[0:02] Hello. [0:05] >> All right. I'm Xander. [0:07] >> And I'm Josie. And we are the presidents [0:09] for band this year. [0:12] >> And [0:16] and welcome to tonight's concert, [0:18] Forging Ahead into Winter. We are [0:20] honored to have the opportunity to play [0:22] music for you that range from fun and [0:24] light-hearted songs about the season to [0:27] more serious like honoring Martin Luther [0:29] King Jr. As we forge into winter [0:32] together, we want to celebrate the [0:34] learning and the music making that we [0:36] have been doing since the beginning of [0:37] the school year together as a band [0:39] community. Before we start, we'd like to [0:41] go over a few audience protocols. uh [0:44] such as uh we'd like you all to put your [0:48] phones on silent so as not to distract [0:50] from the music and then also if you have [0:52] to get up at any point of the concert, [0:54] please make sure it's in between the [0:56] songs so you're also not distracting the [0:58] musicians. Thank you. [1:01] >> Our first piece is Forge Ahead by [1:03] Minnesota composer Shirley Mir. Inspired [1:06] in part by ideas from musicians who [1:08] premiered the piece, Forge Ahead begins [1:10] with the celebratory fanfare, followed [1:12] by a hushed yet animated melody in the [1:14] clarinets. The music intensifies, [1:16] growing in excitement and volume, and [1:18] explores different themes and sounds as [1:20] various instrument groups are [1:21] highlighted. After a moment of [1:23] reflection and remembrance of things [1:25] past, the original melody returns in a [1:28] new key with the new melody joining as [1:31] the musicians dive ever faster towards [1:33] its exhilarating conclusion. Enjoy this [1:36] energetic opener forge ahead. [1:43] >> And welcome to the stage our student our [1:45] student teacher, Mr. Drew Olsen. [1:49] [Applause] [2:03] [Music] [2:06] [Applause] [2:06] [Music] [2:11] Heat. Heat. [2:12] [Music] [2:13] [Applause] [2:16] Keep [2:17] [Music] [2:40] on cooking. [2:42] [Music] [2:45] [Applause] [2:47] [Music] [2:58] Heat. Heat. [3:00] [Music] [3:06] Heat. Heat. [3:08] [Music] [3:30] [Applause] [3:32] [Music] [3:52] Heat. Heat. [3:58] [Applause] [4:02] [Music] [4:22] [Music] [4:28] Heat. Heat. [4:39] [Applause] [4:49] Hey, [4:51] [Music] [5:13] hey, hey. [5:16] Heat. Heat. [5:31] [Music] [5:45] [Applause] [5:48] Heat. Heat. [5:50] [Music] [5:58] [Applause] [5:59] [Music] [6:09] Heat. [6:10] [Music] [6:14] Heat. [6:17] [Music] [6:23] [Applause] [6:47] Hi. Um, I'm Elizabeth and I'm the band [6:49] historian. [6:51] My name is Brody and I am the Fine Arts [6:53] Council representative. And our next [6:55] piece is And Bless Us Everyone by [6:57] composer William Owens. Throughout the [6:59] piece, you'll recognize several familiar [7:01] holiday melodies. The music begins with [7:03] a colorful fanfare that quickly develops [7:05] into a spritly setting of God Rest You [7:08] Mary Gentlemen. [7:10] >> The beauty of Still, Still, still Still [7:12] reminds us of seasonal peace after which [7:14] we hear a lovely gospel swing version of [7:17] Go Teller on the mountain. As it begins, [7:19] the music ends in a bold and colorful [7:21] fashion. Enjoy and bless us everyone. [7:26] [Applause] [7:42] [Music] [7:43] [Applause] [7:46] [Music] [7:58] Heat. Heat. [8:05] [Music] [8:26] [Applause] [8:26] [Music] [8:42] Heat. Heat. [8:48] [Music] [8:57] Heat. Heat. [9:08] Oh, [9:11] [Music] [9:25] heat, heat. [9:31] Heat. Heat. [9:45] [Music] [9:49] [Applause] [9:53] [Music] [10:02] [Applause] [10:03] [Music] [10:07] Heat. Heat. [10:11] [Music] [10:15] Heat. Heat. [10:16] [Music] [10:18] [Applause] [10:20] [Music] [10:23] [Applause] [10:26] [Music] [10:26] [Applause] [10:29] [Music] [10:32] [Applause] [10:35] [Music] [10:38] [Applause] [10:41] [Music] [10:42] [Applause] [10:45] [Music] [10:48] Okay. [10:55] What's [11:07] Hi, I'm