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00:00:03 |
And I think that you're going
to be super-impressed |
| 00:00:03 |
00:00:05 |
with everything the kids have done.
|
| 00:00:06 |
00:00:09 |
I would ask you to please make sure
that we keep noise down |
| 00:00:09 |
00:00:13 |
because we are going to be live,
which is very exciting. |
| 00:00:13 |
00:00:14 |
We're also making a DVD.
|
| 00:00:15 |
00:00:17 |
And choir, I want
to let you know |
| 00:00:17 |
00:00:21 |
that you can go ahead
and sit down and relax, |
| 00:00:21 |
00:00:22 |
but also remind the choir
|
| 00:00:22 |
00:00:25 |
we can hear everything
you say |
| 00:00:25 |
00:00:27 |
because those mikes are live.
|
| 00:00:28 |
00:00:31 |
Okay, and advanced band
please remember |
| 00:00:31 |
00:00:33 |
this is not your social hour,
|
| 00:00:33 |
00:00:38 |
so you should be turned this way
and ready to listen to beginning band, |
| 00:00:38 |
00:00:41 |
which doesn't sound so beginning
any more by the way. |
| 00:00:41 |
00:00:45 |
Alright, and you're going
to be impressed with these guys. |
| 00:00:47 |
00:00:49 |
Also, just a little bit
of concert etiquette, |
| 00:00:49 |
00:00:51 |
I don't know how many
live concerts |
| 00:00:51 |
00:00:52 |
or band concerts everybody
has been to, |
| 00:00:53 |
00:00:55 |
so I always like to make sure
that you understand |
| 00:00:55 |
00:00:58 |
that no matter what happens
you have to applaud heartily. |
| 00:00:59 |
00:01:02 |
Okay? And I've actually stopped
concerts and started them over |
| 00:01:03 |
00:01:04 |
when people don't applaud
|
| 00:01:04 |
00:01:06 |
so make sure you guys
really applaud the kids. |
| 00:01:07 |
00:01:09 |
I don't like to see this -
Abby show them. |
| 00:01:10 |
00:01:13 |
Yes, that. That's bad,
alright? |
| 00:01:13 |
00:01:17 |
Nice big, hearty applause.
Alright. |
| 00:01:20 |
00:01:24 |
It's going to be so great!
Okay and so, is it time? |
| 00:01:25 |
00:01:29 |
Is it time for us to start now?
Is everybody ready? -Yes! |
| 00:01:29 |
00:01:31 |
Okay, I'm going to turn it over
to Ms. Abby Penton |
| 00:01:32 |
00:01:34 |
who is going to start our concert.
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00:01:45 |
Good evening everybody.
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00:01:49 |
I'm Abby Penton and I'm a 7th grader
here at Yokota Middle School. |
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00:01:52 |
I play in the advanced band
and I'm a trumpet player. |
| 00:01:52 |
00:01:55 |
Welcome to the Yokota Middle School
spring concert. |
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00:01:57 |
We are all so happy that you are
attending tonight, |
| 00:01:57 |
00:01:59 |
and we also want
to welcome everyone |
| 00:02:00 |
00:02:02 |
who is watching us
via the internet. |
| 00:02:03 |
00:02:05 |
We hope that everyone
enjoys our concert. |
| 00:02:06 |
00:02:09 |
If you are watching us online,
please leave us some encouraging words |
| 00:02:09 |
00:02:13 |
or a like on the link so that we know
if we should do this again. |
| 00:02:13 |
00:02:15 |
Many people were involved
to make this happen. |
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00:02:18 |
So many of us kids have family
around the world |
| 00:02:18 |
00:02:21 |
and it is so exciting that
even though our parents |
| 00:02:21 |
00:02:22 |
are serving in different places,
|
| 00:02:22 |
00:02:25 |
we can all come together
for our amazing concert. |
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00:02:29 |
