# Kitsune: The Fox Spirits: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

- **Brand:** Alfred Music
- **Price:** $55.00
- **Catalog:** alfred
- **Retailer:** alfred
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqVuiAH2qpgRI_3-3wGWaPk02_cMtkHbe9Uw-OxFCh2UQw9OrgaoHlzCbxWmwtY4SKAv3P3hQjIvQdFOJ0XWdL5NsrAU-owBLRK7wBhlvx2mH5rRVDLY4gqfqOwlqPlafZ1Aep57y7lZRaCAJg1_RxnsuyxStbSbKO0ELPjpLi-GznCD6iIDgYWZSLlUFuFTvNSPA8FSpgFePMXbnmnBmuH163JGY4Qk8SFji6Yig3mvyHMTLrdlEoHDwgdkfghyzRxm9njEoPYknDlnUpcw9FTpxN1wkd5rXObfPWx_f-XwJTAOYy5AcZoHPmxk0wKKVEfeXkwdl1-D3xq8QBnFKeXsFvsPOyR8JkJL3I76heFfW9ZarbTEGAQSv2TchdzdR0ty7n--fAEVZA6bbQKOhl4q4MC2vV3GQge4aapfbA80FnWK9K3v3jgnIDmJSRGqrkwv1t
- **GTIN:** 674398226528

## Summary

Concert band conductor score and parts for 'Kitsune: The Fox Spirits' by Brian Balmages, inspired by Japanese folklore and designed for young bands.

## Description

Inspired by Japanese folklore, this incredibly colorful work is based on two authentic folksongs that are both related to the mythical kitsune, or “fox spirits.” The use of alto and soprano recorders and unique keyboard / percussion effects helps create timbres and textures not often found in works at this level. A mysterious opening portrays an owl guarding a forest against wolves and kitsune. This moves into a vivid and wild depiction of the malicious yako (the mischevious trickster). The music then relaxes to depict the zenko, the benevolent kitsune. Eventually, the two compete against each other as the music comes to a riveting conclusion and your percussionists transform into a massive taiko drum ensemble. Incredible sounds for young bands!

## Categories

- **Categories:** Shipped

## Enrichment

- **Type:** sheet music
- **Type Synonyms:** musical score, conductor score, band parts
- **Tags:** concert band, instrumental music, Japanese folklore, educational music
- **Category Path:** Media > Sheet Music
- **Music genre:** Folk, World music
- **Compatible instrument:** Keyboard
- **Canonical Brand:** Alfred Music

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.octogen.ai/9b2a64a810fa62ecdf8db63b242cdf34/eb8a064e3fe7f4a0489b301907cd11be.png)

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