This work was composed as a commission by the Keika Gakuen Symphonic Band, to commemorate their 40th annual concert. The compositionis a march-style work that begins with a chorale based on a theme from the school songa distinctive motif that reappears in the middle section. Tetsuya Kashino, a graduate of the high school, is a band coach and has a deep friendship with the composer. Kashinonamed the work Scent of Spring, which reflects two distinct meaningsfirstly, in Japanese, a part of the bands own name, and also a premiere in Spring. Scent of Spring is a bright and optimistic piece of music, suitable to perform on various occasions.
