Shaker Heights Middle School Fall Orchestra Concert 2021

Shaker Heights Middle School presents a

Fall Orchestra Concert

Recorded on November 11, 2021 Shaker Heights Middle School Auditorium Nicole Castleberry Clouser, Director Suzanna Adkins, 7th Grade Orchestra co-Teacher Chuck Tisdale, Lights and Sound

Program Seventh Grade Orchestra Regal Overture………..................................... Michael Hopkins Fan Dance...................................................... Soon Hee Newbold Gargoyles..................................................................... Doug Spata Sunburst................................................................. Alan Lee Silva

7th grade Enrichment (Chamber Orchestra) Danse Infernale.................................................... Elliot Del Borgo

8th Grade Enrichment (Chamber Orchestra) Fantasia on an Original Theme....................... Joseph J. Phillips

Eighth Grade Orchestra Gauntlet........................................................................Doug Spata Forever Joyful........................................................Brian Balmages Momentum......................................................... Robert Longfield

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Seventh Grade Orchestra Violin 1 Zoeya Chowdhry Scarlett Lehner Logan Coleman Evelyn Jones Anna Maier Keon Staten Zoie Durham Jaylon Jamal Areeb Rizvi David Wang Shawn Walls Theodore Walter Emanuel Zarders James Zeng *Mason Zhang Violin 2 Cydney Burrell Sienna Cadiz Charles Collins Dace Collins

Lanell Curlee Avion Ghee Miliani Herbin Lucy Hopkins Anya Jones Dion Linder *Alexander Macks Mya Malone Aubrey Ross Nataleigh Rupprecht Hadassah Smith Zoe Middleton Ariah Page Nevaeh Parker Viola Maysarah AbdulKhaliq Cailynn Hammond Peyton Horsley Devanair McGinnis

Kenneth Watkins Finnegan Moody Elliot Botnick *Maja Tadic Jaiden Tunson Cello Rory Carson Da’Shawn Johnson Erefagha Doibo Sophia Federici Madeline Holmes Hendrik Meyer Daria Mirodon Isaiah Patton Jacob Pope *Wesley Lewis Alexander Padilla Maya Shrestha Bass Declan Gray * Section Leaders

Seventh Grade Chamber Orchestra Violin 1 Mason Zhang Zoie Durham James Zeng Areeb Rizvi

Violin 2 Jaylon Jamal David Wang Alexander Macks Viola Maja Tadic Elliot Botnick 3

Cello Wesley Lewis Alexander Padilla Bass Declan Gray

Eighth Grade Orchestra Violin 1 Maysun AbdushShaheed Jacquelin Anzo Alexa Carpenter Ari Feinberg Luke Grube Abigail Hahnenerg Sarah Holbrook *Emily Liu Kasey Lockhart Cassie Lyles Annelise Lytle Hope Sun Sydney Thornton Julius Whatley

Violin 2 Luca Arnoldi Zuri Bagakas Liam Coffey Melanie Fogerty Charlize Hall-Ford Ga’King Hodges Erielle Jones Nia Martin Cameron McKinney Molly Milligan Caroline Niess Breanna Pierce Brendan Smith Chase Smith-Carter *Parisa Tendulkar Ayn Wallace

Viola Jibran Baig Olivia Cavallo Juliette Meckes *Jonah Paponetti Kelise Perkins Sage Woods-Cooper Cello Gavin Christian Amora Harrison Delaney Miller Kingston Oliver *Chumby Rhodes Madeleine Silvers Bass Robiah Sambo *Sullivan Wiggins * Section Leaders

Eighth Grade Chamber Orchestra Violins Emily Liu Parisa Tendulkar Abigail Hahnenberg Melanie Fogerty Annelise Lytle Ari Feinberg

Luke Grube Alexa Carpenter Viola Juliette Meckes Jonah Paponetti

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Cello Chumby Rhodes Kingston Oliver Gavin Christian Bass Sullivan Wiggins

The Importance of Parental Support Music study & appreciation is one of the great contributions that we can make in our children’s lives. It’s not just the studies that show that music lessons improve academic success and teach discipline & concentration. Developing a true love of music that extends into adulthood can be the gift of a lifetime. There are many ways for parents to support this worthwhile goal: The Encouraging Parent: Music study takes time, practice & encouragement. Set aside a set time at home for practice and establish a routine that supports daily attention to practice. Listen, offer praise & helpful suggestions for improvement and help your child to see practice as a benefit meant to improve their skills and hone their talent.

The Appreciative Audience: The best audience at any school concert is an auditorium full of parents. Your child may not admit it, but they want to be able to look out into the crowd and see your face. Music is a family affair. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your child’s talent and achievements.