We know that people are watching
from all over, |
| 00:02:29 |
00:02:32 |
from Europe, the US, Guam
and even Afghanistan. |
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00:02:36 |
Thank you Dr. Heinback,
Ms. Mood, Mr. Lowery, |
| 00:02:37 |
00:02:40 |
Mr. Hoff, Mr. Galbraith
and Mr. Washington |
| 00:02:40 |
00:02:44 |
for supporting us and making this
web broadcast possible. |
| 00:02:45 |
00:02:49 |
I would like to remind our audience
right here in Yokota |
| 00:02:49 |
00:02:51 |
to turn off your cell phones
|
| 00:02:51 |
00:02:54 |
and get ready for an entertaining
60 minutes. |
| 00:02:54 |
00:02:57 |
There will be a brief pause
between performing groups |
| 00:02:58 |
00:03:02 |
so please be patient as we make
our transitions as quickly as possible. |
| 00:03:02 |
00:03:05 |
This is our biggest and best concert
of the year, |
| 00:03:05 |
00:03:07 |
and we know
that you will be impressed |
| 00:03:07 |
00:03:09 |
by how much we have learned
this year in our classes. |
| 00:03:09 |
00:03:12 |
Band is a rigorous class
that demands increasing skills |
| 00:03:13 |
00:03:14 |
and terrific amounts
of team work |
| 00:03:15 |
00:03:16 |
in order to put on a concert
|
| 00:03:16 |
00:03:18 |
such as the one you're going
to hear tonight. |
| 00:03:19 |
00:03:21 |
Chorus is a blending
of voices and personalities |
| 00:03:22 |
00:03:24 |
that create one amazing voice.
|
| 00:03:24 |
00:03:27 |
Anyone can join a band
or sing in a chorus, |
| 00:03:27 |
00:03:30 |
but it takes drive and dedication
to produce something |
| 00:03:31 |
00:03:33 |
that people actually want
to listen to. |
| 00:03:34 |
00:03:36 |
So without further delay
|
| 00:03:36 |
00:03:38 |
we bring you our amazing
beginning band. |
| 00:03:38 |
00:03:41 |
Gary, are you ready?
|
| 00:06:40 |
00:06:43 |
Robert W. Smith is one of the most
well-known composers |
| 00:06:43 |
00:06:47 |
of concert bands
in the United States. |
| 00:06:47 |
00:06:50 |
All of the pieces are full
of interesting rhythms, |
| 00:06:51 |
00:06:52 |
melodies and harmonies.
|
| 00:06:52 |
00:06:54 |
The Sound and the Fury
is no exception, |
| 00:06:55 |
00:06:56 |
full of excitement
and determination. |
| 00:06:56 |
00:06:59 |
This is one piece that will not
let you fall asleep. |
| 00:09:43 |
00:09:46 |
The most legendary train wreck
in American railroad history |
| 00:09:46 |
00:09:50 |
occurred on April 30th, 1900
in Mississippi. |
| 00:09:50 |
00:09:52 |
Pulling six passenger cars
through the mist and fog, |
| 00:09:53 |
00:09:56 |
Engine 382 quickly made up
for lost time. |
| 00:09:56 |
00:09:58 |
However disaster awaited them.
|
| 00:09:58 |
00:10:02 |
Several trains had been delayed
and were unable to clear the track. |
| 00:10:02 |
00:10:05 |
Despite attempts to communicate
the troubles, |
| 00:10:05 |
00:10:07 |
Casey Jones
never got the message. |
| 00:10:09 |
00:10:11 |
By the time Casey saw
the stalled train in front of him, |
| 00:10:11 |
00:10:12 |
the impact was imminent.
|
| 00:10:13 |
00:10:16 |
He ordered his men to jump
but he remained in the engine. |
| 00:10:17 |
00:10:19 |
He died slowing the train
to lessen the crash |
| 00:10:19 |
00:10:21 |
and prevented others
from dying. |
| 00:10:21 |
00:10:24 |
Casey's Last Run tells this story
through music. |
| 00:10:24 |
00:10:27 |
See if you can hear Casey's story
in the music. |
| 00:12:16 |
00:12:19 |
We conclude tonight's program
with a fabulous arrangement |
| 00:12:19 |
00:12:20 |
of James Bond's theme.
