Kiskiminetas (To Make Daylight): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Paul Murtha
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00468821
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"Kiskiminetas" is a Native American word that means to "make daylight" and was likely a command given to "break camp and continue the journey." Paul Murtha's escriptive work for young players opens with a noble fanfare suggesting the break of day. A lyric section follows depicting scenic vistas along the path, and finally an exuberant adventure theme celebrates the conclusion of the journey. Nicely paced with plenty of variety.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00468821
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About the Composer: Paul Murtha
Paul Murtha is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and wind music across all grade levels. His approach to writing for young musicians combines accessible technical demands with genuine artistic substance, earning him recognition among directors seeking repertoire that engages students without compromising musical integrity.
Why we love this
Murtha crafts a complete musical narrative here without resorting to gimmicks or oversimplification. The structure moves logically from fanfare through lyrical passage to energetic finale, giving your ensemble a tangible arc to shape while the Grade 2 writing keeps rehearsal time focused on musicianship rather than technical obstacles.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a journey told in three chapters. You hear the spark of awakening in that opening fanfare, then settle into reflection as the landscape passes by, before the music surges forward with the confidence and joy of adventure. It's descriptive without being literal, and the emotional arc feels earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
Young concert bands ready for music with genuine programmatic content and varied textures. This works equally well for a band in its second or third year of development as for an elementary or middle school ensemble with solid fundamentals.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and a sense of ceremonial dignity; this establishes the 'daybreak' imagery that anchors the whole piece.
- Balance the lyric section carefully so the melody sings without overwhelming the supporting harmonies. Younger players often play too loudly when given sustained passages.
- Drive the final adventure theme with consistent energy, but resist the urge to rush. A steady tempo with clean articulation in the rhythmic figures will let the exuberance come through naturally.
- Use the contrast between sections as rehearsal landmarks. Students remember 'the quiet part' and 'the exciting ending' better than measure numbers.
How to use it
This fits naturally on a festival or contest program where you need variety without stepping significantly up in difficulty from your other selections. It also works well in a concert built around themes of exploration or new beginnings, or as an opener that sets an energetic, purposeful tone for the entire evening.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping dynamic contours across phrases of varying length
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in a lyrical section
- Maintaining clarity and precision in moderate tempo articulations
- Creating coherence across contrasting musical sections