Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra:
Solo & Ensemble Concert
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 7 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center at Soka University of America
MUSICIANS
Helen Yeong
Elijah Winograd
Vikram Venkateswaran
Cooper Lee
Kayla Borlasa
Ryan Iwohara
Faris Radieddine
Anika Chandran
John Kim
KariAnne Chien
Lisa Liang
Daphne Karr
Emily Salisbury
Shana Hu
Francisco Ruiz
Saoirse Murray
Olive Kim
Abby Lee
Evan Gideon
Liam Scherer
Liliana Flores
Seth Martin
Naomi Cheng
Amanda Tran
Jonathan Chen
Ava Adibi
Valerie Valentin
Rotem Dvir
Sophie Padilla
Sunay Paramane
Tammi Lee
Ayan Gursahani
Connor Brandt
Lea Choe
Eoin O’ Connell
Chanel Simpson
Keika Mori
Dr. Christine Song
Leonard Woo
Daniel Wang
Taehyuan Yoon
Josue Ramirez
Kyle Chao
Sydney Duong
John Galvan
Jacqueline Lopez
Holly Kyle
Bryan Ramillano
Armaan Williamson
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra: Solo & Ensemble Concert
PROGRAM
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 18
i. Allegro ma non tanto
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Violin I: Leonard Woo
Violin II: Daniel Wang
Viola: Taehyuan Yoon
Cello: Sydney Dong
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 (arr. Helen Yeong)
Frédéric Chopin
Piano: Helen Yeong
My Quiet Forest Home (arr. Elijah Winograd)
Yasunori Nishiki
Violin: Vikram Venkateswaran
Viola: Cooper Lee & Kayla Borlasa
Cello: Elijah Winograd & Rotem Dvir
Piano: Lea Choe
Solfeggietto
Johann Sebastian Bach
Piano: Ryan Iwohara
Little Milton on the Beach (arr. Faris Radieddine)
Movement 3
Andreas Makris
Violin: Faris Radieddine & Vikram Venkateswaran
Mariage d’amour
Paul de Senneville
Piano: Anika Chandran
La Folia (arr. S. Suzuki)
Arcangelo Corelli
Violin: John Kim
Piano: Kate Kim
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Concert for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043
i. Vivace
Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin I: Josue Ramirez
Violin II: Kyle Chao
Cello: Sydney Duong
Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (arr. Zino Francescatti)
Pablo de Sarasate
Violin: KariAnne Chien
Piano: Keika Mori
Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2
Frédéric Chopin
Piano: Lisa Liang
Violin
Concerto No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 12
I. Allegro risoluto
Friedrich Seitz
Violin: Daphne Karr
Concerto No. 4
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin: Emily Salisbury
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El Tango De Roxanne
José Feliciano
Violin I: John Galvan
Violin II: Jacqueline Lopez
Violin III: Holly Kyle
Cello: Sydney Duong
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra: Solo & Ensemble Concert
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“A Seaside Town” from Kiki’s Delivery Service (arr. Yukihiro Matsubara)
Joe Hisaishi
Violin: Shana Hu & Francisco Ruiz
Violin: Saoirse Murray & Olive Kim
Viola: Cooper Lee
Cello: Abby Lee
Liang Zhu [“Butterfly Lover”] (arr. Ryan Zhu)
Chen Gang & He Zhanhao
Piano: Shana Hu
Violin Sonata No. 17 in C Major, K.296 III. Allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin: Evan Gideon
Piano: Liam Scherer
Romanian Folk Dances (arr. Seth Martin)
Movements 5 & 6
Béla Bartók
Bass: Seth Martin
Piano: Naomi Cheng
Mii Theme Song (arr. Cooper Lee)
Kazumi Totaka
Violin: Cooper Lee
Cello: Amanda Tran & Elijah Winograd
Piano: Anika Chandran
Percussion: Jonathan Chen & Ayan Gursahani
Concerto in E Minor
Felix Mendelssohn
Violin: Saoirse Murray
Piano: Eoin O’Connell
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Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra: Solo & Ensemble Concert
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Mamma Mia
ABBA
Violin: Ava Adibi & Valerie Valentin
Cello: Elijah Winnograd & Rotem Dvir
Piano: Lea Choe
Viola: Cooper Lee
Voice: Chanel Simpson
Let you Break My Heart Again (arr. xyrexa_)
Laufey Lin
Violin: Daphne Karr
Piano: Gemma Liu
Sonata in E Minor
Benedetto Marcello
Bass: Sophie Padilla
Csárdás
Vittorio Monti
Liliana Flores
Grandma from NieR (arr. Sunay Paramane)
Keiichi Okabe
Violin: Naomi Cheng
Piano: Sunay Paramane
String Quartet No. 14, D.810
I. Allegro
Franz Schubert
Violin I: Leonard Woo
Violin II: Kyle Chao
Viola: Bryan Ramillano
Cello: Armaan Williamson
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Laufey Medley (arr. Ayan Gursahani)
Laufey Lin
Violin: Tammi Lee & Naomi Cheng
Cello: Ayan Gursahani
Bass: Sunay Paramane
Viola: Cooper Lee & Kayla Borlasa
Piano: Helen Yeong
Palladio
Karl Jenkins
Dr. Song & Cal Poly Chamber Music Club
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra Booster: Harmony in Action
The Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra Booster (ANHSOB) stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit of the parents affiliated with the Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra program. Founded in the 2022-2023 school year by a passionate group of founding members despite welcoming a new director, our organization embodies the ethos of parental involvement and community support.
