Raindrops by Naoya Wada is a groovy, lighthearted, pop-style chamber ensemble piece that features 3 woodwinds and a 4.3-octave (low A) marimba. In the piece, the marimba part functions like a drumset, keeping the overall rhythmic foundation steady and driving the piece forward. On top of this, the woodwinds layer in their respective song-like melodies to form a harmonious cohesion. Although the piece is scored for flute, oboe, and clarinet, alternate parts are included so that the flute part can be played by an oboe or clarinet, the oboe part can be substituted with a clarinet, and the clarinet part may be played by an alto saxophone or English horn.
• Flute (alternate part for oboe or Bb clarinet)
• Oboe (alternate part for Bb clarinet)
• Bb Clarinet (alternate part for Eb alto saxophone or English horn in F)
• Marimba—low A (playable by one or two players and includes options for 4.5-octave, low F instrument)
Raindrops by Naoya Wada is a groovy, lighthearted, pop-style chamber ensemble piece that features 3 woodwinds and a 4.3-octave (low A) marimba. In the piece, the marimba part functions like a drumset, keeping the overall rhythmic foundation steady and driving the piece forward. On top of this, the woodwinds layer in their respective song-like melodies to form a harmonious cohesion. Although the piece is scored for flute, oboe, and clarinet, alternate parts are included so that the flute part can be played by an oboe or clarinet, the oboe part can be substituted with a clarinet, and the clarinet part may be played by an alto saxophone or English horn.
• Flute (alternate part for oboe or Bb clarinet)
• Oboe (alternate part for Bb clarinet)
• Bb Clarinet (alternate part for Eb alto saxophone or English horn in F)
• Marimba—low A (playable by one or two players and includes options for 4.5-octave, low F instrument)