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Featuring YOUTH SYMPHONY I and MAESTRO HENRY MIYAMURA
Or come to O‘ahu for the Pacific Music Institute, to be held in July!
President’s Day Monday, February 20, 2017 4:00 pm
For more information: HiYouthSymphony.org
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Acknowledgements HYS would like to thank our volunteers and community partners whose generous support and special talents are vital to us. We are especially grateful to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Hawaii Community Foundation, ABC Stores, the John R. Halligan Charitable Fund, and Kamehameha Schools, for making our visit to Hawai‘i Island possible. Hawaiian Airlines Castle Resorts Bob Hayashi Les Murata Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i M. Kahealani Nae‘ole Wong, Poʻo Kula (Head of School) Scott DeSa, Hope Po‘o Kula (Assistant Head of School) Dr. Lehua Veincent, Kula Ki‘eki‘e Po‘o Kumu (High School Principal) Renee Martin, Kula Waena Po‘o Kula (Middle School Principal) Dr. Kathleen Werner, Kula Ha‘aha‘a Po‘o Kula (Elementary School Principal) Wayne Kawakami (Band Director)
Pianist Nora Oyama-Haugen Chaperones and Volunteers Audrey Cline Gary Hirokane Jerry Kushiyama Helen Liu Derek Loui Jennifer Loui Ivan Morita Delbert Nakaoka Michelle Okinaka-Kwong Tom Shigeta Raymond Tom Lance Uchida Mel Uchida Joyce Wong Laura Yamamoto David Yee Maura Yee
Land of Make Believe A jazz favorite from 1973, “Land of Make Believe” was featured on flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione’s (b. 1949) eighth album of the same name. A flugelhorn is like a trumpet, but its bore (tubing) is wider and conical, unlike the cylindrical trumpet’s bore. It was developed by Adolphe Sax, the creator of the saxophone. You will also hear a saxophone, one of the hallmarks of American music.
Irish Air (Danny Boy) Irish Air is one of the world’s most beautiful melodies, its origin unknown, its evolution encompassing hundreds of years. Of the many sets of lyrics written for it, the best known are those under the title “Danny Boy.”
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2016–17 Board of Directors & Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard K. Ing, President Vice Presidents Roy E. King, Jr. Malcolm Lau Tina Lau Leslie Murata Michael Onofrietti Patti Look, Secretary Jean Tsukamoto, Treasurer Alan Arizumi Nathan Hokama Gladys Hirano Martin Hsia Daniel Momohara Alan Okami Joseph Rothstein, PhD Geoffrey S. Sewell, MD Marjorie Tanoue Chris Yuen
MUSIC STAFF Symphony Program Henry Miyamura, Music Director & Conductor, Youth Symphony I Elton Masaki, Co-Conductor, Youth Symphony II Susan Ochi-Onishi, Co- Conductor, Youth Symphony II Hannah Watanabe, Conductor, Concert Orchestra Wayne Fanning, Assistant Conductor, Concert Orchestra Academy Program Joan Doike, Conductor, Beginning String Ensemble & String Orchestra Ensemble Chad Uyehara, Conductor, Intermediate String Ensemble & Concert String Orchestra Aris Doike, Coordinator, Academy Program Helen Fong, String Sectional Coach
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Music in the Clubhouse Joy Waikoloa, Instructor, Music4Kids Matt Momohara, Conductor, Clubhouse Band ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Randy Wong, Executive Director Carol Tsang, Finance Manager Ann Doike, Programs Manager Janet Morita, Programs Associate Melody Wan, Programs Assistant & Music Librarian Ruth Komatsu, Education Consultant
Selections from Les Misérables Les Misérables (translated from French as The Miserable Ones) is a novel (1862) by French author Victor Hugo. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations. In 1980, a musical of the same name opened in Paris. It has gone on to become one of the most successful musicals in history. The music was composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg (b. 1944), with libretto by Alain Boublil. In 1985, an English language version opened in London. In 1987, the musical debuted on Broadway. This medley includes “At the End of the Day,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Master of the House,” “On My Own” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?”