|
| 00:12:20 |
00:12:23 |
Did you know the first James Bond
movie came out 50 years ago? |
| 00:12:23 |
00:12:25 |
Now that's a lot of sequels!
|
| 00:17:41 |
00:17:43 |
Good evening and welcome
to our portion |
| 00:17:43 |
00:17:45 |
of tonight's musical celebration.
|
| 00:17:45 |
00:17:48 |
We will begin with Algorhythms
by Gary Fagan. |
| 00:17:48 |
00:17:52 |
An algorithm is a procedure
for solving a mathematical problem |
| 00:17:53 |
00:17:54 |
in a finite number of steps.
|
| 00:17:55 |
00:17:59 |
Algorithms frequently involve
the repetition of a given operation |
| 00:17:59 |
00:18:01 |
and are often used
in computer programming. |
| 00:18:01 |
00:18:06 |
This piece has driving rhythms that
have a somewhat mathematical feel. |
| 00:18:06 |
00:18:10 |
Algorhythms is an intentional
misspelling of the mathematical term |
| 00:18:10 |
00:18:12 |
invoking a more musical image.
|
| 00:22:57 |
00:22:58 |
Hello, my name is Grace.
|
| 00:23:00 |
00:23:04 |
Okay. I'm in the advanced band.
I play the baritone horn. |
| 00:23:04 |
00:23:07 |
I've been told not to talk
so loud on the microphone |
| 00:23:07 |
00:23:09 |
so I'm going to try
not to hurt your ears. |
| 00:23:10 |
00:23:13 |
Many of you might recognize
our next piece - |
| 00:23:13 |
00:23:17 |
the theme from the popular
TV show Hawaii Five-0. |
| 00:23:17 |
00:23:18 |
Some of you might remember
the show |
| 00:23:19 |
00:23:22 |
that ran from 1968 to 1980.
|
| 00:23:22 |
00:23:25 |
Some of you might remember
"Book 'Em Danno". |
| 00:23:25 |
00:23:27 |
It's been brought back
in an updated version, |
| 00:23:27 |
00:23:29 |
but the music is still the same.
|
| 00:23:29 |
00:23:33 |
Coming to the podium is Ms. Gaume's
high school practicum student, |
| 00:23:33 |
00:23:36 |
Mr. Zane Halverson.
|
| 00:26:12 |
00:26:16 |
Hello, I am Dominic Miller and I play
the trumpet in the advanced band. |
| 00:26:17 |
00:26:22 |
A requiem is a piece of music that is
associated with a time of mourning. |
| 00:26:22 |
00:26:26 |
Last year Japan was struck with a
terrible earthquake and tsunami. |
| 00:26:26 |
00:26:29 |
Many of us were here
during that time. |
| 00:26:29 |
00:26:32 |
It was a time filled with fear,
uncertainty |
| 00:26:33 |
00:26:35 |
and mourning for those
that were lost. |
| 00:26:35 |
00:26:38 |
We reverently dedicated
our next piece - |
| 00:26:38 |
00:26:41 |
Requiem To A Land Forgotten
by Robert Sheldon |
| 00:26:42 |
00:26:45 |
to all of the people in Japan
and we hope that nothing like this |
| 00:26:46 |
00:26:50 |
ever happens to this beautiful
country ever again. |
| 00:32:23 |
00:32:26 |
Hi, I'm Jake Rocheldon
and I'm a trumpet player. |
| 00:32:27 |
00:32:29 |
If you have enjoyed
the Transformers... |
| 00:32:29 |
00:32:32 |
More than meets the eyes.
