Naoya Wada

Let It Shine Like A Star opens with a rhythmical and energetic pulse in the key of B flat major. Immediately following is a 'pop' theme featuring many syncopated rhythms. Change to E flat major, a bea...

The piece is written in classic overture style. Bold allegro and flowing andante are combined to make this piece an introduction to the classical style for young musicians.

Grace of Oaths was commissioned by the Symphonic Band of the Seinan Jo Gakuin University and the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan. The University was established by a Southern Baptist missionar...

Henry Clay Work (1832-1884) was an American composer and songwriter, especially known as the composer of Grandfather's Clock. This setting consists of an inventive treatment of three of his best-known...

In May 2019, a new era of Japan Reiwa began. Ascent was composed to celebrate a new era as the last composition of previous Heisei era. The work opens with a bold fanfare with the main theme in the sa...

Rising out of a mysterioso opening, this work goes boldly forth into an exciting main theme, propelled by a rhythmic low brass ostinato. Contrasting sections featuring beautiful melodies and counterme...

This is a stirring band work designed to enable first and second year players to experience playing in a full ensemble setting. It has a variety of styles and articulations to focus and challenge youn...

Infinitely and instantly appealing, this fresh new march will wow your audience and give your students a new appreciation for an old form. In this first-time collaboration by a Japanese composing team...

Young Japanese composer Wada has scored again in this heavenly work that pairs a very catchy opening and closing theme with a gorgeous second theme. Always exhibiting an impeccable scoring craftsmansh...

The title of this lofty work perfectly describes the musical elements it portrays: memorable, soaring melodies and upper woodwind obbligatos, a traditional ABA structure presented in an elevated way,...

Lights in the Mirror was commissioned by the Yahata High School Band (Fukuoka, Japan) on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of their annual concert in august 2016. Mirroring and looking at the heart...

Die Prozession der Zeit wurde zum Gedenken an den 120. Jahrestag der Gründung der Kokura Nishi High School in Fukuoka, Japan, verfasst. Das Stück beginnt mit einer langsameren dramatischen Einführung....

Departures' wurde vom 'Noire Ensemble Winds', einem Blasorchester aus Fukuoka, Japan, anlässlich seines 20-jährigen Bestehens in Auftrag gegeben. Der Dirigent, Koichiro Taketomi, und der Komponist lie...

Der schmissige Konzertmarsch Pacifica des japanischen Komponisten Naoya Wada hat einem fröhlichen, modernen Klang. Jugendblasorchester der oberen Unterstufe wird es gelingen diesen Marsch ohne nennens...

Die Komposition Axis ist meinem Freund Shinya Nakamitsu gewidmet, einem ausgezeichneten Grafikdesigner, der verrückt nach Blasmusik ist. Vor ein paar Jahren nahm ich eine Demo-CD auf, um sie einigen L...

Juventino Rosas komponierte Sobre las Olas oder Over the Waves ('Auf den Wellen'). Er war einer der bekanntesten mexikanischen Komponisten im Bereich der Salonmusik. Das Stück ist so beliebt wie ein k...

Im Nachlass von Scott Joplin (1867-1917), dem König des Ragtime, finden sich auch einige Märsche für Klavier. Die meisten davon, wie auch der vorliegende March Majestic aus dem Jahr 1902, sind im Stil...

Weekend in the City' was originally composed for solo Tuba and band in 2014. Composed in three movements, 'Sunday in the Park', 'Nocturne' and 'And Weekdays Come Again.'. The original band accompanime...

King of Ragtime Scott Joplin (1867-1917), left some marches for piano. Most of them were written in the style of John Philip Sousa, and this march is no exception. March Majestic was written in 1902....

Fanfare and Festive Hymn uses only the first six notes of the Bb major scale making the piece accessible in the first year of study. The forceful fanfare leads to a lyrical theme, and ends with a fanf...

An exceptional debut composition by a new young Japanese composer , it's a very impressive work that is going to be a big hit with mid-level bands everywhere. The opening movement features spritely rh...

Der japanische Komponist Naoya Wada beschreibt die anbrechende Dämmerung mit einer eingängigen Melodie welche von den Klarinetten vorgestellt und vom kleinen Blech übernommen wird. Das Schlagzeug ist...

Young Japanese composer Naoya Wada's new composition, The Promise of Hope is an uplifting work that young students will enjoy rehearsing and performing. Full of wonderful teaching materials, the infec...

Days Remembered entstand für die High School Band von Kitakyushu in Fukuoka (Japan) anlässlich ihres 30. Jahreskonzerts. In Japan beginnt das Unterrichtsjahr im April und die Studenten erhalten ihre Z...