Na Mele Overture
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Na Mele Overture treats the audience to a medley of favorite Hawaiian songs. Composer Neil McKay (1924–2016), a native of British Colombia, arrived in Hawaii in 1965, to begin his 24 year tenure at the University of Hawaii Music Department. He taught theory and composition. He has composed over 150 pieces since his retirement. Dr. McKay has been a special friend to the Hawaii Youth Symphony. Na Mele Overture was composed for Hawaii Youth Symphony in 2003 for its annual Na Mele fundraiser. It was premiered in November 2004 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. It includes favorite songs and snippets of: “I Am Hawaii,” “Waikiki,” “Akaka Falls,” “Beautiful Lihue,” “Hilo Hanakahi,” “My Sweetheart,” and “Pearly Shells.”
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Program Notes
CONCERT PROGRAM
I Vespri Siciliani Overture
Monday, February 20, 2017, 4:00 pm
Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813–1901) I Vespri Siciliana (The Sicilian Vespers) was originally presented as a French grand opera. The genre of grand opera is very complex, featuring large chorus scenes, gigantic stage sets, and unusually long scores. For this reason, the works are seldom performed in their entirety today, though a number of the overtures continue to be heard in concert halls. The story takes place during the Sicilian Vespers, a rebellion on the island of Sicily that took place on Good Friday in 1282 against the rule of King Charles I. The words “vespers” (evening prayers) and “rebellion” usually don’t go together, but in this case, the ringing of the bells for vespers was the signal for the start of the revolt. Themes of political oppression, personal desires, and a newly discovered father-son relationship are featured in the opera and its overture.
Capriccio Espagnol (Caprice based on Spanish themes) Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) I. Alborada (a lively Spanish dance to celebrate the rising sun) II. Variazioni (Variations) III. Alborada IV. Scena e canto gitano (Scene and gypsy song) V. Fandango Asturiano (an energetic dance from the Asturian region of northern Spain) Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov must have had an inkling that his Capriccio Espagnol was destined for success when, at its first rehearsal, the orchestra musicians applauded every movement. The piece continues to be a favorite of audiences and musicians today. Every section in the orchestra has a chance to shine and there are many challenging solo passages. Rimsky-Korsakov had traveled to Spain and wished to capture his impressions of the country. He worked on a solo violin piece based on Spanish folk music, but changed his mind and revised it into this orchestral showcase instead.
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Henry Miyamura, Conductor I Vespri Siciliani Overture
Giuseppe Verdi arr. Ross Jungnickel
Capriccio Espagnol I. Alborada II. Variazioni III. Alborada IV. Scena E Canto Gitano V. Fandango Asturiano
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov arr. Charles Woodhouse
Land of Make Believe Stanton Haugen, flugelhorn Jonathan Cabagbag, saxophone
Chuck Mangione transcribed and arr. Wayne T. Wakai
Intermission Irish Air (Danny Boy) Arieka Pomaikaʻi Longakit, vocalist Selections from Les Misérables
arr. Neil McKay Claude-Michel Schoenberg arr. Bob Lowden
Na Mele Overture
Neil McKay
About Hawaii Youth Symphony Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS) has connected Hawaii’s young people with music education since its incorporation in 1964. We are the only statewide youth music education program, directly serving an average of 650 students, ages 7–18, from over 100 schools statewide. Our mission is to advance critical and positive links between music study, academic achievement, and social emotional development with programs that service youth through orchestral music education, performance opportunities, and community engagement. HYS is able to strategically serve any interested student, regardless of previous musical background or ability. We distribute over $30,000 annually in scholarships and financial aid, as well as travel assistance for neighbor island students. Additionally, HYS reaches neighbor island communities with annual outreach tours that target a different island each season. In total, 20,000+ people attend our 20+ concerts each season! 6 | February 20, 2017 e Youth Symphony I
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HENRY MIYAMURA
Music Director & Youth Symphony I, Conductor
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enry Miyamura conducts Hawaii Youth Symphony’s top orchestra, Youth Symphony I, and has been HYS’s music director and conductor for nearly three decades. Joining HYS in the early ’80s, Maestro Miyamura provided the artistic vision that has shaped HYS’s programs and led to tremendous growth of the organization. Miyamura also founded and directs HYS’s summer program, the prestigious Pacific Music Institute. Maestro Miyamura recently retired from the University of Hawaii, where he conducted the UH Symphony Orchestra. His numerous credits include 14 years as band director at McKinley High School; principal clarinetist with the Honolulu Symphony; and membership in the Eastman Wind Ensemble, the Hillel Chamber Concert Orchestra and the Rochester Philharmonic. Miyamura also served as assistant conductor for the Honolulu Symphony, which gave him the opportunity to conduct concerts featuring artists such as Wynton Marsalis, trumpet; David Bar-Ilan, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; and Harvey Pittel, saxophone, as well as Hawaii entertainers. Miyamura was named winner of the prestigious 2001 Alfred Preis Award by the Hawaii Alliance for Arts Education for his lifetime commitment to arts and education in Hawaii. Miyamura received a Bachelor of Music degree and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, as well as a Master of Music degree from Western Washington University.