-...Movies, |
| 00:32:32 |
00:32:36 |
you have enjoyed music by the
prolific composer Steve Jablonsky. |
| 00:32:37 |
00:32:39 |
Please enjoy themes
from Transformers... |
| 00:32:40 |
00:32:43 |
Robots in disguise.
|
| 00:39:32 |
00:39:35 |
Our first piece is entitled
Momoshiki Ya, |
| 00:39:35 |
00:39:37 |
which means
In This Ancient House. |
| 00:39:38 |
00:39:40 |
Composed by Ruth Morris Gray,
|
| 00:39:40 |
00:39:43 |
it is hauntingly beautiful,
a reflective piece |
| 00:39:43 |
00:39:47 |
that we sing partially in Japanese
and translate it into English. |
| 00:39:47 |
00:39:49 |
Hope you enjoy.
|
| 00:43:38 |
00:43:41 |
Arirang is a well-know folk song
from Korea |
| 00:43:41 |
00:43:44 |
that speaks of Arirang Hill
outside of Seoul. |
| 00:43:44 |
00:43:46 |
It is said that Arirang Hill
|
| 00:43:46 |
00:43:49 |
is a symbol of personal contentment
and triumph. |
| 00:43:50 |
00:43:53 |
This arrangement attempts to capture
the style of Korean music |
| 00:43:53 |
00:43:55 |
which is highly personal
and tender, |
| 00:43:55 |
00:43:57 |
with sentiments
of love and peace. |
| 00:47:19 |
00:47:23 |
Queen Liliuokalani was the last
reigning monarch of Hawaii. |
| 00:47:23 |
00:47:26 |
She was regarded with great
affection by her people |
| 00:47:26 |
00:47:29 |
by her graciousness
and concern for their welfare. |
| 00:47:29 |
00:47:32 |
An accomplished poet,
composer and musician, |
| 00:47:32 |
00:47:36 |
she also played the piano,
organ, ukulele, guitar and zither. |
| 00:47:36 |
00:47:40 |
Credited with the composition
of over 165 songs, |
| 00:47:40 |
00:47:44 |
Ahe Lau Makani is only one
of her many beautiful melodies. |
| 00:47:45 |
00:47:48 |
We would like to recognize
Mrs. Silvia Sagi |
| 00:47:48 |
00:47:50 |
who hails from the beautiful
state of Hawaii |
| 00:47:51 |
00:47:55 |
for dedicating her life to teaching
children for over 50 years. |
| 00:47:55 |
00:47:58 |
Mrs. Sagi would you please stand
so that we can recognize you. |
| 00:48:14 |
00:48:16 |
Thank you for all you do.
|
| 00:51:30 |
00:51:34 |
Hello, I'm Sydney Gillaume
and I'm the composer of Koudjay. |
| 00:51:34 |
00:51:37 |
Koudjay is a composition
that I wrote a few years ago |
| 00:51:37 |
00:51:40 |
for a children's choir
in Miami, Florida, |
| 00:51:40 |
00:51:42 |
and I'm very happy to see it
now being performed |
| 00:51:43 |
00:51:45 |
by a choir in Japan.
|
| 00:51:45 |
00:51:47 |
I believe the Yokota
Middle School Choir |
| 00:51:48 |
00:51:51 |
is the very first choir
to perform Koudjay in Japan. |
| 00:51:51 |
00:51:52 |
So thank you Jenny Gaume
|
| 00:51:52 |
00:51:56 |
for introducing this piece
to your choir. |
| 00:51:56 |
00:51:58 |
I had a wonderful privilege
|
| 00:51:59 |
00:52:01 |
of getting to hear
the recording of it |
| 00:52:01 |
00:52:03 |
and also seeing videos of them
performing the piece |
| 00:52:03 |
00:52:06 |
and they've done a great, great job
putting it together. |
| 00:52:07 |
00:52:09 |
Yokota Middle School choir,
|
| 00:52:09 |
00:52:10 |
you know what the piece
is about, right? |
| 00:52:11 |
00:52:13 |
Yon lè pou plante,
Yon lè pou rekòlte. |
| 00:52:14 |
00:52:17 |
Yon lè pou travay,
Yon lè pou koudjay. |
| 00:52:17 |
00:52:19 |
A time to sow
and a time to reap, |
| 00:52:19 |
00:52:23 |
a time for work
and a time for leisure, |
| 00:52:24 |
00:52:25 |
a time to let go
and have fun. |
| 00:52:26 |
00:52:28 |
You've done a wonderful job
working on this piece. |
| 00:52:29 |
00:52:30 |
It's been hard work,
|
| 00:52:30 |
00:52:33 |
so now it's time to let go
and have fun. |
| 00:52:33 |
00:52:35 |
So I hope you have a wonderful
performance of it. |
| 00:52:36 |
00:52:38 |
I wish I could be there
for it |
| 00:52:39 |
00:52:41 |
but unfortunately I'm not.
