The Flow of the Tide: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

The Flow of the Tide: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Flow of the Tide: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50839
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Yukiko Nishimura

Grade: 3

Item: 00-50839

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The Flow of the Tide, by Yukiko Nishimura, captures the feel of a flowing tide, mainly represented through the melodic line. Layers of harmony give the feeling of the tide's ebb and flow, the splashing spray, and the sea's changing colors. In addition to the feel of the waves, there is also a contrasting brightness and tenderness. Your orchestra will fall in love with the many moods of this stunning work. (3:40)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6766-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6766-5

UPC: 038081586540

SKU: 00-50839

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About the Composer: Yukiko Nishimura

Yukiko Nishimura studied composition at Tokyo University of the Arts before pursuing advanced work with Dr. Alfred Reed at the University of Miami and Dr. Richard Danielpour at Manhattan School of Music. Her compositional voice draws from both Western classical training and her Japanese heritage, evident in works ranging from solo piano to orchestral and theatrical pieces.

Nishimura has received commissions across multiple genres and performed her own music extensively in concert settings. Her work has been featured at Carnegie Hall's Weille Recital Hall and premiered at institutions including Gettysburg College. She has collaborated with traditional Japanese Noh theater, composed for silent film accompaniment, and earned recognition from the Hollywood Music in Media Awards in recent years. Her output spans piano, percussion, chamber ensembles, band, strings, and orchestra.

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Why we love this

Nishimura captures a vivid natural phenomenon through pure orchestral storytelling, letting the string section carry both the sweeping melodic gestures and the harmonic color shifts that define the piece. The work rewards student musicians with frequent moments of lyrical beauty and clear musical purpose, making it engaging to rehearse and genuinely satisfying to perform. Grade 3 accessibility combined with genuine artistic depth makes this a strong choice for building student appreciation of programmatic music.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like watching water in motion: moments of flowing serenity punctuated by brighter activity, with harmonic layers suggesting spray and shifting light on the surface. Tenderness and brightness alternate naturally, creating a listening experience that feels both contemplative and alive.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 3 level seeking music that develops musicianship beyond technical mechanics. This work suits ensembles ready to explore dynamic shaping, sustained phrasing, and the connection between program and orchestral color.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with long-phrase breathing; allow younger players to hear how individual lines interconnect across the section parts rather than focusing narrowly on their own note.
Use dynamic contrast deliberately to highlight the harmonic shifts that represent the tide's changing character. The marked shifts between brightness and tenderness will ring clearer if dynamics are precise.
Balance the layered harmonies so the primary melody remains audible without overwhelming the inner voices that create texture and depth.
Draw attention to rhythmic precision in passages where multiple string parts move together; clarity here makes the ebb-and-flow effect more convincing.

How to use it

This work fits naturally into a concert centered on nature or the sea, or serves as an effective contrasting selection between more technical or dramatic pieces. Its moderate length (3:40) and inviting character make it ideal for festival and contest settings where audiences appreciate accessible yet artistically substantial music.