Max, your ninth grade rep. [11:11] >> And I'm Chris, the assistant jazz rep. [11:14] For this part of the concert, we are [11:16] moving from a festive and upbeat piece [11:18] to one with a more serious nature. This [11:21] is like a mighty stream by Johnny [11:23] Vincent. This piece was written in [11:25] remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King [11:27] Jr. The title comes from his I have a [11:30] dream speech delivered at the Lincoln [11:33] Memorial in Washington DC in August of [11:36] 1963 where he said, "We will not be [11:39] satisfied until justice rolls down like [11:42] waters and righteousness like a mighty [11:44] stream." [11:46] After a fanfare-like introduction, the [11:48] composition is made up of three [11:50] sections. The first called the dream [11:53] reflects on Dr. King's famous speech. [11:55] The second, strife, recalls on violence [11:58] during the civil rights movement. And [11:59] the third section, hope, looks toward a [12:02] brighter future and features the civil [12:04] rights hymn, We Shall Overcome, with a [12:06] solo in the trumpets by Russell Warry. [12:09] Enjoy Zeo as they present to you this [12:11] thoughtful piece, Like a Mighty Stream. [12:13] And also, please welcome to the stage [12:15] our conductor, Miss Laura Goucher, and [12:17] the band zone narrator, Modai High [12:19] School's own, Mr. Jim Lane. [12:23] [Applause] [12:35] Hallelujah. [12:40] [Music] [13:07] He was born in Atlanta and he died in [13:09] Memphis. Although he lived for fewer [13:12] than 40 years, Dr. Martin Luther King [13:14] Jr. had a profound and lasting influence [13:17] on his crusade for civil rights in [13:20] America. A staunch advocate of [13:22] nonviolence, Dr. King famously had a [13:25] dream. A dream that all persons would [13:28] someday be treated equally. That persons [13:31] of different races could be considered [13:33] brothers and that one day people would [13:35] be judged by the substance of their [13:37] character rather than the color of their [13:40] skin. [14:11] Sadly, bloodshed. that has too often [14:13] been a part of the struggle for civil [14:15] rights. Horrifying images of [14:17] nightsticks, tear gas, snarling dogs, [14:20] bombings, and righteous mobs still [14:22] trouble us today. [14:28] Dr. King was struck down by an [14:30] assassin's bullet in 1968, [14:33] tragically becoming a victim of the very [14:35] violence to which he was so opposed. [14:39] [Music] [14:51] Heat. [14:56] Heat. [15:03] Heat. [15:06] [Music] [15:22] Heat. [15:24] [Music] [15:54] In 1977, Dr. King was postumously [15:58] awarded the Presidential Medal of [16:00] Freedom. The citation read in part, [16:03] "Martin Luther King Jr. was the [16:05] conscience of his generation. He gazed [16:07] upon the great wall of segregation and [16:10] saw that power of love could bring it [16:12] down. He made our nation stronger [16:15] because he made it better. His dream [16:18] sustains us yet. [16:21] [Music] [16:33] Heat. Heat. [16:44] Heat. Heat. [17:10] Heat. Heat. [17:17] Heat. Heat. [17:22] [Applause] [17:22] [Music] [17:28] [Applause] [17:30] [Music] [17:33] [Applause] [17:34] [Music] [17:42] [Applause] [17:57] Hi, I'm Henry, your uh Zeo [18:00] representative. [18:02] >> And I'm Avery, the head co-head [18:05] librarian. [18:07] The final piece for Zero will be [18:09] Christmas at the Circus. The Madameai [18:11] High School bands rarely do a concert [18:13] without a piece by one of our favorites, [18:15] Randall D. Stand. In the past years, [18:18] Mott bands have performed pieces like [18:21] Havana Nights, March of the Winter [18:23] Elves, A Christmas Tale, and the Santa [18:26] the Barbarian trilogy. Tonight, you will [18:28] hear two more of his pieces, one by us [18:31] and one by Zo Zwi later. [18:36] Christmas at the Circus is a collage of [18:38] holiday music and music typically [18:40] associated with the American circus. The [18:42] melodies have been fused and woven [18:44] together in many clever ways to provide [18:46] surprises and humor for all of us to [18:48] enjoy. See how many melodies you can [18:50] recognize. [18:53] On behalf of Zo, thanks for being here. [18:55] We have a quick transition to a pet band [18:57] song being played by ninth grade/new [19:01] band mod band mentees and their upper [19:03] classman mentors once we are through [19:06] followed by a percussion ensemble and [19:08] then ziwi. Enjoy Christmas at the [19:10] circus. [19:11] [Applause] [19:17] [Music] [19:21] Heat. Heat. [19:23] [Applause] [19:24] [Music] [19:49] [Applause] [19:50] [Music] [20:01] Wow. [20:04] Wow. [20:06] Wow. [20:08] Wow. [20:11] [Music] [20:35] [Applause] [20:36] [Music] [20:38] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [20:40] Heat. Heat. [20:45] [Music] [20:50] Heat. [20:56] [Music] [21:04] Heat. [21:06] [Music] [21:35] Heat. Heat. [21:38] Heat. Heat. [21:39] [Music] [21:57] [Applause] [21:58] [Music] [22:12] Heat. Heat. [22:17] [Music] [22:28] [Applause] [22:28] [Music] [22:30] [Applause] [22:45] Hello again. Um so the people setting up [22:49] right now are part of the mentorship [22:50] program here at uh the Modi band. Uh [22:54] it's an amazing program where we pair [22:56] every student who is new to the Mameidi [22:58] band uh with a mentor who has some uh [23:02] experience in our band. Uh it's a great [23:06] way to welcome the freshman and any new [23:08] students to the school or any new [23:10] students to the band in general. Um and [23:13] make sure everyone has a friend in the [23:15] band. The freshman this year voted on a [23:18] pet band song that we get to play in the [23:20] concert today. And the piece that we [23:22] voted on was Fireball, which they all [23:25] seem to very much enjoy. Um, I'm excited [23:28] uh to be able to conduct this uh song [23:31] today as um in addition to my role as [23:36] president, I am the student conductor. [23:39] So, I'm very excited to show you the [23:42] mentors and mentees playing together on [23:44] Fireball. [23:46] [Applause] [23:56] Thank you. [24:01] [Music] [24:13] Heat. Heat. [24:18] [Music] [24:30] [Applause] [24:30] [Music] [25:02] Fireball. Heat. Heat. [25:07] [Music] [25:27] [Music] [25:29] [Applause] [25:35] Hey, [25:38] [Music] [25:47] [Applause] [25:48] [Music] [25:52] hey, hey. [25:54] [Music] [25:54] [Applause] [25:56] Fireball. [26:17] >> Hi everyone. I'm Riley, this year's [26:20] percussion representative. [26:22] >> And I'm Jack. I'm the jazz [26:23] representative, but I'm al I was also [26:25] percussion representative last year. And [26:27] this is the percussion ensemble. Um [26:29] we're a group of percussionists. Um we [26:31] have a class first hour. It's really [26:33] helpful not only for percussion ensemble [26:35] stuff, but we get to practice stuff like [26:37] pep band, uh jazz, [26:40] general technique, but we also get to [26:41] focus on spots that we need to work on [26:44] that, let's say, the band doesn't [26:46] necessarily need to work on as much, but [26:47] we want to work on it. [26:50] We're playing three great pieces for [26:51] each of you tonight. Escape from Pirates [26:53] Cove, Christmas Eve, Sarino, [26:56] and Wizards in Winter. They're all great [26:59] percussion pieces, and we hope you enjoy [27:00] them. Thank you. [27:04] [Applause] [27:09] [Music] [27:15] Heat. Heat. [27:20] [Music] [27:31] [Music] [27:42] Heat. Heat. [27:44] [Music] [28:03] [Music] [28:27] Hey, hey, hey. [29:02] [Music] [29:13] [Music] [29:45] [Applause] [29:45] [Music] [29:50] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [29:51] [Music] [30:08] [Applause] [30:21] [Music] [31:11] Hey, [31:15] [Music] [31:19] hey, hey. [31:27] [Music] [31:54] I'm [31:56] [Music] [31:59] [Applause] [32:01] [Music] [32:16] [Music] [32:29] [Applause] [32:32] [Music] [32:55] [Music] [34:20] [Applause] [34:35] Heat. Heat. [34:37] [Music] [35:07] Heat. Heat. [35:11] [Music] [35:31] [Music] [35:44] Heat. Heat. [35:49] [Music] [36:37] Heat. [36:38] [Music] [37:01] Hey, Heat. [37:07] [Music] [37:19] [Applause] [37:19] [Music] [37:20] Heat. [37:21] [Music] [37:24] Hey. Hey. Hey. [37:26] [Music] [37:29] Heat. Heat. N. [37:35] [Music] [38:10] Before we start the next portion of our [38:12] concert, I'd like to take a brief second [38:13] to talk about the compliments box. So, [38:16] it is located just outside um of this [38:18] auditorium in the middle kind of house [38:22] middle. Um and you can write a [38:24] compliment to whoever you want, a [38:25] specific player, a specific section, a [38:27] specific band, and we'll be reading them [38:29] tomorrow to our classes. So, yeah, just [38:32] take a few minutes to do that, please. [38:34] Okay. Welcome to the ZV portion of the [38:35] concert. Our feast first piece is Susa [38:37] March Carnival. This piece is is an [38:40] American music arranged by a Japanese [38:42] composer in a Brazilian style of music. [38:45] Arranger now Hiro Aai has produced a [38:47] swinging arrangement of four well-known [38:49] marches by American March King John [38:52] Philips Soua. The high school cadets Al [38:54] Capitan, the Thunderer, and the Stars [38:56] and Stripes Forever. This top Japanese [38:58] arranger whimsically chose to [39:00] incorporate a touch of samba and chaa [39:02] into these American marches. The result [39:04] is a sparkling medley of classics in a [39:06] refreshing new context. [39:09] >> Enjoy the Zephr Wind Ensemble and this [39:11] energetic and fun piece of music. And [39:13] please now welcome to the stage concert [39:16] ma concert master Liam Mcchznney [39:18] followed by conductor Miss Laura A. [39:20] Goucher [39:22] [Applause] [39:35] [Music] [39:39] [Applause] [39:42] [Music] [39:47] [Music] [39:51] Heat. Heat. [39:54] [Music] [40:00] [Music] [40:03] Hey, [40:12] [Music] [40:17] hey, hey. [40:22] Heat. [40:25] [Music] [40:34] Heat. [40:37] [Music] [40:43] Heat. Heat. [40:45] [Music] [41:09] Heat. Heat. [41:12] [Music] [41:16] Heat. Heat. [41:19] [Music] [41:38] Heat. Heat. [41:40] [Music] [41:48] Heat. Heat. [41:49] [Music] [41:50] [Applause] [41:55] [Music] [42:37] Yeah. [42:41] [Music] [42:44] [Applause] [42:45] [Music] [42:47] [Applause] [42:49] [Music] [42:56] Heat. [43:00] [Music] [43:02] Heat. Heat. [43:05] [Music] [43:23] Heat. Heat. [43:27] [Music] [43:44] Heat. [43:46] [Music] [43:55] Heat. [43:58] [Music] [44:23] Heat. [44:27] [Music] [44:29] Heat. [44:30] [Music] [44:47] Heat. Heat. [44:50] [Applause] [44:52] [Music] [44:55] Heat. [44:58] [Music] [45:03] [Applause] [45:06] Heat. [45:11] [Music] [45:34] Hi. Uh, we are your um, co-president [45:37] Alex, Lex, Devin, [45:40] and I'm Molly. So before we introduce [45:43] our next piece, we want to briefly [45:45] discuss our current fundraiser that ends [45:48] tomorrow. [45:50] >> We have been in a three-week fundraising [45:52] campaign to raise money for our upcoming [45:53] trip for New York City, [45:57] >> bringing in guest conductors and [45:58] instrument clinicians, [46:01] >> purchasing food for various events [46:02] throughout the year. I personally love [46:04] my food, um like the fall barbecue, [46:07] various pizza parties, and the spring [46:08] music banquet. [46:10] and getting a new Tony because our [46:12] current ones are over four decades old. [46:18] >> There's a QR code on the last page of [46:20] your program. If you are able to donate [46:22] or want to share it with others, we have [46:23] until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow night. If you [46:27] prefer to give cash or checks, you can [46:29] put that in the basket in the lobby. [46:33] Thank you to those of you who have [46:34] already donated or will