TYLER KIMBALL & ROBERT LUKE MARTIN CONDUCTORS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND MELISSA PALMER & EVAN SHEGINA CONDUCTORS THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 7:00PM GERALD R. DANIEL RECITAL HALL PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICES. PROGRAM LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND

Celebration...... Randall Standridge

River of Life...... Steven Reineke

Earth Song...... Frank Ticheli

Fanfare for the Third Planet...... Richard Saucedo INTERMISSION CONCERT BAND

Landscapes...... Rossano Galante

With Quiet Courage...... Larry Daehn

Chorale and Alleluia...... Howard Hanson

Cajun Folk Songs...... Frank Ticheli

The Witch and the Saint...... Steven Reineke

Son of a Gambolier...... Charles Ives PROGRAM NOTES

Landscapes Although fairly brief in duration, this exciting overture features plenty of power and musical depth. It was originally written for brass quintet and it wasn’t until many years later that the full band version was written. The opening melody sweeps across the audience, taking each listener on a beautiful journey. One may envision themselves gliding over a vast and open valley or sweeping though a redwood forest. The second section gives way to a soaring melody in the with the gentle trickle of percussive . and develop this melody, with joining in for a triumphant return to the original theme. The ensemble returns with the opening fanfare for a brilliant conclusion to this new and exciting composition. With Quiet Courage Her life was heroic, but without fanfare. She worked and hoped and inspired. She loved and was loved. Her life was a noble song of quiet courage. 2 Dedicated to the memory of his mother, Larry Daehn describes her as a brave woman who raised her family through the hardships of farm life in Wisconsin. Despite the loss of both legs due to diabetes, she lived with nobility and quiet courage. She loved to sing. These qualities are evident in this composition, which was written in the summer of 1995 following Lois Daehn’s death. It is a song that is passed between the horns, , a solo , percussion, and finally to the full ensemble. Building from a quiet pianissimo to the strength of a fortissimo, it concludes with the gentle chords symbolic of the open Wisconsin farmland and a full and rewarding life. With Quiet Courage was premiered by the U.S. Navy Band in our nation’s capital September 16, 1995. —note by Thomas Stone

Chorale and Alleluia Chorale and Alleluia was completed in January 1954, and is Howard Hanson’s first work for symphonic band. It was given its premiere on February 26 at the convention of the American Bandmasters Association at West Point with Colonel William Santelmann, leader of the US Marine Band, .

The composition opens with a fine flowing chorale. Soon the joyous Alleluia theme appears and is much in evidence throughout. A bold statement of a new melody makes its appearance in the lower brasses in combination with the above themes. The effect is one of cathedral bells, religious exaltation, solemnity, and dignity. The music is impressive, straightforward, and pleasingly non-dissonant, and its resonance and sonority are ideally suited to the medium of the modern symphonic band. —note by Howard Hanson

Cajun Folk Songs Cajuns are descendants of the Acadians, a group of early French colonists who began settling in Acadia (now Nova Scotia) around 1604. In 1755 they were driven out by the British, eventually resettling in South Louisiana. Although a rich Cajun folksong tradition exists, the music became increasingly commercialized and Americanized throughout the 20th century, obscuring its original simplicity and directness. In response to this trend, Alan and John Lomax traveled to South Louisiana in 1934 to collect and record numerous Cajun folksongs in the field for the Archive of Folk Music in the Library of Congress.

“La Belle et le Capitaine” and “Belle” can both be heard in their original versions on the Lomax recordings. “La Belle et le Capitaine” tells the story of a young girl who feigns death to avoid being seduced by a captain. Its Dorian melody is remarkably free, shifting back and forth between duple and triple meters. “Belle” is about a man who goes away to Texas only to receive word of his sweetheart’s illness, forcing him to return to Louisiana. Finding her unconscious upon his return, he pawns his horse to try to save her, to no avail. The folk melody is sometimes varied rhythmically, texturally, and coloristically, and an original melody is added for variety. Cajun Folk Songs is composed as a tribute to the people of the old Cajun folksong culture with hopes that their contributions will not be forgotten. —note by Frank Ticheli

The Witch and the Saint The Witch and the Saint is a one movement symphonic poem that describes the lives of Helena and Sibylla, twin sisters born in Germany at the end of the 16th century. In those times, the birth of twins was considered a bad omen and as the sisters grew up, it became clear that they had the gift of second sight and could predict future events. The thematic material representing both sisters is first introduced in this section along with a medieval Gregorian chant-type motif. The second section is the development of Sibylla’s theme. This sister led a horrible life and her gift was looked down upon. Many townspeople feared Sibylla and considered her to be a witch. After a brief transition, the theme representing the other sister, Helena, is introduced in its entirety. The third section is the development of Helena’s theme. This sister was sent away to a convent when she was a child. While at the convent, Helena is revered as a saint because of her visions. The forth section is a turbulent section representing the struggle both sisters had in their lives. 3 Eventually, Sibylla is imprisoned and Helena returns to the town to save her sister. The fifth section and finale of the piece depicts the return of Helena and the rescue of her sister, Sibylla. As they are trying to escape, the sisters are captured once again, and this time, for fear of being burnt at the stake, the saint, Helena, drinks some poison. She dies in her sister’s arms and Sibylla, the witch, rides off in sorrow.

