Symphony No.1 – 1st Movement “Sensei”

Sensei, (先生) is an honorific term shared in Japanese, that literally is translated into general usage. It means teacher.

This symphony for wind bands is a harmonic journey of wind & percussion melodic textures and rhythmic vitality. I wrote this symphony in late 2020 to dedicate and put my heart and passion into wind music and my music career today. I need to thank all these people, for what I am because of them.

I wrote this symphony in 4 separate movements with 4 characters that have a difference in content, melody, rhythm, and feeling. Every movement can be performed separately. (That is easier for the conductor, deciding to perform one movement or perform the complete symphony in concert or at any contest regarding the time limits or any choice.)

Every year I plan to write only 1 movement from 2020 and will complete it all in 2023. I always talk to myself that all my life I will write only one Symphony. Writing this music I never thought about being famous or any business purpose.

I just love wind music and need to share my passion with the world. My thanks to the people that inspired me to music, to reach my goals, and achieve my musical dreams. More importantly, without them, I would have been lost. A simple “thank you” is probably not enough.

Included Parts

• Piccolo
• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Eb Clarinet
• Bb Clarinet 1
• Bb Clarinet 2
• Bb Clarinet 3
• Bb Bass Clarinet
• Eb Alto Saxophone 1
• Eb Alto Saxophone 2
• Bb Tenor Saxophone
• Eb Baritone Saxophone
• Bb Trumpet 1
• Bb Trumpet 2
• Bb Trumpet 3
• F Horn 1&3
• F Horn 2&4
• Trombone 1
• Trombone 2
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• String Bass
• Timpani
• Percussion 1 – 6
• Additional parts for Europe