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Title	Cloud Nine!
Article no.	4122908
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert march
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Tierolff-Muziekcentrale, 4700 BD Roosendaal
Publisher's article no. *	TI 100374HA
Year of publication	2026
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Composer	Wada, Naoya
Difficulty level	3+
Duration	3:35
Additional info/contents	The phrase "on cloud nine" describes a feeling of absolute bliss. Originally derived from the US Weather Bureau's cloud classification, the term was popularized by a radio broadcast in the 1950s. Naoya Wada composed the concert march "Cloud Nine" for advanced wind band (difficulty level 3.5), commissioned by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 4th Division Band. The work, premiered on March 3, 2025, in Imari, impresses with its catchy melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and syncopated rhythms. (© musicainfo.net)
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Programme notes *: Cloud Nine – From Idiom to Musical Composition The English idiom "on cloud nine" describes a state of utter joy and euphoria. Its origin lies in the US Weather Bureau's classification of clouds, where the ninth layer was considered the highest. Later, a radio program in the 1950s popularized the term by having a character transported to a dreamlike world called "cloud nine" after an accident. Today, the idiom is used worldwide to describe a feeling of absolute bliss, such as after a remarkable success or an extraordinary experience. "Cloud Nine" as a Musical Composition: Naoya Wada's Concert March The Japanese composer Naoya Wada incorporated this concept into his composition "Cloud Nine," a concert march for advanced wind orchestras at difficulty level 3.5. The work was commissioned by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 4th Division Band at the initiative of First Lieutenant Hiroki Hayashida, who was looking for a brilliant, festive piece for concert openings or encores. The premiere took place on March 3, 2025, in Imari, Saga Prefecture, under Hayashida's direction. • Connection to the Idiom The composition captivates with catchy melodies that immediately stay in the listener's memory. Sophisticated harmonies lend the work depth, while syncopated rhythms provide energy and vibrancy. The opening fanfare and the lively brass passages, in particular, convey an optimistic, cheerful mood that programmatically embodies the title. The music reflects the feeling of "floating on cloud nine," thus creating an atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm. • Naoya Wada's "Cloud Nine" combines traditional elements of the concert march with modern compositional techniques. Through its conscious reliance on the idiom, the work succeeds in convincing not only musically but also emotionally. It demonstrates how language and music can work together to convey a universal message of happiness and enthusiasm. • Text: © musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Tierolff Music: Cloud Nine! ---------- Suzanne Arnold: Origin stories - on cloud nine

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	Cloud Nine! (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Cloud Nine! (concert/wind band), full score

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