FALL CONCERT NOTE: Since we can’t be in person for this concert, the next best thing is to make a special time to view this concert with your child, family and friends to support the achievements of your child.

The Music Lover: Parents are and will always be a child’s first and best teacher. Make the effort to bring music into the home – all kinds of music. Local libraries have large collections of popular, jazz and classical music. The Cleveland Institute of Music website (www.cim.edu) lists an amazing variety of free concerts & student recitals. The Cleveland Orchestra website (www.clevelandorchestra.com) offers reasonably priced family concerts & creative children’s programs. The Cleveland Pops website (https://www.clevelandpops.com/) offers programs as well.

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life

Red Auerbach

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About the Music Seventh Grade Fan Dace by Soon Hee Newbold: The iconic folding fan was invented in Japan as early as the 6th century.

Fans were initially used as cooling devices in hot weather, but evolved over time into beautiful works of art, props in traditional dances and even weapons on the battlefield. The fan symbolized respect, well wishes and friendship and was given as gifts for important occasions.

The traditional Japanese Fan Dance consists of one or more dancers with slow movements choreographed to lively music. These dances often tell stories with symbolic meanings conveyed through the various dance steps and poses.

Fan Dance conjures up the bright colors of the kimonos, make up of the geishas, artistic beauty of their calligraphy and the soft petals of cherry blossoms. Growing up in Maryland, it was family tradition to visit the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. every year. I have many wonderful memories of these delicate flowers and their spectacular blooms. I have also visited Japan and am fascinated by their rich culture and history. I found the tea ceremony particularly interesting and love how the Japanese keep old traditions alive in the midst of their highly technological society.

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Seventh Grade Sunburst by Alan Lee Silva: Written in AAB form, Sunburst provides all sections of the string orchestra with lyrical melodies and opportunities to shine. The opening ‘A’ melody at m. 9 is a question and answer between Violin I and Violin II/Viola. The second ‘A’ melody at m. 17 adds Cello as the answering melody to the harmonized Violin and Viola question. The melodies encourage a warm, singing tone. There are build-ups at mm. 25 and 45 that require cohesive ensemble playing at a soft dynamic and tone control throughout the crescendos.

The joyous ‘B’ melody at m. 29 allows Violin I to sing, supported solidly by the other sections of the group. The dynamic shift and slight tempo change at m. 34 is a gentle gesture, setting up the return to the ‘A’ melody at m. 37. A slight ritardando for dramatic purposes at m. 50 prepares the return to a more lush treatment of the ‘B’ melody at m. 55.

The final tag at m. 63, played aggressively and precisely , sets up the final legato ensemble unison line at m. 66.

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About the Music Eighth Grade Forever Joyful by Brian Balmages: The music for Forever Joyful was written during a particularly wonderful stretch of experiences. We had recently adopted a puppy and it was wonderful to see how she changed our family and inspired my children to be more responsible and caring. We got her in the fall, and on beautiful days, I would take her for a walk around the neighborhood. The fresh air was good for both of us and helped inspire me with new ideas when I got back to my studio. Rather than write a programmatic piece, I decided to develop a piece based on the emotion of joy itself. The music is uplifting and lighthearted, yet also includes moments of “intense happiness” and euphoria. Basically, it seeks to explore the various aspects of joy )I think we all agree that there are numerous levels of feeling “joyful”).

Momentum by Robert Longfield: Momentum is an exciting overture for string orchestra. The opening section marked Allegro furioso should be played in a detached, energetic, marcato style. Each section of the orchestra is featured before the momentum begins to slow in measure 50.

The Andante middle section begins with a solo violin playing a lyrical melody over pizzicato strings. The melody is repeated in a new key at measure 69 as the entire orchestra builds to a climax. At measure 82, the tempo quickens gradually until the opening material is reprised and the piece concludes with a rousing coda.

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Upcoming Events Winter Middle School Orchestra Concert February 16, 2022, 7 p.m.

Middle School Auditorium Spring Middle School Orchestra Concert May 11, 2022, 7 p.m.

Middle School Auditorium Music in the Parks, adjudicated contest 8th Grade Orchestra, All-Day Event (7th Grade students by invitation) Saturday, May 21, 2022 Like us on Facebook: SHHS ChOrD (Choir & Orchestra Devotees) Shaker Heights Orchestras: Middle School & Woodbury Middle School Orchestra Website: bit.ly/ShakerMSOrchestra

Acknowledgments Thank you Zoie Durham and Elliot Botnick for your consistent support and daily effort in making our classroom organized and ready for the day.

Middle School administration, faculty & staff, including: Mrs. Michelle Hughes, Principal Mr. Dexter Lindsey & Mr. Thomas Flood, Assistant Principals Mr. Chuck Tisdale, Auditorium Manager ChOrD Volunteers, for their enthusiastic and generous support 9