Cosumnes River College presents
COMMAND PERFORMANCE STUDENT RECITAL
December 14, 2022 | 7:00pm Recital Hall
PROGRAM
Sonata for Trombone and Piano, "Vox Gabrieli" Stjepan Šulek (1914-1986) Glenn Burton Lewis, trombone
Sonata No. 3, Allegro
Beautiful Dreamer
G F Handel (1685-1759) Arr Sigurd Rascher (1907-2001) Emil Wood, alto saxophone
Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) Emma Shcherbina, soprano
Suite for Tuba Don Haddad (b 1935) 1 Allegro Maestoso
2. Andante Espressivo Bryce Rohrer, sousaphone
Study No. 11 J. F. Franz Burgmüller (1806-1874) Wenying Wu, piano
I'd Give My Life For You from Miss Saigon
Claude-Michel Schonberg (b 1944) Jouelle Kimura, mezzo-soprano
Petite Pièce Concertante Guillaume Balay (1871-1943) Nathaniel Jackson, trumpet
Lágrima Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) Adelita
Angel Gutierrez, guitar
Stray Cat Groove Greg Williams
Cooper Hamilton, electric guitar
"Un sospiro"
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Charles Levier, IV, piano
INTERMISSION
PROGRAM
Partita in A Minor
J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Edson Saechao, flute
Invention No. 8 in F Major J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Hosna Alacozy, piano
Concertino Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) Mia Kawakami, clarinet
Dominic Moio (b 1959) Aisle Seat Jeff Queen (b 1973) Rickey Fernandez, drum set
Maxism
Andante and Allegro
Joseph Edouard Barat (1882-1963) Ricardo Roldan, trombone
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Mondnacht Kurt Erickson (b 1970) Brianna Brock, soprano
Mondnacht
Andante et Allegro
Joseph Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) Armando Muse , trumpet
Sonata for Eb Sax and Piano
Wolfgang Jacobi (1894-1972) Reuben Rampen, alto saxophone
Finding Home from Dream True
Ricky Ian Gordon (b. 1956) The Moon's The North Wind's Cooky Jake Heggie (b. 1961) Surabaya Johnny from Happy End Kurt Weill (1900-1950) Jianna Eugenio, mezzo-soprano
Étude Op. 10, No. 12 in C Minor
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Suk Chan, piano
Glenn is native to the Sacramento area and strives to be a creationary Glenn creates music independently and with others to affect attitudes and perceptions in positive ways Glenn’s primary instruments are Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone and Euphonium Glenn performs routinely with the Swing Collective, a classic big band based in Sacramento; and Symphony d’ Oro in Rancho Cordova
Glenn recently completed a music degree and certificate in Independent Music Instruction at Consumes River College Glenn co-manages the Swing Collective and provides private brass instruction at Newsongs School Music in Elk Grove For more information, please access Glenn’s website at glennburtonlewis.com
Sonata for Trombone and Piano (“Vox Gabrieli”)
Stjepan Šulek (1914-1986)
Stjepan Šulek was a Croatian composer and violinist who studied at the Music Academy in Zagreb with Czech violinist Vaclav Huml and composer Biago Bersa. As a composer, Šulek completed eight symphonies, two operas, ten concertos, four classical concertos for orchestra, a collection of vocal music, and multiple sonatas Šulek considered himself a composer of modern works intended to “Speak” to the audience
Vox Gabrieli is the voice of the Angel Gabriel Gabrieli was composed in 1973 at the request of the International Trombone Association and is presented in traditional Sonata form The opening is both complex and bold as the trombone speaks a haunting melodic line against a continually moving piano subtext As the piece develops, playful melodic exchanges are apparent between the trombone and the piano The piece concludes with a powerful restatement of the opening theme While a modern composition, the piece is considered neo-classical with colors from both the baroque and romantic era The sonata is equally inspiring for both the trombone and piano making Vox Gabrieli a favorite selection from the modern trombone repertoire.
G. B. Lewis Glenn Burton Lewis, tromboneEmil Wood is a first-year multi-instrumentalist music major specializing in saxophone currently attending CRC. Who aspires to become a professional composer/arranger.
Sonata no. 3, Allegro
G F Handel (1685-1759) Arranged by Sigurd Rascher (1907-2001)
Handel was a German-British Baroque composer who was well known for his operas, anthems, and concertos He was strongly influenced both by the middle-German polyphonic choral tradition and by composers of the Italian Baroque Handel's music forms one of the peaks of the "high baroque" style Sigurd Rascher was an American saxophonist born in Germany He became an important figure in the development of the 20th century classical saxophone repertoire
Handel's Sonata no 3 was originally written in F Major for Violin and piano, when Rascher arranged it he rewrote it in Ab Major for Piano and Alto Sax. This way the alto still played in what would appear as F Major, though in actuality it is now Ab Major. In the allegro section of Sonata no. 3, Handel employs this bouncy feeling utilizing quick staccato ostinatos with few pauses. He also uses three main melodic ideas that evolve throughout the section.