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Guest Artists STANTON HAUGEN, Flugelhorn
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tanton Haugen has been playing the trumpet for over 30 years. He has done recording work and has performed in orchestras backing many famous singers, such as Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, and Boz Scaggs, and has opened for concerts with Bruno Mars and Kalapana.
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JONATHAN CABAGBAG, Saxophone
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onathan Cabagbag has performed with many luminary musicians, including Sonny & Cher, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Moon, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dionne Warwick, and Johnny Mathis. He studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston and at the University of Hawaii.
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Violin I Crystal Cathcart Ian Chang Chelsea Cline, Associate Concertmaster Megan Ganeku Christopher Inouye Alex Kobayashi Evan Liu Skylar Mizukami Elisabeth Sewell, Assistant Concertmaster Ryder Tanaka Megan Uchida, Concertmaster Burson Wang Jinny Wang Violin II Nadine Alcantara Kenneth Chee Kurumi Kawata Brooke Kumasaka Kenny Kwock Allyson Kwong Yudai Leonzon Christian Llantero Lauren Llantero Josiah Matsuda Sabine Mejia Eunice Park Ryan Park Kauai Paule Darius Soo Hoo Caitlin Steele Moriah Tom, Principal Junyi Yin, Assistant Principal Charles Yung Viola Kaycee Beardeaux Kody Dunford Brandon Hong Queenie Huang Sean Kwon, Principal Austin Lau Megan Lauw Michael Murakami Frank Sun Ethan Tran Nashya Yoshimoto Charles Zhang, Assistant Principal
Cello Abigail Austria Joshua Chang Sofia Himeno-Price Christopher Kwock Chloe McCreery Dong-Woo Seo, Assistant Principal Eugene Son Uriel Sung Alexa Wong Gradon Wong Tracie Young, Principal Bass Taiga Benito, Principal Isabella-Marie Geppert Sage Guo Elliott Hee Flute Margaret Nakayama Tamlyn Sasaki, Principal Sherry Tanaka Hana Yoon Aileen Zhang Piccolo Aileen Zhang Oboe Ryan Hirokawa, Principal Daniel Huang Kacie Kajihara Chance Yagi English Horn Kacie Kajihara Clarinet Max Arakaki, Principal Nakoa Kanahele Christopher Montoya Tani Takushi Bass Clarinet Christopher Montoya
Bassoon Everett Amemiya Chanelle Junio Mark Ushiroda Austin Young, Principal Horn Kamuela Akeo Fuma Fujiki Kira Goya, Principal Crystal Lee Emerlynn Shibayama Trumpet Taichi Hirata Ace-Kamakani Inouye Tiffany Nakayama Micah Nishimoto, Principal Davan Sagara Trombone Joseph Abe, Co-Principal Jeffrey Hayashi, Co-Principal Cody Lee Rachael Yamamoto Baritone Ethan Murakami Tuba Jayden Fonseca, Principal Lucas Toor Percussion Marsha Ho Joseph Li, Co-Principal Albert Mackey, Co-Principal Brandy Shinoda Shayn Toothman Piano Queenie Huang Megan Lauw Electric Bass Taiga Benito
About Youth Symphony I
Youth Symphony I (YSI) is the most advanced of HYS’s seven orchestras, and is one of the finest youth symphonies in the country. In its history, YSI has performed with renowned guest artists and was a Finalist in the Na Hoku Hanohano awards. This year, the orchestra has the special honor of being selected to perform on From The Top, a nationallybroadcast radio show. For the 2016–2017 season, Youth Symphony I is composed of 100 students, grades 9–12, from 27 public, home, and independent schools across Oahu and Maui. They will rehearse more than 130 hours and perform 10 concerts on Oahu and Hawaii islands. Megan Uchida, a senior home school student, is this season’s concertmaster.
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