be donating. And [46:37] most importantly, thank you to all of [46:39] you just for your support in being here [46:41] for us today and throughout our music [46:43] careers. [46:45] Charles Dickin, A Christmas Carol, a [46:47] tale well known for its combination of [46:49] festive cheer, ghostly chills, and [46:51] philosophical elements follows Miser [46:54] Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve as he [46:56] visited by the ghost of his business [46:58] partner who warns him that he will be [47:00] doomed to a terrible fate if he doesn't [47:02] change. [47:04] Scrooge is then visited by three [47:06] spirits. One who shows Scrooge [47:08] bittersweet memories of Christmas's [47:10] past, one who shows him scenes of [47:12] holiday mernt in the Christmas present, [47:14] and one who shows him dark visions of a [47:16] possible Christmas future. The piece [47:19] ends with Scroo awakening a changed man, [47:22] his heart full of festive cheer. [47:25] This new work is composed by our beloved [47:27] composer Randall D. Standrich. [47:32] Yes, that is him. A Christmas Carol [47:35] through narration and hints of familiar [47:37] holiday tunes. It is presented with five [47:39] distinct movements or scenes that mirror [47:42] the five chapters of Dickens novela. [47:45] Please welcome to the stage our very own [47:46] narrator, [47:48] >> Mr. Jim Lane. [47:52] [Applause] [48:00] [Music] [48:03] Once upon a time on a Christmas Eve, [48:06] Ebenezer Scrooge sat alone in his room. [48:10] He sat in front of the fire hating [48:12] Christmas, hating his fellow man and [48:15] saying, "Ba humbug to" to everything [48:18] when suddenly his chamber bell began to [48:21] ring all by itself. [48:26] The basement door boomed as it was [48:29] opened on its own, [48:33] and he heard the sound of ghostly moans [48:36] and chains dragging up the stairs. [48:41] Before him appeared the ghost of Jacob [48:43] Marley, dead now 7 years. [48:48] [Music] [49:10] [Applause] [49:11] [Music] [49:14] You will be visited by three spirits. [49:16] Heed their words. Change your ways or [49:19] your fates will be mine. [49:24] The ghost of Christmas past came first, [49:27] showing Scrooge scenes of his childhood, [49:30] young love one and lost. [49:44] [Music] [50:11] Hallelujah. [50:19] [Music] [50:31] The ghost of Christmas present was the [50:33] giant of a man sitting amongst a [50:35] Christmas bounty and bidding Scrooge to [50:38] join him from scenes of Christmas [50:40] merrynt. [50:43] Come in, come in and know me better, [50:46] man. [50:49] [Music] [51:07] Heat. Heat. [51:13] [Music] [51:41] A lone figure in robes. stood silently [51:44] before Scrooge. It was the ghost of [51:47] Christmas yet to come. [51:50] The spirit led Scrooge to a graveyard [51:53] where those gathered laughed and spoke [51:56] ill of the recently deceased. [52:00] [Music] [52:26] [Applause] [52:29] The name on the tombstone read Ebenezer [52:33] Scrooge. [52:36] [Music] [52:47] Scrooge woke to find that it was [52:49] Christmas morning. The spirits had done [52:51] it all in one night. [52:57] With joy in his heart, he rushed outside [52:59] to wish a merry Christmas to all. [53:07] [Music] [53:28] Heat. Heat. [53:29] [Music] [54:02] Good evening everyone. How are we all [54:04] doing? [54:06] >> Yeah, [54:07] look at all those faces. So, my name is [54:11] Drew Olsen. [54:13] I am the student teacher here at [54:15] Mamemidi High School. I spent the first [54:17] part of the year at O Anderson and now I [54:19] get to spend my time with these lovely [54:21] students for a couple more weeks. I'm [54:24] off at the end of December and then I'm [54:25] free to do whatever I want with my life. [54:30] Right. [54:31] I know. Yeah. [54:33] It's kind of scary to think about, isn't [54:35] it? So, anyways, [54:38] I have loved working with these kids. [54:41] Those kids as