Concert Music

Chamber Music/ Orchestra

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.)

 

Capricious March       

気まぐれな行進                                  

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.


THROUGH THE SKY 

空を通して                                         
I. Rain Soliloquy, II. Angel's Ladder, III. Into the Twilight

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.


In the Shade of an Acacia Tree   

アカシアの木陰で                 

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.


In the Shade of an Acacia Tree   

アカシアの木陰で        

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.


In the Shade of an Acacia Tree 

アカシアの木陰で          

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.


A Walk in the Park   

公園の散歩                    

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.


Cape Roca         

ここよりはじまる                                    

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. 


The Light Princess Suite   

ふんわり王女組曲              
I. She Laughs Too Much
II. Look at the Moon
III. This is Very Kind of You

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


Piano Trio No. 1

ピアノ三重奏第一番

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. 


String Quartet No. 1

弦楽四重奏第一番

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.


Horizons

地平線
I. Blue Horizon, II. White Horizon, III. Red Horizon

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.


The Gray Wolf

狼娘の島
I. My mother will give you shelter
II. She doesn't like fish
III. Lovely face and craving eyes
IV. In the middle of the night
V. One solitary wail

For Piano Quintet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Piano), Advanced, 24 Pages (not including parts)

Sheet Music: Coming soon! Please contact for immediate use.

Inspired by the story of The Gray Wolf by George MacDonald. Commissioned and premiered by Listen Closely in 2017.


Golden Hour Walk at Fort Tryon Park

黄昏時の散策 Fort Tryon Parkにて
I. Heather Garden
II. Billings Lawn
III. Pine Lawn
IV. A promenade
V. The Palisades Overlook

For Mixed Ensemble (Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Horn, Percussion, Violin Viola Cello), Late Intermediate - Early Advanced, 14 Pages (not including parts)

Sheet Music: Coming soon! Please contact for immediate use.

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.


Suite for String Orchestra

弦楽合奏の為の組曲
I. Dolente, II. Largo, III. Allegro Giocoso, IV. Grave, V. Tranquillo

For String Orchestra, Early Advanced, 14 Pages

Sheet Music: Coming soon! Please contact for immediate use.

Through the movements, explored in this piece are the various moods and emotions. Composed in 2010.


Violin Concerto No.1

ヴァイオリン協奏曲第一番

For Solo Violin and Small Orchestra, Early Advanced, 18 Pages

Sheet Music: Coming soon! Please contact for immediate use.

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.