|
| 00:52:41 |
00:52:45 |
But I look forward to seeing
a video of your performance online. |
| 00:52:46 |
00:52:47 |
Cheers!
|
| 00:56:17 |
00:56:20 |
As you can see, we have been
working very hard this semester. |
| 00:56:20 |
00:56:23 |
Learning Koudjay took us five weeks
of focused, determined work. |
| 00:56:24 |
00:56:26 |
We are all so proud
of that accomplishment. |
| 00:56:26 |
00:56:29 |
If you would like our chorus to sing
for one of your organizations, |
| 00:56:30 |
00:56:31 |
please let Ms. Gaume know.
|
| 00:56:31 |
00:56:36 |
She tells us all the time that we are
the finest chorus she has ever had, |
| 00:56:36 |
00:56:38 |
and since we only have
a few more weeks together |
| 00:56:38 |
00:56:42 |
we are hoping to show off
our talents as much as possible. |
| 00:56:42 |
00:56:44 |
Our last piece returns us fully
to English |
| 00:56:44 |
00:56:47 |
and to the American genre
of pop music. |
| 00:56:47 |
00:56:50 |
We will now sing a fun glee version
of the popular Forget You. |
| 00:56:51 |
00:56:53 |
Because there are so many
terrific singers in this group, |
| 00:56:53 |
00:56:56 |
Ms. Gaume did not feel comfortable
choosing the soloist herself, |
| 00:56:56 |
00:56:58 |
so she brought it
two talented guests |
| 00:56:58 |
00:57:00 |
to judge the auditions
and make the decision. |
| 00:57:01 |
00:57:03 |
The person chosen
to sing for you tonight |
| 00:57:03 |
00:57:07 |
is the talented Ms. Alyssa Lauber.
We hope you enjoy Forget You. |
| 01:00:14 |
01:00:15 |
1:00:15
|
| 01:00:17 |
01:00:18 |
Great job Alyssa.
|
| 01:00:19 |
01:00:21 |
Okay, some band members
are going over there |
| 01:00:22 |
01:00:24 |
and while they're getting ready
I'm going to add something |
| 01:00:24 |
01:00:26 |
a little special and a little
different to the show. |
| 01:00:26 |
01:00:30 |
We have a special group
that has evolved this year |
| 01:00:30 |
01:00:32 |
on their own
without any help from me. |
| 01:00:32 |
01:00:34 |
Their name is Crystal Rain
and I'm going to leave that |
| 01:00:34 |
01:00:37 |
to Ms. Akiya Burnett
to introduce them, |
| 01:00:37 |
01:00:40 |
and invite the girls down.
|
| 01:00:44 |
01:00:48 |
Hi, my name is Akiya.
This is Brianna, Umbria and Leilani |
| 01:00:49 |
01:00:50 |
and we're Crystal Rain.
|
| 01:00:50 |
01:00:54 |
We are going to be singing
Say My Name by Destiny's Child, |
| 01:00:54 |
01:00:56 |
and we want to dedicate this song
|
| 01:00:56 |
01:00:59 |
to Brianna's father
that is serving in Afghanistan. |
| 01:05:06 |
01:05:07 |
Good evening, I'm Doctor Sheldon.
|
| 01:05:07 |
01:05:09 |
I'm the principal
of Yokota Middle School. |
| 01:05:17 |
01:05:18 |
And because I'm the principal
of Yokota Middle School |
| 01:05:19 |
01:05:21 |
I get to listen to this
every day. |
| 01:05:22 |
01:05:25 |
I'm here to recognize a few
of our honored guests. |
| 01:05:25 |
01:05:27 |
If you are a parent
of a child up here |
| 01:05:27 |
01:05:28 |
who is doing some of this
wonderful stuff |
| 01:05:28 |
01:05:30 |
would you please stand up.