well, the Zo the ZWO kids. [54:44] They are also just as amazing. Such hard [54:47] workers in this group. I've loved [54:50] working with every single one of them. [54:51] I've loved conducting them every single [54:53] day. And uh this morning, Miss Goucher [54:56] asked, "Hey, do you want to conduct at [54:57] the concert tonight?" So I said, "Sure." [55:00] I said, "Why not show up? Can't be that [55:02] hard. [55:04] I've been working on these pieces for [55:06] months with these kids. Phenomenal [55:08] musicians, every single one of them. [55:11] We're going to play Amazing Grace for [55:13] you. uh classic spiritual from the [55:16] 1700s, [55:17] originally published uh officially [55:20] published in 1835 [55:22] and made by uh arranged for windband by [55:25] Frank Teali in 1994, which is a really [55:29] big year. That was the year Forest Gump [55:30] came out. [55:33] So, thank you all so much for coming. [55:35] Thank you for allowing me, everyone, to [55:38] be your conductor and enjoy Amazing [55:40] Grace. [55:41] [Applause] [55:49] [Music] [56:52] You are [57:02] glory. [57:07] Heat. [57:18] Heat. [57:21] [Music] [58:14] Oh god. [58:17] Oh. [58:24] Heat. [58:43] Heat. [58:50] Never. [58:53] [Music] [59:13] Heat. Heat. [59:15] [Music] [59:25] [Applause] [59:27] Heat. [59:32] Heat. [59:38] [Music] [59:49] Heat. [59:55] Heat. [60:03] Hallelujah. [60:06] [Music] [60:20] [Music] [60:53] I am Nico Huberty. This is the lovely [60:55] Tyler Bustin. and we have the pleasure [60:57] to introduce this next song to all of [60:59] you. [61:00] Our next piece is called Ru Chu. One of [61:04] the most celebrated examples of a [61:05] Spanish viano, a popular 16th century [61:09] type of song rooted in dance music. This [61:12] lively carol is a musical snapshot of [61:14] the Spanish Renaissance full of rhythmic [61:17] vitality and festive spirit. The title [61:20] itself, Ryu Chu, is an anomatapia [61:24] imitating the sharp protective call of a [61:26] bird. Often interpreted as being a night [61:28] and gale or a kingisher. This aven [61:31] imagery forms a central motif of the [61:33] lyrics. [61:37] Musically, this song is characterized by [61:39] its polyonic texture, meaning that [61:41] there's multiple different melodies [61:43] weaving within each other. Now, in Miss [61:45] Hoffley's arrangement, it kind of brings [61:48] all the historical life within the piece [61:50] together into the modern wind ensemble. [61:53] This arrangement utilizes the um I guess [61:57] the different ways that the music [61:58] contrasts and utilize utilizes the [62:01] modern instrumentation that we are use [62:03] utilizing or using [62:06] uh in order to explore the melody and [62:08] harmonies that give the villain which is [62:12] a word I learned about 20 minutes ago [62:16] um gives the villain Chico its enduring [62:18] celebratory character. Please enjoy Ryu [62:22] Ryu Chio. Thank you. [62:25] [Applause] [62:30] [Music] [63:41] Sh. [63:52] [Applause] [64:00] Hey. Hey. [64:02] [Music] [64:14] Heat. Heat. [64:16] [Music] [64:42] I don't know what I'd do without them. [64:44] They know better than I do. Uh, really [64:46] quickly, thank you so much for coming [64:47] out tonight. Um, they're going to [64:49] introduce the next piece. I want to make [64:50] a couple acknowledgements. First of all, [64:52] uh I have a couple adults that have been [64:54] playing tonight. I wanted them to hear [64:56] what a professional obo player slashth [65:00] this next song calls for the English [65:01] horn. No, that's not a bass obo in the [65:04] front row. It is an English horn. Um so [65:06] thanks to my friend um Simly band [65:08] director Michaela Pash on obo and [65:10] English horn tonight. [65:15] Mr. Olsen is a amazing tuba player, so [65:19] he's been playing on some songs tonight. [65:25] And then I just want to acknowledge two [65:27] students. Uh