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Emil Wood, saxophone Emma Shcherbina, sopranoE C She is a part of the Music Program and works with P s attended CRC since the Summer of 2020 She has been a p g g ning of the fall 2022 semester She started taking voice lessons in high school and continues to enjoy singing with the CRC Chamber Singers Some of her favorite types of music to sing are choral music and hymnals In addition to singing, Emma is fond of playing the piano for almost 12 years Emma is looking to continue her vocal studies at Cosumnes River College
The ballad "Beautiful Dreamer" is one of Stephen Foster's most memorable ballads. Stephan Foster is an American composer and songwriter, known for his minstrel songs and sentimental songs. Written roughly six months before his death, "Beautiful Dreamer" is a song of love that calls to attention the different beauties found in nature The song is sung to a lover who depicts a dream world of enchanting scenery of clouds, starlight, sea, mermaids, and dewdrops These scenes are all inspired by the presence of the beautiful dreamer, who the singer wishes to take to
Writing the melody and lyrics to this piece, Foster focused on metaphors that portray calm, passion, and intense longing Using the song's lilting triplet rhythm, “Beautiful Dreamer” represents Foster's final sentiments of love, beauty, and tranquility With such imagery, “Beautiful Dreamer” becomes one of the most beloved American serenades
E. Shcherbina "Beautiful Dreamer" Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) Rohrer, sousaphoneemester out as an aspiring composer, arranger, and professional pertise under his belt, he plans to one day write music for video other music majors, Bryce takes on the primary bass role as a sousaphone player in the student ensemble, Requiem
Suite for Tuba Don Haddad (b 1935)
Don Haddad is an American born composer, horn player and music educator Haddad graduated from Ohio University with a Master's and Bachelor's in fine arts As an influential wind composer, he's written 38 solo, ensemble, and concert band pieces, one of which being the tuba and piano duet, "Suite for Tuba"
"Suite for Tuba" has become a staple among well known tuba and baritone players for its various techniques and general use of controlling the articulation of the instruments. Although no advanced techniques such as multiphonics, flutter tonguing or growling are present within the piece, it does utilize some of the extremes of the tuba's register, as well as the limits of its ability to control the dynamic contrast between its highs and lows. As you listen to the piece, you will notice contrast between the more complex rhythms and textures that the piano provides. You will latch onto the beauty of the tuba's ability to play through the contour of the melody alongside it.
B Rohrer BryceWenying Wu, piano
Wenying Wu graduated from the China Conservatory of Music majoring in Dulcimer. Participated in the recording of the "Dulcimer Teaching from Shallow to Deep" video and played all the solo parts. The monograph "Start from Scratch---Easy Introduction to Yangqin Learning" was published by China Drama Publishing House and Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Participated in the concert of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which attracted worldwide attention, and once again acted as the only dulcimer performer I have performed for a large audience at the National Grand Theater and Beijing Concert Hall many times in China After coming to the United States, he continued to popularize and actively promote Chinese folk music There are wonderful solo performances at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the Little White House in California, the California Coliseum, and Carnegie Hall in New York In 2021, he participated in the National Yangqin Championships held in Kansas and won the Yangqin Grand Prix This is also the only Chinese player to win the award
Study Op. 105, No.11
Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller (1806-1874) Generally known as Friedrich Burgmüller was a German pianist and composer during the Romantic period. He is perhaps best known for his three collections of children's etudes (or "teaching pieces") for the piano.
This piece is composed in E major 2/4 time triad (A-B-A). The first paragraph consists of 21 sections and can be divided into two paragraphs On the syncopated bass, the treble pops a polyphonic melody, played in a phrasalized manner of "elastic tempo" (a method in which the Rubato is not rhythmically bound and can be speeded up and slowed at will) The middle section is instructed to be "lively" and continues with a vigorous phrase The third paragraph is a repetition of the first paragraph This piece is a piece used to practice the melody, and is famous as "Parting Song" It is said that once, after listening to this piece played by one of his students, Chopin sighed with infinite emotion: "Ah! My motherland!" It can be seen that the melody of the piece does indeed incorporate the author's homesickness
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V ted to return for her second recital at CRC Always having had a love for the arts, she began her music study in college Jouelle joined CRC’s music program in the fall of 2021, she has made exciting progress, and she is always eager to learn more She is an active member of CRC’s college chorus and has participated in multiple Raise Your Voice events either as a host or performer. Most recently, she played Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical comedy put on by CRC’s Black Box Theatre. As a trained actor, she brings out emotion and excitement in her work, always aiming to tell a story. Jouelle is looking forward to continuing her improvement through private study, peer collaboration, and personal projects. She hopes you will enjoy the piece she has prepared this semester.
