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Week of Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 | Vol. 4, No. 49

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Chamber Music Kauai debut

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hen Chamber Music Kauai wrapped up another song in rehearsal, Greg Shepherd nodded in appreciation. He liked what he heard. “Oh, that’s beautiful. It sounded so good,” he said. “You should be proud.” While the group is new to Kauai’s music scene, its members are not. They have the talent, experience and drive to be part

of what is both a chorus and a chamber orchestra that specializes in classical music, something no other ensemble on the island does. “Everybody in here is here because they can do it,” Shepherd said. “I don’t cut any slack in terms of their ability to do the music.” Shepherd, a music professor at Kauai Community College, is the man who put Chamber Music Kauai together with the aim of bringing more classical music to Kauai. Its debut concerts are set for 7 p.m.

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ngs, new sounds Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue. Both are free, with donations accepted. “The group fills a gap in the Kauai music scene by being the only choral and instrumental organization that has classical music as its primary focus,” he said. Its members, about 30, range from as young as 11 to kupuna, a mix of seasoned and novice. For several of the singers, this is their first time participating in a chorus and their enthusiasm has been inspiring, Shepherd said. “There’s an awful lot of musical talent on this island. I wanted to bring a lot of it to-

gether,” he said. “It’s a nice mix of different age groups and levels of experiences.” The group is not affiliated with KCC or any other organization. Shepherd selected its members based on past experience either in his classes at KCC or in other music ensembles. He is seeking nonprofit status for the group, with a goal to bring in chamber music groups from Honolulu and from outside the state as an adjunct mission to Kauai-based chorus and orchestra. “From the beginning, I’ve wanted the

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of the classic Christmas story, “A Christmas Carol.” “I just love the story. I’ve been enjoying that story ever since I was really young,” Griffith said. “I remember my first real introduction to it, Mister Magoo’s Christmas. I just loved watching it every year and really enjoyed the story. I love the transformation of Scrooge and I think I related to it.” Starting Tuesday, the Sunshine Express took its holiday presentation on the road

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better performance which will be better for our kids,” said Cheryl Bechard, parent of of Aubrey and Adeline Bechard. “Having them see that we support them in their a activities really makes a difference.” Christmas The Kalaheo School Sunshine Express is made up of more than 40 dedicated students in grades 3 through 5 at the Kalaheo Elementary School. For Venisa I was overwhelmed but over the years I’ve to two care homes for some of Kauai’s gotten a few ideas of how to do it. But the Nitta, it’s been time well spent. elderly to enjoy. The singing show will “My favorite part is singing and pursualso appear at the Kauai Coffee Company biggest thing I’ve learned is how to get the ing what I like to do,” said Nitta, who plays parents to help me and I have an incredopen house on Dec. 10, and at center Mrs. Cratchit. “Ever since I started singing, stage at the Kukui Grove Center on Dec. ible parent volunteer group that does so I’ve always wanted to be on stage and be much of the operation.” 15. in a play.” Set design, costumes, lights, choreKalaheo school students and staff can Admission is $3, or $1 with a nonperography, parade train decorations and enjoy the production tonight at 7. ishable food item. Keiki ticket prices are “A Dickens of a Christmas” is based off even snacks for the kids at rehearsals $1 for age 12 and under, and children author Sally Albrecht’s adaptation of the were made possible because of parent under 5 are free. support. tale, which struck a chord with Griffith. Tickets will be sold at the door and “The teachers already do so much “This adaptation seemed really geared and spend so much of their time, so if us food for purchase will be available before for us and so I chose it and am pretty and after the performance. grateful to that script,” Griffith said. ” At first, as parents get involved, it’ll just make a

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or states or different groups within a nation or state; or a state of competition, conflict, or hostility between different people or groups; or a sustained effort to deal with or end a particular unpleasant or undesirable situation or condition. Suffice to say, war has been part of the human condition since the beginning of civilization (and even before that). Fortunately, for most of us, we do not generally have to contend with these first and second definitions of war, but “war” is something that many do deal with on a daily basis in their personal and business lives, even if they don’t realize it. Family? Co-workers? “The Art of War” teaches how to deal with the matter at hand and yet everyone keeps their dignity (saves face). They will appreciate your generosity and personal warfare, written well-over may actually become your ally. Now, 2,000 years ago! It has had a prothat’s awesome! found impact and influence on all “The Art of War” is simply written the great history-makers of our world, and, like all universal truths, easy to and what is most interesting is how understand. these lessons are applicable in daily ••• life. Ed and Cynthia Justus are owners (definition) War: a state of armed of The Bookstore in Hanapepe. conflict between different nations

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focus of the ensemble to be educational through the rehearsing and performance of advanced pieces from the classical repertoire,” he said. “With the mix of seasoned performers and younger members, there is a coming together of experience and youthful energy which really comes through in the final product we’ll be presenting in our premiere concerts.” This weekend’s shows will include group and solo pieces, instrument and vocal. Each show will be about an hour and feature about 15 pieces. Shepherd is confident people will like what they hear. “It’s a unique experience on Kauai. It’s classical music, but by classical, it’s by no means stodgy,” he said. “It’s lively music on one hand and deeply meditative, introspective, inward on the other hand.” “It’s serious music, but it’s not so serious that it’s boring.” Chamber Music Kauai is not work, Shepherd said, but something he does for the joy of it. He likes the camaraderie he’s watched develop since the group formed in August. “I love seeing people grow as people and as musicians,” he said. Bud Soria, a vocal studies major from Oahu who is a member of the group, loves classical. He believes their music this weekend will touch hearts and souls. “With everything that’s happening in the world today, it’s just something I’m proud to be a part of,” Soria said. “It’s spreading good. That’s what we need.” Another group member, vocalist Doreen Caberto, simply loves singing and was delighted to join Chamber Music Kauai. “It’s a great change,” she said. “Something new.” Shepherd said while the pieces Chamber Music Kauai will perform have been done before, each will be different. “It’s a unique set of human beings, different talents and different strengths,” he said. Together, they’re creating a new energy, Shepherd said. “It’s a great, great feeling to be part of that,” he said.

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Historic County Building, Santa climbed aboard a Kawasaki ATV where he could see who he was waving to in the Lights on Rice holiday parade. Then, it was off to the Kukui Grove Center for the unveiling of the Holiday Lights Spectacular, where Starbucks Coffee offered free cups of cocoa, joining Santa who had a lot of candy canes remaining after the Lights on Rice holiday parade.

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