At the core of our mission is the steadfast commitment to supporting our students, the program as a whole, and our
esteemed orchestra director, Jonathan Chen. Through tireless fundraising efforts, we ensure that our students have the opportunity to embark on enriching field trips that complement their musical journey. These experiences not only enhance their musical prowess but also foster camaraderie and lifelong memories.
One of our recent triumphs was the successful completion of the Orchestra Camp field trip to Camp Cedar Lake in Big Bear. This immersive experience provided our students with the opportunity to refine their
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musical techniques amidst the picturesque backdrop of nature, all while bonding with their peers through exhilarating activities and snowy adventures.
The ANHSOB operates as a dynamic force, actively engaging in various activities to bolster the orchestra program. From organizing events to promoting the music program within our community, our volunteers are integral to the program’s success. Whether it’s capturing precious moments through photography and videography during concerts or providing logistical support during field trips, our volunteers exemplify dedication and passion in every endeavor.
Despite the challenges posed by the current landscape, the ANHSOB continues to thrive, meeting online once a month to strategize and support the orchestra in myriad ways. From orchestrating fundraising initiatives to chaperoning events, our volunteers remain steadfast in their commitment to nurturing the artistic growth of our students.
We firmly believe that a parent booster organization is a cornerstone of strength for
any music program, and our involvement is a testament to our unwavering support for our children’s musical education. We welcome all parents within the program to join us in any capacity or role, knowing that together, we can create a harmonious environment where our students can flourish and thrive.
In closing, the ANHS Orchestra Booster is not just an organization; it’s a community united by a shared love for music and a dedication to empowering the next generation of musicians. Together, let us continue to orchestrate moments of harmony and inspiration for our students, ensuring that the melodies of Aliso Niguel High School resonate for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Chen
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra Director
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra Booster
Aliso Niguel High School Orchestra: Solo & Ensemble Concert
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Soka Performing Arts Center is located on the beautiful hilltop campus of Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo. Our facility includes the 1,032seat Concert Hall featuring world-class acoustics designed by master acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota, designer of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, among many others. We also have an intimate 350-seat Black Box Theatre that allows for multiple seating configurations including club seating with bistro tables.
More than 750 performances have taken place since the center’s dedication on May 27, 2011. The 2023-24 season marks our twelfth season presenting first-class programming in our world-class concert hall. We are continuing to expand our programming and outreach with the addition of a Children’s Concert Series, Blues Festival, and the only Great Pianists Series on the West Coast. From classical and jazz to world and contemporary music, the Soka Performing Arts Center has become a prized space for artists and audiences alike.
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($75,000+)
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Sam & Lyndie Ersan
CONCERTMASTER ($10,000+)
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Terumi Saito
Jochen Schumacher
Scott A Shuping
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Jeffrey Hendrix
Jane A. Lynch
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Lorraine Leiser
Anson and Marilyn Wong
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Raquel Bruno
Sammy Chang
Judy Kaufman
Jeannette Pease
Thomas Prigorac
Jonia Suri
Naomi Uchiyama
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Renée Bodie
General Manager & Artistic Director
John Morgan
Box Office Manager
Jarmil Maupin
Technical Services Manager
Jenski Nguyen
Stage Manager
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Lighting Technician
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Soka Performing Arts Center resides on the beautiful campus of Soka University of America. We thank the SUA Board of Trustees and the SUA Leadership Council for all of their support.
SUA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Steve Dunham, JD
Chair Vice President and General Counsel Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University | Baltimore, Maryland
Tariq Hasan, PhD
Vice Chair Chief Executive Officer, SGIUSA | New York, New York
Andrea Bartoli, PhD
President, Sant’Egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue | New York, New York
Matilda Buck
Benefactor | Los Angeles, California
Lawrence E. Carter, Sr, PhD, DD, DH, DRS
Dean, Professor of Religion, College Archivist and Curator, Morehouse College | Atlanta, Georgia
Andy Firoved
CEO, HOTB Software | Irvine, California
Jason Goulah, PhD
Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education and Director, Institute for Daisaku Ikeda Studies in Education, Director of Programs in Bilingual-Bicultural Education, World Language Education, and Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship, College of Education, DePaul University | Chicago, Illinois
Clothilde V. Hewlett, JD
Commissioner of Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, State of California | San Francisco, California
Lawrence A. Hickman, PhD
Director Emeritus, The Center for Dewey Studies and Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, Illinois
Kris Knudsen, JD Attorney | Wilsonville, Oregon
Karen Lewis, PhD
Sondheimer Professor of International Finance and Co-Director, Weiss Center for International Financial Research, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Luis Nieves
Founder, Chairman Emeritus AUL Corp, Benefactor | Napa, California
Gene Marie O’Connell, RN, MS Health Care Consultant, Associate
Clinical Professor, University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing | Corte Madera, California
Adin Strauss
General Director, Soka Gakkai International-USA | Santa Monica, California
Yoshiki Tanigawa
Benefactor, Soka Gakkai | Tokyo, Japan
Edward M. Feasel, PhD
President, Soka University of America (ex-officio member) | Aliso Viejo, California
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Edward M. Feasel, PhD
President
Chief Academic Officer
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Archibald E. Asawa
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Michael Weiner, PhD
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Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
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