Saigon
Claude-Michel Schönberg (b 1944)
Claude-Michel Schönberg is a French composer, record producer, actor, singer, and songwriter His career spans many well-known projects including but not limited to Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, and The Pirate Queen Schönberg’s work has a way of bringing out a grand vulnerability, mesmerizing a listener, and fully bringing them into the world of another, all while giving the artist so many moments to make a piece their own As with many of his projects, Schönberg collaborated with lyricist Alain Boublil while creating Miss Saigon The musical won three Tony Awards and made history with the lead actress, Lea Salonga, becoming the first Asian performer to win a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical
Miss Saigon takes us to Vietnam and follows the story of Kim, a girl who was orphaned during the Vietnam War. At seventeen-years-old she takes a job as a bargirl to support herself, where she meets an American GI, Chris. The two fall in love and plan to leave Vietnam together, however they are separated during the fall of Saigon, both unaware she is pregnant. Three years pass and Kim is still loyal to Chris. She is raising Tam, their son, and believes they will be reunited one day. However, Thuy, a man to whom Kim’s parents betrothed her years before, wants to marry her and kill Tam as the child is a product of her family’s broken promise “I’d Give My Life for You” is the final solo of act one Kim has just killed Thuy to protect Tam, and in doing so is now a fugitive She must leave Vietnam – her home country – for the U S , and Kim declares her devotion to her son and vows to do whatever it takes to give him a better life Soon after, they board a ship and leave everything they’ve known behind
Kimura“I’d Give My Life for You” from Miss
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Jouelle Kimura, mezzo-soprano
Angel Guttierez, guitar
Angel Gutierrez is a 19-year-old musician who began his study in music at the age of 11 Starting on the xylophone in his middle school band at Leonardo Da Vinci eK-8 School, he found his passion for music and decided to increase his knowledge In the 7th grade, he began his study of music with the bells (xylophone) and decided to continue playing music and switched to alto saxophone in the 8th grade Over the summer, a month before his freshman year of high school, he decided to teach himself guitar and has been playing ever since Throughout high school at John F Kennedy High School, he joined various ensembles such as the JFK Marching Band where he played alto and tenor saxophone, as well as the trombone and a little bit of French horn. He was also in the Jazz Band at JFK where he played guitar and bass.
Currently, Angel is a student at Cosumnes River College where he is still pursuing his passion for music and planning to become a professional guitarist.
“Lagrima” and “Adelita"
Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909)
Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea was a Spanish composer from the late romantic era He was often called “the father of the classical guitar,” as he is known for writing many popular classical pieces Growing up, he had a history of running away from home to play music, with the first time being at age 10 He used to play music in coffee houses and restaurants until many years later where he began teaching his own pupil, composing his own music, and performing all over Spain
The first song “Lagrima,” is sort of a sorrowful and romantic sounding piece that is played in an andante tempo, which is moderately slow The second song “Adelita” is a mazurka-style piece, which relates to the rhythm of the piece It is played in ¾ and is accented on the second beat This piece also has a hint of sadness to it.
A. GutierrezHampton, electric guitar
year student at CRC he is the first in his family to attend college and feverishly jumped at the chance to go back to in person learning. Cooper primarily an underground alternative artist he has performed shows at Uptown Takeout , The Holy Diver , And Self Designs Art Gallery gaining local attention with his eclectic style of punk rock rnb and hip hop He grew up listening to rock and roll and this drove him to study the guitar This semester Cooper had the opportunity to work with Greg Williams Mr Williams shares the same love for guitar as he has taught, performed, and recorded professionally for close to 30 years Cooper learned Guitar tablature, Scales, Open chords , barre chords and how to clean up his playing Cooper proudly endorsed the CRC music program and professors He joined the jazz ensemble under Professor Kiesner Learned piano from Professor Erickson and practiced performing with Professor Tau
Stray Cat Groove Greg Williams
Greg is my guitar instructor and he's given me a simplified version of sheet music for this song he created to teach me jazz guitar. Hes a very talented guitarist and subs in for bands who need a guitarist. Greg knows a lot about performing live, Hes taught me how to play cleaner, play more challenging things, and in general has given me a good foundation of knowledge as a beginner guitarist.