A Son of a Gambolier The tune A Son of a Gambolier is most likely of Irish origin and has become a widespread favorite of American college men who have composed an unending canon of rollicking ditties to it (probably the best known being Rambling Wreck from Georgia Tech). Charles Ives composed his setting of A Son of a Gambolier for voice and piano, one of his “marches with college tunes in the trio against original themes,” in 1895 while a sophomore at Yale. The original keys are C and F. It is remarkably more elaborate and extended than his earlier known marches, one of which similarly introduces the jaunty Gambolier tune.

Although Ives stated that both A Son of a Gambolier and Circus Band “are brass-band pieces,” no hard evidence survives showing that he had scored either march for band. This arrangement for concert band was made in 1961 for Keith Wilson and the Yale University Band on the occasion of their first European tour. Publication was arranged through the kindness of Henry Cowell. —note by Jonathan Elkus

ABOUT MELISSA PALMER Melissa Palmer received a BA in Music Education and teaching credential from CSU Fullerton. She is the Director of Instrumental Music at Lakewood High School, teaching Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Color Guard, and Ukulele. Her teaching experience also includes middle school band, jazz band, and orchestra, as well as private students of all ages and skill levels. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010-11. Melissa has proudly led her students to numerous Superior ratings, Sweepstakes earnings, and meaningful lifetime experiences.

Melissa believes in music education outreach and has served as the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Secretary, and Vice President of Jazz Education. She was also the manager of the SCSBOA High School Jazz All-Stars for three years. In addition, Melissa adjudicates at marching band competitions, jazz festivals, and solo and ensemble festivals. She is a sought-after guest conductor and inspires future music educators as a master teacher.

She has worked with the Four Tops, Disneyland Band, and Swing Cats Big Band, and has shared the stage with jazz greats John Pizarelli, Dan Higgins, Randy Brecker, Andy Martin, Tom Kubis, and Allen Vizutti, among others, and continues to perform around the LA area. Melissa enjoys living in Long Beach with her supportive and talented husband, Kye and 7-year old son, Clayton.

ABOUT EVAN SHEGINA Evan Shegina was raised in Seal Beach and graduated from Los Alamitos High School. He discovered his love for music in 6th grade after playing trumpet for the first time in a fine arts survey class. Soon he also learned to play , euphonium, , drums and, later, guitar.

Evan honed his Jazz chops in Mr. Wackerman’s jazz bands in middle and high school. Mr. Wackerman’s passion for music inspired Evan to pursue a degree in Music Education from Cal State Fullerton, graduating in 2007. He began teaching in Los Alamitos in 2003 and became the assistant director of the Jazz Band there in 2013. He is also the Director of Bands for the Los Alamitos Youth Center, is the Assistant Band and Orchestra Director at Lakewood High School, and teaches numerous private lessons. His private students have been selected to be members of All District and SCSBOA Honor Bands, performed with honor bands and big bands and have received Outstanding Soloist and Musicianship awards at festivals including the Monterey Jazz, and Reno Jazz Festivals.

Through his different teaching positions, he has had the great privilege of seeing many of his students’ progress from elementary school Youth Center beginning band to middle school Jazz Band. He is excited to go to work every day and see his students have the same passion for music that he had at their age. He hopes to inspire and support his students’ musical creativity while instilling a love for music that will last a lifetime.

4 In his free time Evan enjoys playing Guitar, Trumpet and Drums in different projects, volunteering at the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, traveling, attending live music events, and spending time with his fiancé Merritt.

ABOUT TYLER J. KIMBALL Tyler J. Kimball is a graduate conducting student currently in his final semester at the Bob Cole Conservatory. While pursuing this degree he has served as the Graduate Assistant to the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band, as well as the Assistant Director to the LBSU Beach Band. He holds a B.A. in music and a B.A. in political science from the UC, Berkeley, where he served as the Student Director of the Cal Band in his final year, and studied conducting under Dr. Robert Calonico and Dr. David Milnes. Past work also includes a position as a Woodwind Specialist and assistant to the Thousand Oaks High School Marching Band under Mr. Marty Martone. He has enjoyed teaching and performing in the concert and marching arts for nearly a decade and looks forward to continuing his development with new and exciting challenges in the years to come.

ABOUT ROBERT LUKE MARTIN Robert Luke Martin is an internationally recognized conductor, organist, and concert producer who strives to create exciting programming that introduces new audiences to the concert hall. As a conductor, he has served as both Music Director and Executive Director of the Irish Video Game Orchestra (Belfast, Northern Ireland), an organization he started while studying at Queen’s University Belfast. A group of musicians dedicated to introducing unreached audiences through video game music, the IVGO has performed concerts described as “one of the most entertaining musical evening I’ve experienced” (Chris Hastings, Queen’s Radio). Prior to the IVGO, Robert was the Founding Music Director of the Houghton Pops Orchestra (Houghton, NY), where he wrote and produced two Irish and Scottish themed stage productions, Hearts of the Highlands and Hearts of the Highlands II: A Song to Remember.

