dar...

This grade 1.5 piece uses staccato articulations to depict the celestial twinkling of stars stars in the night sky. In bright D major, players get to explore the dance-like feeling of 3/4 time with a...

This grade 1.5 piece uses staccato articulations to depict the celestial twinkling of stars stars in the night sky. In bright D major, players get to explore the dance-like feeling of 3/4 time with a...

In Japan there is an old tale which has been told since before time began. Two of the most beautiful stars in the night sky are Altair, representing Man and Vega, representing Woman. These two lovers...

Lavande is the French word for lavender flower, which is the inspiration for this work by Yukiko Nishimura. It presents an ideal vehicle for young string orchestras to explore the nuances of adagio pl...

First written for string orchestra, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic dept...

Instrumentation: Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola TC), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano This piece is a sound painting of the loveliness of the cherry tree. It starts with a lush melody as you admire t...

Featuring long phrases in a slow tempo, Interlude Nightfall is a perfect composition to teach musicianship with young students using dramatic harmonies. Yukiko Nishimura's musical imagery provides a g...

In the Sun has a lite atmospheric sound; the music is full of energy and spirit. Composed in rondo form, the main theme appears repeatedly, alternating with contrasting sections. A peaceful section wi...

At night you see the moon up in the sky shining in silver color. The radiance is both beautiful and tranquil. Although in triple time, the evocative Silver Moon sort of feels like it is in duple time...

This lovely ballad about the winter season is perfect for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing to developing band students.  With soaring melodies, beautiful harmonic accompaniments, and gentle percu...

Arranger Yukiko Nishimura reveals her distinct musical character through this arrangment of a classic Christmas melody. The goal for this chart is for the players to muscially resonate with each other...

Well-known Japanese saxophonist, Mr. Masato Kumoi, commissioned this work after hearing the composer's piece Star Ship, asking that she write something new for solo alto saxophone and band that includ...

Fresh, flowing, and beautiful best describe this new composition from Yukiko Nishimura. She sets out to express the feeling of joy at the coming of spring. The piece is lush, then light, introspective...

With her first entry in the Carl Fischer choral catalog, composer Yukiko Nishimura infuses her delightful and lively writing style into this enchanting Japanese folk song arrangement for treble choirs...

Composer Yukiko Nishimura presents Songbird, written for string orchestra in her signature fresh compositional style. After a short introduction, the main theme is a Siciliano-like melody, a dance in...

To the Ocean expresses a sea-faring voyage filled with excitement and hope. The ocean changes its look in different situations, which is shown in the varied harmonic progressions. Like the ocean, the...