In "Stray Cat Groove" He took inspiration from an old song called "Stray cat strut" But we added swing to the song to help me in jazz This song would get me started on barre chords which are new to me before I could only play some open chords and power chords I originally learned this in tablature form, but the chord progression goes C minor to Bb to Ab to G7 then F# to Cm to G7 in the B section of the song
C Hampton Cooper Charles Levier, IV, piano3 Concert Etudes S. 144: No. 3 in D-Flat Major "Un Sosprio"
Franz Liszt (1811- 1886)
Franz Liszt was born in Hungary and dedicated most of his music to the country He was and still is considered one of the greatest composers and pianists to ever live Learning from Carl Czerny who himself studied under Beethoven, Liszt’s technique was unmatched He was the piano virtuoso of his time and quite frankly of all time He is even the very reason we have the piano facing sideways today during performances Writing many pieces in his lifetime one of the most popular was this very Concert Etude "Un Sosprio" Liszt did not name this piece though, it was actually given due to its popularity
Un Sosprio meaning "A Sigh” gives the listener a whirl of emotions From a soft beginning to a journey that feels like you're flying through clouds, Liszt created this masterpiece as a way for pianists to practice their arpeggios, as they are used throughout the entire piece making Un Sosprio truly a musical challenge and masterpiece This is a light and fluttering piece of music It has a calming, transcendental feeling. The melody tinkling lightly above a flowing background of said arpeggios where chord notes are played out of sequence and often up or down an octave. Liszt dedicated this concert étude to his Uncle Eduard who was like a modern-day manager.
C. Levier, IV
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Edson Saechao, flute
Partita In A Minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was a monumental German composer during the late Baroque period in the 18th century Composing over one thousand different pieces of music ranging from solo to ensemble to orchestra Bach is a prominent figure in the music world as many musicians today flock to play his music on stage Though in his time his popularity was mainly known for his virtuosic playing of the organ, and as a music teacher It wasn’t until a century later that his work began to become more popular as Felix Mendelssohn, another German composer, started an re-interest in Bach music with his performance in the 1829 Berlin performance From then, Bach was widely considered one of the greatest composers of all time since the 1850’s
In “Partita In A Minor”, Bach wrote this piece in four movements for the solo flute. Today the third movement that will be played is named “Sarabande”. The word “Sarabande” comes from the Spanish word "zarabanda". The music is written in a meter of three, played for dancers to dance along too. Bach composed the third movement with an ingenious level of rhythmic flexibility, as this piece travels through eighth notes to sixteenth notes in a very slow tempo. Though the official composed date is unsure, historians believe that this piece was written in 1723-1724.
E SaechaoHosna Alacozy, piano
Hosna Alacozy is a 2nd year college student who is a part of the Applied Music program at Cosumnes River College. She is majoring in Music Composition and Music Education. Her primary instrument is piano and she also arranges/composes for the CRC Concert Band and Requiem, a band that she created along with some of her music major peers. She works part time as a piano instructor at Newsongs School of Music and is a member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California Her goal is to become a composer for films and video games To view some of Hosna's works, feel free to visit @hosna alacozymusic on Instagram
Invention No. 8 in F Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Bach was a German composer of the Baroque period Invention No 8 in F Major makes extensive use of the canon contrapuntal technique This is a two part polyphonic piece with two different melody lines in both hands The strict imitation between hands begins with the right hand, and is followed by the left hand with the same melody immediately after
The tonal center of the piece is constantly shifting, providing frequent color changes for the audience. When the piece finally returns to its original key of F Major, the listener may feel a sense of returning to home. The tempo is marked Vivace, which means to play in a lively and brisk manner. The goal of this piece is to work on technique and to execute playing lightly, even with all the added dynamics.
H. Alacozy Mia Kawakami, clarinetMia ento County, first found inspiration in music at age ten while listening to the local high schools top wind band. She then started learning the clarinet, playing throughout middle and high school and continually discovering new musical ideas through leadership roles and elective classes In high school, Mia performed in many different ensembles, including the wind band that originally inspired her, marching band, and four different California honor bands This year, she has performed with Sacramento State’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, all-clarinet groups, Cosumnes River College’s Concert Band, and the independent student band “Requiem ”
Mia is currently working towards an Associate’s Degree in Music with emphasis on clarinet performance at Cosumnes River College, intending to transfer to Sacramento State for her Bachelor’s She is one of several high woodwind players at Cosumnes River College, currently studying under avid professional performer and professor of clarinet at Sacramento State, Sandra McPherson Mia aims to continuously expand her musical knowledge in solo repertoire, playing contrasting works and further exploring the clarinet and its capabilities
Instagram: @miaclarinetist
Concertino Op. 26 for Clarinet and Piano
(1786-1826)Carl Maria von Weber lived from 1786 to 1826, only 24 years old when Concertino Op. 26 was premiered on April 5th, 1811 during the Classical Period The piece was written for virtuoso clarinetist Heinrich Bärmann, two months after Weber and Bärmann met and became friends The piece was intended to showcase the technical ability of the clarinetist, featuring more than two-octave jumps, large variations in articulation and dynamics, and changes in meter In this performance, the entirety of the piece except for “Variation Two” will be performed
Today, Concertino Op 26 is typically performed with a solo clarinetist and orchestral or piano accompaniment It is close to nine minutes long, with one continuous movement that outlines different, contrasting colors For example, the first section is labeled as “Adagio” and minics operatic singing, the style of music Weber is most known for From there, both the tempo and intensity ebb and flow, with later sections labeled as “dolce” (sweet), “con passione” (with passion), and “con fuoco” (with fire).