at the jazz concert I [65:28] talked about all state jazz. Um I want [65:31] to tonight acknowledge two students that [65:33] participated in the 2526 Allstate [65:35] Orchestra and band. First of all um in [65:39] all state orchestra for the first time [65:40] having a 10th grader uh in the group we [65:42] had on harp Riley Vuni. [65:48] [Applause] [65:49] and for her second year uh in the [65:51] all-state band, Anna Cosby on flute. [65:57] They are very excited. They get to go, [65:59] they met in the summer and did a [66:00] concert, but they get to come back [66:02] together in uh February and perform at [66:04] orchestra hall, which is always a huge [66:06] piece. So, I again I want to wish you [66:09] all um happy holidays. Thank you so much [66:12] for all you do for these kids and for [66:14] being here tonight. [66:16] [Applause] [66:21] Hi, I'm Leila. I am one of the student [66:24] conductors for the band. [66:26] >> Hi friends, my name is Yepta and I'm [66:28] this year's Ziwi rep. [66:32] Ziwi's final piece will be the eighth [66:33] candle by Steve Ricesteader. The eighth [66:35] candle is a prayer and dance alluding to [66:37] the story and melodies of Hanukkah. This [66:39] work begins with an extended hymlike [66:41] section followed by an exciting dance of [66:43] celebration. The holiday commemorates [66:45] the victory of the Macabies over the [66:47] Syrian Greek tyrant Antious over 2,180 [66:50] years ago. Legend has it that after the [66:52] battles were won, there was only enough [66:54] oil for the ceremonial lights to last [66:56] for one day. Yet, by some miracle, the [66:58] oil lasted for eight days. Hanukkah [67:00] celebrated by the family in the home [67:02] rather than in the synagogue. In modern [67:04] times, candles are lit, one for each day [67:06] of the holiday, and prayers are recited. [67:08] After that, the feast and merry making [67:10] begin. [67:13] This has been a piece that we've had to [67:15] work extra hard on as it brought some [67:17] great challenges. But it is a powerful [67:19] piece full of slow lyrical music and [67:21] fast, upbeat, rhythmically charged [67:23] moments. Thank you so much for joining [67:25] us tonight and we are sure you will [67:27] enjoy this upbeat piece of music that we [67:29] have loved from the first day we heard [67:30] it. And make sure to share the love you [67:32] have for this piece and any of the other [67:34] ones in the compliment compliments box [67:36] after this is over. With that, with this [67:39] we wish you all a very happy holidays [67:41] and a happy new year. Thank you. [67:45] [Applause] [67:52] [Music] [68:43] Heat. Heat. [69:05] Heat. [69:18] Heat. [70:07] Heat. Heat. [70:11] [Applause] [70:17] Heat. [70:19] [Applause] [70:23] [Music] [70:25] Heat. [70:26] [Music] [70:28] [Applause] [70:28] [Music] [70:51] Heat. Heat. [71:04] [Music] [72:58] Heat. Heat. N. [73:01] [Music] [73:08] Heat. Heat. [73:11] [Music] [73:29] Heat. Heat. [73:31] [Music] [73:51] Heat. [74:03] [Applause] [74:04] Heat. [74:12] Heat. [74:15] [Music] [74:31] Heat. [74:32] [Music] [74:38] Heat. Heat. [74:39] [Music] [74:48] Heat. Hey, Heat. [75:05] [Music] [75:26] Heat. [75:28] Heat. [75:30] [Music] [75:41] Heat. [75:43] [Music] [75:51] Heat. [75:58] Heat. Heat. [75:59] [Music] [76:25] [Applause] [76:57] Heat. [77:02] Heat. [77:08] Heat. Heat. [77:10] [Music] [77:15] [Applause] [77:19] [Music] [77:55] Hallelujah. [77:59] Hallelujah. [78:04] [Music] [78:21] Heat. Heat. [78:35] [Music] [78:43] Heat. [78:52] [Applause] [79:00] Heat. [79:06] Heat. Heat. [79:09] [Music] [79:15] [Music] [79:30] Heat. Heat. [79:34] [Music] [80:03] [Music] [81:13] Heat. Heat. [81:22] Heat. [81:24] [Music] [81:40] Heat. [81:46] Heat. [81:48] [Music] [81:48] [Applause] [81:51] [Music] [81:55] [Applause] [81:57] [Music] [81:57] [Applause] [81:59] [Music] [82:10] Heat. [82:13] Oh, [82:26] heat, heat.