Robert received his Bachelor of Music in Organ from Houghton College where he studied with Dr. Judy Congdon, and conducting with Gary Stith and Dr. Brian Casey. He later received his Master of Arts in Arts Management from the Queen’s University Belfast where he wrote his thesis on video game music in the concert hall and its effects on audience development.

Currently, Robert is completing a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach, studying with Dr. Jermie Arnold and John Carnahan. UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, March 20, 2019: Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony, Johannes Müller Stosch, conductor, An Arts for Life Event 8:00pm Carpenter Performing Arts Center Tickets FREE, reservation required through carpenterarts.org

• Tuesday, April 30, 2019: Concert Band, Robert Martin and Tyler Kimball, conductors 7:00pm Daniel Recital Hall Tickets $10/7

• Thursday, May 2, 2019: The Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, John Carnahan and Jermie Arnold, conductors 8:00pm Daniel Recital Hall Tickets $10/7

• Saturday, May 4, 2019: Celebrating Music, Mahler Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection,” Johannes Müller Stosch, conductor 8:00pm Carpenter Performing Arts Center Tickets $15/10

• Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Beach Orchestra, Erin Hobbs Reichert, conductor 8:00pm Daniel Recital Hall Tickets $10/7

5 PERSONNEL LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Melissa Palmer—director, Evan Shegina—assistant director Alto Sax Trumpet Tuba Ashley Cabrera *# Makayla Corona Sammy Akinola Sebastian Alas Isabel Cangro * Paulo Dimabayao * Ashley Bolter *# Nathan Ross Heather Cosores * Sean Duremdes *# Jacob Hernandez * Alexander Tang Maya Johnson Kaylee Felix *# Adriana Martinez Jose Valdovinos * Tyler Johnson-Tabor Isaac Huitzil Jesus Garcia Morazan Angel Pulitzer * Leila Lee Yara Mejia Morazan *# Percussion Brenda Sahagun Brandon Nguyen Blythe-Avril Moore Harley Anderson Hailey Salcido # Janet Ponce Anthony Ponce Jacob Baker Ryan Roxas Aaron Castro * Clarinet Tenor Sax Trystan Scott *# Joshua Chwilinski *# William Bond * Kellie Harden *# Ethan Thompson Kaleb Devall * Aaron Greving Justin Krumme Anthony Gurule Lana Icasiano Gianni Piccini Baritone Kenny Han *# Brian Macuil Anaiya Bradford Jah-Dee Haynes Conor Major Bari Sax Damian Salcedo Logan Hernandez * Elisa Ochoa # Wyatt Downing *# Sovichea Tov Bryan Jimenez Lauren Sells Chris Hidalgo Matthew Macias Leslie Valdovinos *# Ruben Preciado Anthony Ponce Cristina Viveros Hannah Tran Dylan Barrera * Jordyn Turner Isabella Wilcox * Miles Bourdages * Cristian Vega Grace Woofter * French Tiyani Boyd Fabian Rubio Edwin Cendejas Piano Quinn Sandoval *#%+$ Aydin Luna Aileen Coats * * Chamber Winds # Leadership Team % LBUSD Honor Band + SCSBOA Honor Band CONCERT BAND $ Rose Parade Honor Band Tyler Kimball, Robert Luke Martin—graduate conductors

Flute Bass Clarinet Horn Euphonium Loren Herz-O’Brien Damian Nguyen Bryan Jimenez Savannah Dominque Molly Haun Rocio Velazquez Mark Jimenez Alicia Batalao Oboe Kevin Cauley Lauren Cunio Georgette Patricio Victoria Marroquin Tuba Alexis McGuire Alan Gabriel Michael Lee Miguel Ramirez Trumpet Gary Briggs Morgan Paddock Samuel Perez III Chris Prell Dayee Chung Mitchell Moffit Elias Rodriguez Juan Damian Ramos Huiyoung Hong Andre Bartalos Francisco Gregorio Luke Gutierrez Brandon Muhawi Maya Fonseca Joseph Nazariego Alto Saxophone David Ceja Percussion Evan Hatfield Anthony Mora Kristoffer Calicdan Clarinet Norma Quijano Daisy Diaz Arianna Aviña Ashley Cortez Evelyn Gurrola Castro Dylan Prothro Levy Age Emilie Tellez Jesus Sanchez Mary Perkins Marisa Noriega Andrea-Miranda Castañeda Johnson Nguyen Ariel Ramirez Joseph Nazariego Jorge Martinez Hayden Deckker Evan Chen Mai Kubo Jennifer Gonzalez Carlos Escobar Kumi Miura Trombone Ashlyn Nicholson Rebekah Redford Shaianne Homann Max Mineer Rachel Baik Gabrielle Suydam Jia Mao Summer Wilson Taylor Shipman Marcus Osnes Cueto Jose Mejza Evan Wicks Mary Grase Columna Christopher Colocho Aziza Gomez Jade Murray

This concert is funded in part by the INSTRUCTIONALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES FUNDS (IRA) provided by California State University, Long Beach.