M. Kawakami Carl Maria von Webercussionist Rickey Fernandez has performed as a musician for his, Rickey has also been teaching at Franklin High School as a y Fernandez has performed with the Cosumnes River College Jazz band and the Franklin High School Jazz band In addition to this, he has also performed with the Franklin High School Drumline, Sacramento State Indoor Percussion, and Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps At Cosumnes River College, he was instructed by Trevor Hall on drum set In the marching arts he has been taught by instructors such as Jesus Muniz and William Sims Currently, Rickey is achieving his dreams of keeping the marching arts alive by continuing to march at other Drum Corps and Indoor Percussion groups, so that he may spread what he has learned throughout the Sacramento area
Maxism Dominic Moio (Born 1959)
Dominic Moio is a drum set instructor and player who has learned from, and played with many great musicians like himself. His piece "Maxism" explores musical concepts that the late and great drummer Max Roach commonly had in his solos. Throughout the piece, it frequently switches from straight sixteenth notes back into swing, which is a common technique used by Max Roach. It also utilizes the use of displaced tuplets, which was a common phrase used by Max Roach. The piece also gives the player creative freedom, allowing them to add their own touch through solos that they can create. This piece as a whole demands attention to tempo, and requires the player to demonstrate a great amount of control in timing
Aisle Seat
Jeff Queen (Born 1973)
Jeff Queen is one of the greats in the Drum Corps world He has done many great feats, such as marching for the Bluecoats, Velvet Knights, Santa Clara Vanguard, and Blue Knights His piece "Aisle Seat" explores the pulse that we should feel as we play, no matter how the music changes The piece utilizes two main parts of a drum set, which are the kick drum and the snare drum The kick drum representing the pulse of the piece Throughout the piece you can hear the utilization of many swells, as well as the constant switch between triplets and straight sixteenth notes This piece also utilizes a tempo change, which is meant to showcase the players individual strengths with timing. R. Fernandez
Rickey Fernandez, percussionistRicardo Roldan, trombone
Trombonist Ricardo Roldan has studied and performed in California, US. He is currently studying music at Cosumnes River College. Ricardo is working to obtain his Associates Degree and is on track to transfer to a university to complete his bachelor's degree Ricardo is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist that plays the trombone, bass, piano and tuba He currently studies classical trombone with Jon Hatamiya Ricardo also currently studies improvisation with Jon Hatamiya as well as Maxwell Kiesner Ricardo participates in school ensembles including the orchestra, jazz band and choir at Cosumnes River College Outside of school, he is a trombonist for a big band named “Swing Collective” in Rancho Cordova, a bassist for a jazz fusion band, “The Interlude” in Sacramento and often volunteers in other groups in the community when needed Such groups include the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, West Sacramento Community Orchestra and Symphony d’Oro You can find more of him on Instagram @ricrol music
Andante and Allegro
Joseph Edouard Barat (1882-1963)Barat is a French composer who is known for their concertos and symphonies. He had studied at the Paris Conservatory and became a military bandmaster in Lyon and Paris. He had later on created a school for assistant bandmasters. He composed Andante and Allegro in 1935 for the annual trombone competition at the National Conservatory in Paris
Andante and Allegro starts with a very slow, nonetheless beautiful, urgent and soaring Andante section The piano constantly pulses underneath the trombone with steady beats or triplets and occasional melodic lines in the left hand The trombone melody is constantly fluctuating between high and low pitches, giving a wave effect The Allegro begins with a righteous fanfare that is very exciting The piano and trombone exchange melodic phrases a lot more in this section Later, it goes into a more legato section that calms down the mood of the music Modulations occur and the intensity of the music rises After a brief pause, the fanfare section is revisited, where more modulations lead to an epic close
Brock, sopranoVocalist Brianna Brock native to California, has been engulfed in music since a child Her love for music began around the age of seven, performing in churches and youth choirs (2009-Present) Brianna devoted her time from then on to researching many musical styles and performances She found inspiration in every genre she touched and went on to continue this interest in music in high school Brianna began exploring an orchestral background and studied the Viola and Cello, as well as conducting and performing In renown high school ensembles (2017-2020) Brianna began expanding to jazz music as a vocalist, performing locally with the Sac Swing Collective More recently, creating her own outlet for jazz music with her band The Interlude
