Instrumentation

1 - Full Score
4 - Flute 1
4 - Flute 2
2 - Oboe
4 - Bb Clarinet 1
4 - Bb Clarinet 2
4 - Bb Clarinet 3
2 - Bb Bass Clarinet
2 - Bassoon
2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1
2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2
2 - Bb Tenor Saxophone
1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone
3 - Bb Trumpet 1
3 - Bb Trumpet 2
3 - Bb Trumpet 3
2 - F Horn 1
2 - F Horn 2
3 - Trombone 1
3 - Trombone 2
3 - Trombone 3
2 - Euphonium B.C.
2 - Euphonium T.C.
4 - Tuba
1 - Timpani
3 - Percussion (Suspended 
     Cymbal, Bells, Chimes)

Akatonbo (3:10)
Grade 3
adapted by Joseph Spaniola
based on a melody by Kôsaku Yamada

This setting is an absolutely beautiful one of a classic Japanese children's song written by composer, conductor and educator Kôsaku Yamada.  Here is a superb piece to instill sensitive playing and phrasing in any age group.  Wonderful orchestration by Dr. Spaniola.

While the piece is not difficult technically, it poses an excellent opportunity to understand the significance of maturity in playing.

To see and hear the score: Akatonbo