|
| 01:05:43 |
01:05:45 |
First I'd like to recognize
Doctor Lutrey, |
| 01:05:46 |
01:05:48 |
our district superintendent.
|
| 01:05:53 |
01:05:58 |
My good friend Mr. Mood who is principal
of Yokota High School. |
| 01:05:59 |
01:06:00 |
My other good friend,
Mr. Henry Barr, |
| 01:06:00 |
01:06:02 |
assistant principal,
Yokota High School. |
| 01:06:05 |
01:06:08 |
Doctor Laliberte,
I said it right, |
| 01:06:10 |
01:06:12 |
assistant principal
at Mendel Elementary. |
| 01:06:14 |
01:06:16 |
Mr. Ty Gaume.
|
| 01:06:21 |
01:06:24 |
Our last song will include
the beginning, |
| 01:06:24 |
01:06:28 |
the advanced and the chorus
and you the audience. |
| 01:06:28 |
01:06:32 |
We are going to sing and play
the Party Rock Anthem. |
| 01:06:33 |
01:06:35 |
The lyrics are in your program.
|
| 01:06:35 |
01:06:39 |
Thank you for coming tonight
and please have a safe trip home. |
| 01:09:45 |
01:09:46 |
1:09:46
|
| 01:09:48 |
01:09:51 |
This is a celebration. I'm sorry
we went seven minutes over. |
| 01:09:51 |
01:09:56 |
I hope it was worth it.
Thank you! |
| 01:09:59 |
01:10:01 |
I have been working
with these kids all year |
| 01:10:01 |
01:10:03 |
and it has been a true,
true privilege. |
| 01:10:03 |
01:10:05 |
I've been very excited every day.
|
| 01:10:05 |
01:10:07 |
I'm always dragging people
into class - |
| 01:10:07 |
01:10:09 |
come hear this!
Come here and listen to this! |
| 01:10:09 |
01:10:11 |
Some people have had
to listen to them on the iPod |
| 01:10:11 |
01:10:14 |
in the hallway, or in the car,
or in the BX, |
| 01:10:14 |
01:10:15 |
anywhere I can get them
to listen to them. |
| 01:10:16 |
01:10:17 |
These kids are so great
|
| 01:10:17 |
01:10:19 |
and I hope that the lessons
that they learn in band |
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01:10:21 |
will carry them
through their whole lives - |
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01:10:25 |
working hard, dedication,
a commitment to excellence. |
| 01:10:25 |
01:10:28 |
I told them mediocrity
is a very bad word. |
| 01:10:28 |
01:10:30 |
You've got to be excellent
at anything that you choose to do, |
| 01:10:31 |
01:10:32 |
and I think tonight
they were all excellent |
| 01:10:33 |
01:10:37 |
and I'm very proud of all of them,
every single one. |
| 01:10:42 |
01:10:43 |
Thank you.
|
| 01:10:43 |
01:10:45 |
And of course, it's the end
of the concert |
| 01:10:45 |
01:10:48 |
so that means we have
to clean it up. |
| 01:10:48 |
01:10:52 |
So I'm going to ask
for people, |
| 01:10:52 |
01:10:55 |
mostly we need to get
the band members |
| 01:10:55 |
01:10:57 |
to be able to put away
their instruments away first, |
| 01:10:57 |
01:10:58 |
and then chorus members
|
| 01:10:58 |
01:11:02 |
if you can help take
percussion instruments in. |
| 01:11:02 |
01:11:03 |
And we'll just go
from that way. |
| 01:11:04 |
01:11:05 |
The metal chairs go that way.
|
| 01:11:05 |
01:11:08 |
My fabulous husband
always helps with that detail. |
| 01:11:09 |
01:11:11 |
And anything that you can do
to help is great, |
| 01:11:11 |
01:11:14 |
and if you can't think of anything
just stay out of the way. |
| 01:11:14 |
01:11:18 |
Alright? And we usually have this done
in about 15 minutes. |
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01:11:22 |
And I hope that everybody enjoyed it
and had a great night! |