Brianna is currently working to complete an associates degree in Music focusing on Vocal performance at Cosumnes River College. As well as transferring to complete a bachelor’s degree in music to follow. She has been contributing to Cosumnes River College’s music program as a cellist in addition to vocalist. She has been awarded four musical scholarships, which are the Mike Daly Music Award, The Midge & Kenneth Waddell Aspiring Vocalist Award, The Nina Simone Music in Action Scholarship award and lastly has gained recognition placing third from the Sacramento Master Singers. She is expanding her musical background and working with building a repertoire in Italian Arias and other genres of classical music for both vocal and orchestral performance
Mondnacht (1840) Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was a German composer, and pianist who thrived in the Romantic Era He looked to composition rather than piano during his career due to injury and interest Schumann wanted to find a place for himself in classical music and enjoyed writing poetry and compositions for him and his wife to play One of his most beloved pieces is Dichterlieble op Or (“ A poet's love”) also composed in 1840
In “Mondnacht '' , Eichendorff describes a scene of plush pastures and bridges the idea of longing love, peaceful connection and comfort in romance. This piece embraces those Ideas with Schumman’s ascending on the action of the phrases (“through the fields”, “rustled softly” ) guiding the listener through the scenes. Schumann composed “Mondnacht '' in 1840, this piece 5 out of 12 in a song cycle accompanying the poetry of Joseph Von Eichendorff titled “Mondnacht” and dedicated to his wife, well known German pianist and composer Clara Schumann (Continued)
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Kurt Erickson (b.1970)Kurt Erickson is a Composer, Pianist and Professor of piano, theory and composition at Cosumnes River College Erickson currently serves as composer-in-residence with San Francisco performing arts organization LIEDER ALIVE!, writing and premiering new commissioned works for guest artist recitals on their subscription concert series Earlier in his career, Mr Erickson served as a sacred music composer at a plethora of Cathedrals in the Bay Area such as San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, St Mary the Virgin, and Berkeley’s St Mark’s Mr Erickson often serves as a guest composer and speaker at colleges and universities across the country He is a frequent performer with his wife, acclaimed soprano Heidi MossErickson His acclaimed compositions are the Chicago Songs, Here Bullet, Ich Und Du, Seventeen Minutes and twenty-two seconds and countless more!
Mondnacht is a composition a part of the Ich Und Du song cycle Its more modern and contemporary take on Eichendorff’s Poetry makes it almost a completely different story from Schumann’s composition despite the same poets work. Erickson portrays the poetry in action with his twinkling chords in the opening and ascending chords for the flight of the piece providing a grand feeling of levitation and wonder around the climax. This piece is Championed by acclaimed Soprano Heidi Moss-Erickson.
B. Brock
Es war, als hätt' der Himmel Die Erde still geküsst Dass sie im Blütenschimmer,
Von ihm nun träumen müsst Die Luft ging durch die Felder
Die Ähren wogten sacht Es rauschten leis die Wälder So sternklar war die Nacht Und meine Seele spannte Weit ihre Flügel aus Flog durch die stillen Lande Als flöge sie nach Haus
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It was as if the Sky Had silently kissed the Earth, So that she, in the glimmer of blossoms, Now had to dream of him. the breeze passed through the fields, The ears of grain waved gently, The forests rustled softly, So starry-clear was the night. And my soul spread Its wings out wide, And flew through the silent regions As if it were flying home
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Trumpeter Armando Muse is an active member of the community; after participating in community groups such as the Sacramento Youth Band and River City Swingers, he went on to establish a band with the support of his peers and colleagues to continue giving performances to the public He is currently in his second year at Cosumnes River College, working to become a professional composer and arranger
Armando began his musical journey at age 12, beginning on the trumpet and staying with the instrument ever since. Armando continues to hone his technique through private study, and aspires to reach a level of virtuosity comparable to that of the great trumpet players of our time.
