Ayumi's concert music catalog ranges from solo pieces to orchestral pieces while many of them are inspired by stories. Explore some of her most performed chamber music and pieces for small orchestras below (sheet music available on various platforms.)
For Solo Piano, Late Intermediate, 16 Pages
Creative Version - Red Leaf Piano Works
Composer's Edition - Sheet Music Direct
Suite for Creative Pianists is a solo piano suite that invites late intermediate-level pianists to exercise their creativity through improvisation prompted by the various creative elements woven into each movement.
For Solo Piano, Late Intermediate, 5 Pages
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Originally composed in 2010 as part of "The Days of Childhood" - revised in 2019 for publication. Depicted in the piece is a group of children on their way to school.
For Solo Piano, Late Intermediate, 4 Pages
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Inspired by the ideas of remembering loved ones, grief, and celebrating the life of a parent. Commissioned by Abundant Silence in 2017.
For Solo Piano, Late Intermediate, 3 Pages
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Inspired by the way of life of a family living in the desert of UAE with various animals. Composed in 2016.
For Solo Violin, Late Intermediate, 1 Page
Sheet Music available at Sheet Music Plus
Inspired by the way of life of a family living in the desert of UAE with various animals. Composed in 2016.
For Solo Viola, Late Intermediate, 1 Page
Sheet Music available at Sheet Music Plus
Inspired by the way of life of a family living in the desert of UAE with various animals. Composed in 2016.
For Clarinet and Piano, Early Advanced, 4 Pages (+ Clarinet Part 2 Pages)
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Depicted in this piece is a little boy who is taking a walk in Central Park for the first time. Commissioned and premiered by the clarinetist, Yumi Ito, in 2012.
For Cello and Piano, Early Advanced, 9 Pages (+ Cello Part 3 Pages)
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Inspired by the story of Night on the Galactic Railroad by Kenji Miyazawa. Written for the concert "Let’s Title The Pieces Together!" held in Kyoto, Japan, in 2013.
For Cello and Piano, Early Advanced, 13 Pages (+ Cello Part 6 Pages)
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Inspired by the story of The Light Princess by George MacDonald. Commissioned and premiered by A.W.Duo.
For Piano Trio (Violin, Cello, Piano), Early Advanced, 22 Pages (not including parts)
Sheet Music available at Abundant Silence
Inspired by the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Fifth annual Mannes Composition Award/Goberman Prize (First Prize) winning piece.
For String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello), Late Intermediate, 26 Pages (not including parts)
Sheet Music available at Sheet Music Plus
The first piece Okada has written after moving to NY. Frequently performed by college-level performers and professional string quartets alike. Composed in 2009.
For Brass Quintet (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone), Early Advanced, 11 Pages (not including parts)
Sheet Music: Coming soon! Please contact for immediate use.
Inspired by the scenery outside the window of the plane Okada saw while flying from Tokyo to NY. Composed in 2011.
For Piano Quintet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Piano), Advanced, 24 Pages (not including parts)
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Inspired by the story of The Gray Wolf by George MacDonald. Commissioned and premiered by Listen Closely in 2017.
For Mixed Ensemble (Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Horn, Percussion, Violin Viola Cello), Late Intermediate - Early Advanced, 14 Pages (not including parts)
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Commissioned by American Wild Ensemble, Juventas New Music Ensemble, Landscape Music, and Michigan Technological University Department of Visual and Performing Arts to Commemorate the 2022 Bicentennial of the Birth of Frederick Law Olmsted.
For String Orchestra, Early Advanced, 14 Pages
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Through the movements, explored in this piece are the various moods and emotions. Composed in 2010.
For Solo Violin and Small Orchestra, Early Advanced, 18 Pages
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Depicted in the piece is the story of the son of God (represented by the solo violin) who decides to come down to the earth to see the world. Composed in 2012.