Armando began to take up an interest in the world of composition at age 14 when he discovered worksharing sites, fascinated by the concept of self-publication Enthralled by the idea that he could one day see some of his own works on the front pages of the internet, he began to write original compositions and arrangements Armando continues to develop his compositional skills, collaborating with his peers and constantly experimenting with new styles and techniques
If you would like to view some of Armando’s works, visit @armando music on Instagram
Andante et Allegro
Joseph-Guy Marie Ropartz was a French composer, conductor, and poet who wrote a number of orchestral works, as well as sacred music, vocal music, chamber music, and more. Ropartz grew up in Guingamp, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, where he studied the organ under César Franck, who played a big role in influencing his compositional style. When he was eventually appointed as the director of the Nancy Conservatory, he established classes for the viola, trumpet, harp, organ, and trombone.
Ropartz’s piece, “Andante et Allegro,” is divided primarily into two sections; a slow, lyrical Andante, and a quick, majestic Allegro, which briefly shifts back to the main theme of the prior section before erupting again with greater intensity As you listen to this piece, pay particular attention to the repeating motifs present throughout, as well as the performer’s ability to maintain the energy of both sections through the usage of dynamic contrast and meticulous articulation
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Armando Muse, trumpet
saxophonist
Saxophonist Reuben Rampen has performed and studied in the Sacramento area throughout the entirety of his career He is currently a student at Cosumnes River College and is currently pursuing an Associates degree in hopes of becoming a music teacher
During his highschool days he participated in playing in the John F. Kennedy Marching Band which at that time was invited to perform at the memorial day parade at Washington D.C. and has won numerous awards for their musicality and musicianship. He currently studies under Carlos Mccoy, a saxophonist who received his Bachelors of Music and Masters degree from California State University Sacramento, as well as a performance studies certificate from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Reuben specializes in classical sax and studies under the french style which was founded by the renowned saxophonist Marcel Mule he also is proficient in jazz as well as various jazz saxophonists such as Sonny Stitt and Dexter Gordon and was given the opportunity to play with the local jazz big band the SwingMasters and the Sacramento Youth Jazz Band
Wolfgang Jacobi was a German composer, teacher, writer, and organizer dedicated to the cause and promotion of music despite the hardships he faced throughout his life Due to the Nazi party blacklisting him in most musical organizations due to his Jewish background, Jacobi's career as a promising young artist came to a temporary end after over a decade
Despite this, his passion for music never seceded and he continued to produce a string of notably successful works, including this Sonata which, although a lesser known work for the saxophone, has become a standard work for students and professionals alike.
In "Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano" Jacobi primarily uses atonality as a tool not only as a challenge for the performer but also to subvert the audiences' expectations of the natural flow and leave them on edge throughout its entirety Despite the absence of such a crucial element, the piece contains textures that harken to classical, baroque, and modern devices and a constant motif that gives this piece foundation so that the listener is not left disoriented
R Rampen Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano I. Allegro, ma non troppo Wolfgang Jacobi (1894-1972) Reuben Rampen, Eugenio, mezzo-sopranoJianna Eugenio is a new student at Cosumnes River College and is thrilled to be a part of their music program with a focus on vocal performance. A graduate from Sacramento State University with a BA in Communications, Jianna’s passion for the arts led her to embark on an exciting path of exploration and study of the artistic channel of communication that is music
From dance recitals to non-profit performing art associations, music and performance has a profound presence in her life since childhood Sacramento native, Jianna is known in the community as a singersongwriter, having represented Sacramento in the PBS television program, Celebration of Music, where she performed and shared her musical journey alongside artists across America More recently, Jianna is expanding her horizons to musical theater, where she made her debut as Rona Lisa Perretti in the CRC production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Jianna is shaping her artistry as a vocalist by building a repertoire of various styles, and navigating the worlds of singer-songwriter and musical theater
@jiannaeugenio“Finding Home” from Dream True
Ricky Ian Gordon (b.
1956)
Known for his versatility, Ricky Ian Gordon is an American composer of vocal music that spans the worlds of art song, opera, and musical theater. Gordon’s work showcases his widely praised ability to compose intricate melodies that are rich in storytelling whilst comprising elements of familiarity that enthrall the ears and hearts of listeners alike Gordon composed “Finding Home,” for the 1999 Richard Rodgers Production winning musical Dream True with librettist Tina Landau In Dream True, “Finding Home,” is performed by the protagonist’s mother as she sings to her son who is moving away Gordon expresses the mother’s hopes and wishes through the musical language “Finding Home” originally opens with a slow, tender violin solo that then transitions delicately into piano, echoing the sense of longing and sentimentality This song is tunefully diatonic as it circles back to its home key, C major, reflecting the message about how home can always be found no matter where you go
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Jianna
The Moon’s The North Wind’s Cooky
Jake Heggie (b 1961) Jake Heggie is an American composer from San Francisco best known for his American operas such as Dead Man Walking, and for his composition of nearly 300 art songs Heggie’s work holds international regard as his operas and art songs have been performed across five continents, championed by some of the world’s most beloved artists In this song, text by the American poet Vachel Lindsay, Heggie showcases his innovation and creativity by challenging the traditions of art song composition and performance
Heggie mirrors Lindsay’s playful imagery from his poetry through the music In this unique art song performance, the accompanist will rhythmically stomp and clap as the performer tells the story about the phases of the moon In between the stomp and clap storytelling, the vocalist will scat as they get swept away by the free-spirited melodic contour, exciting tempo changes, and easy, jazzy feel that the accompanist plays on the piano
“Surabaya Johnny” from Happy End
Kurt Weill (1900-1950) Kurt Weill was a German composer widely celebrated for his operatic and musical compositions such as The Threepenny Opera and Lady In The Dark The legacy he leaves behind continues to grow and impact generations to come as his music continues to be performed Weill composed “Surabaya Johnny” for the 1929 Berlin musical Happy End in collaboration with German playwright, Bertolt Brecht Prominent vocalists that have performed his piece include Austrian singer Lotte Lenya, and Meryl Streep from the 1977 Broadway revival
Known as one of the most successful composers from Weimar Republic, it was in this era that Weill created a unique musical language that incorporates art song, cabaret, and jazz These musical elements are prominent in “Surabaya Johnny,” creating the necessary drama for the character who spirals from despair and heartache surrounding unrequited love As the character speaks to her lover, the unsteady state of the character is mirrored by the rhythmic and tempo changes in the piano This creates an uneasy ambience that swells and eventually explodes from the build up of anguish the character experiences
J Eugenio Suk Chan, pianoSu ng her twenty-five year professional career. Suk studied piano and ated from the Royal School of Music in London. She worked in her family's music school in the UK Manchester and Hong Kong In 2017, she joined the CRC Jazz Band and she found great interest Since 2021, she continues to learn piano, composition, music theory and choir
Étude Op. 10, No. 12 "Revolutionary Étude"
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic Period who wrote primarily for solo piano He has maintained worldwide renown as a leading musician of his era, one whose "poetic genius was based on a professional technique that was without equal in his generation "
The etudes by Chopin are three sets of solo studies for the piano published during the 1930s There are twenty-seven compositions overall comprising two separate collections of twelve. This work was written around 1831 in is the last of his first set. It was dedicated "a son ami, Franz Liszt" to his friend Franz Liszt. It was inspired by the 1831 Russian attack on Warsaw during the November Uprising. After the failed resistance, he wrote "All this has caused me music pain. Who could have foreseen it?"
S. ChanNarmina Sultanova, Collaborative Pianist
Dr. attention as one of the most exciting and communicative pianists musicality, brilliant virtuosity and electrifying personality consistently concert venues. As a 14-year-old competition winner, she made her orchestral debut playing Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto with the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra.
Sultanova holds two Bachelor Degrees in Piano with Honor from the Baku Academy of Music in Azerbaijan and the Bilkent University – Music and Performing Arts in Ankara, Turkey and Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Baku Academy of Music. Sultanova has studied piano with well-known professors such as Lev Naumov (pupil of legendary Heinrich Neuhaus at Moscow State Conservatory), Namik Sultanov (Bilkent University, San Jose State University), Martin Berkofsky (Berkofsky Foundation). Dr. Sultanova has performed in numerous concert halls worldwide including Rachmaninoff Hall in Moscow, Munich Marktoberdorf Hall, Stuttgart Music Hall, Presidential Symphony Orchestra Hall and Bilkent Concert Hall in Ankara, Cemal Resid Rey Concert Hall in Istanbul and in her hometown – Baku, at the Azerbaijan State Conservatory Hall, State Philharmonic Hall and in various venues of the Bay Area. Her wide spectrum of repertoire at these venues included pieces from Baroque to the contemporary era.
Currently, she is a faculty member at Cosumnes River College, performs in many chamber ensembles and actively teaches at her private studio in Davis. She is an active member of the Music Teachers Association of California. Her students successfully participate in various festivals and competitions.
APPLIEDMUSICINSTRUCTORS
Cathie Apple, Flute Cindy Behmer, Oboe
Julian C Dixon, Tuba and Euphonium
Kathleen Gallagher, Violin Trevor Hall, Percussion
Jon Hatamiya, Trombone Carlos McCoy, Saxophone Colin Matthewson, Trumpet Sandra Moats McPherson, Clarinet Narmina Sultanova, Piano Omari Tau, Voice
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