Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the land on which we sit and occupy at the University of Portland. "The Portland Metro area rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River creating communities and summer encampments to harvest and use the plentiful natural resources of the area" (PILR, 2018). We take this opportunity to thank the original caretakers of this land.
Saxophone Quartet
To be selected from:
24 Chorales
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Josiah Evans, Milan Hague, Daniel Leon, and Dietrich Vu
I've Got a Crush on You
George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Ira Gershwin (1896-1983)
arr. Kenneth Abeling
Tico-Tico no Fubá Zequinha De Abreu (1880-1935)
arr. Thomas H. Graf
Percussion Ensemble
Guac Is Extra (2017)
John Herndon (b. 1985)
Paloma Wilson, Robert Yorobe, Nicolette Young, Trinity Young
El Paso Waltz (2009)
Brian Slawson (b. 1956)
Andy Cameron-Link, Megan Eckels, Yudai Endo, Kevin Liu
Dance Macabre (1874/2013)
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
arr. Brian Slawson
Poem (1967)
Walter Hartley (1927-2016)
Daniel Leon, tenor saxophone
Susan McDaniel, piano
Wind Symphony
ConnectUS (2024)
Carol Brittin Chambers (b. 1970)
Angel of the Battlefield (2023)
Masanori Taruya (b. 1978)
From Glen to Glen (2022)
Robert Sheldon (b. 1954)
Consortium Premiere
Perthshire Majesty (2004)
Samuel Hazo (b. 1966)
Kevin Liu, conductor
A Hymn for Peace (2018)
Kevin Day (b. 1996)
Adventure Tale of Neverland (2015)
Daisuke Shimizu (b. 1980)
Wind Symphony Personnel
* denotes principal
Flute
Megan Eckels
*Emma Jeppesen
Emma Kirwan
An Nguyen
Sophia Nguyen
Tyler Walker
Clarinet
Evan Berger
Landon Oshiro
*Korayama Romero Polanco
Jess Thompson
Alto Saxophone
*Milan Hague
Aysa Jones
Alejandro Santana
Tenor Saxophone
Josiah Evans
*Daniel Leon
Baritone Saxophone
Emily Voiculescu
Trumpet
Rem Jaquez Quinonez
Kevin Liu
Katelynn Luu
*Mekhi Morlin
Braulio Ramirez
Luke Smith
French Horn
Sandra Chu
*Megan Ou
Trombone
*V Godoy
Nick Kaneshiro
EJ von Jess
Hometown (High School)
Oak Grove, MO (Oak Grove)
Scappoose, OR (Scappoose)
Sacramento, CA (Bella Vista)
Portland, OR (Parkrose)
Portland, OR (Parkrose)
Hockinson, WA (Hockinson)
Belmont, CA (Carlmont)
Honolulu, HI (Mid Pacific Inst.)
Salem, OR (McKay)
Santa Barbara, CA (San Marcos)
Ashland, OR (Ashland)
Oahu, HI (Kailua)
Vancouver, WA (Skyview)
Beaverton, OR (Aloha)
Vancouver, WA (Prairie)
Camas, WA (Camas)
Socorro, NM (Socorro)
San Ramon, CA (Dougherty)
Pleasant Hill, CA (Carondelet)
Winlock, WA (Winlock)
Molalla, OR (Molalla)
Redmond, OR (Ridgeview)
Walnut, CA (Walnut)
San Jose, CA (Evergreen Valley)
Hillsboro, OR (Century) Honolulu, HI (Punahou)
Kent, WA (Kentridge)
Major(s)
Nursing
Computer Science
Biology/Pre-Health
Electrical Engineering
Biology
Secondary Education
Cell, Molecular, and Biological Sci.
Biology
Nursing
Undelcared
Biochemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing
Nursing
Business
Biology Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Euphonium
*Yudai Endo
Frankie Sather
Ash Webber
Tuba
Andrew Cameron-Link
String Bass
Zoe Burgis
Percussion
Jacob Nguyen
Paloma Wilson
Robert Yorobe
Nicolette Young
*Trinity Young
Honolulu, HI (Mid-Pacific Institute)
Kirkland, WA (Juanita)
Gresham, OR (Sam Barlow)
Astoria, OR (Astoria)
Cheney, WA (Gonzaga Prep)
Tigard, OR (Tualatin)
Lafayette, CO (Centaurus)
Ketchikan, AK (Ketchikan)
Auburn, WA (Auburn Mountainview)
Auburn, WA (Auburn Mountainview)
Music
Nursing
Social Work
Music
Civil Engineering
Biology
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Nursing
Selected Program Notes
Angel of the Battlefield
Writes Masanori Taruya:
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross and a pioneer nurse. Her dedication to the victims of war and natural disasters continued after the Civil War ended in 1865. I considered her life and composed the song as if it were film music.
At the beginning of the piece, woodwinds play Clara's theme, expressing her tenderness and warm heartedness. Eventually, the tempo increases, reflecting war, and Clara's theme appears showing her struggles. The tempo slows again to consider Clara's dreams and hopes, and the ternary measures express “moving forward” and greater intensity as the thoughts overflow from within Clara, one after another. In the latter half of the piece, the percussion doubles the rhythm while the winds play Clara's theme again, speaking poignantly to us as the conclusion approaches.
From Glen to Glen
Writes Robert Sheldon:
Inspired by the music of Scotland, this piece is dedicated to the memory of Ian Izzett, son of Klamath Falls Community Band conductor Rob Izzett, who passed away suddenly at the age of 34 on December 2, 2018. Ian left behind a wife, two young children, parents, siblings, cousins, coworkers, and many friends.
The music attempts to capture the spirit of this young man and his playful approach to life. Due to his Scottish heritage, Ian lived all things Scottish, playing tuba and guitar, and all things Christmas. Ian was known to start decorating for Christmas, complete with the playing of Christmas Carols, about one minute after midnight following Thanksgiving Day. This piece opens in the style of a strathspey (a Scottish dance), written in bold and majestic manner, emphasizing the downbeat Scotch "snap" that gives this style of music its characteristic groove. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol, Christ Child's Lullaby set in a soothing 6/8 meter. A brief percussion interlude gives a nod to music of the traditional Scottish military "tattoo," which leads to a cut time "reel" that brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. Given Ian's love for playing his instrument, the music presents several opportunities for the tuba to shine, allowing Ian's voice to continue to be heard.
Poem
Writes famed saxophonist Fred Hemke: One of the most prodigious and prolific of American composers for the saxophone, Walter Hartley always has been able to combine his strongly lyrical writing style with the impact of the contemporary idiom. Poem embodies these two characteristics. His idiomatic and lyrical writing for the tenor saxophone informs the listener that this composer knows the instrument very well and enjoys writing music for it. It has been a great joy to have such a talented and committed a composer, as Walter Hartley, share his love of writing music for saxophone performers.
A Hymn for Peace
Writes Kevin Day:
A Hymn for Peace was composed in 2017 and based on my piano composition Breathe. I wrote the composition during a very difficult period in my life. I was battling severe mental health issues, was struggling in university, and at that time my life seemed like it had no direction and I was losing myself. However, two individuals who were there to give me hope were Debbie and Mark Alenius. Through many different instances they helped me gain a sense of belonging and hope, and truly have been a blessing to me. This is why I have chosen to dedicate the piece to them.
A Hymn for Peace is literally what the title portrays. For anyone going through a difficult time, I hope that this work gives you the strength to continue and ultimately give you peace. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Adventure Tale of Neverland
Writes Daisuke Shimizu:
Commissioned by the Rave Group Int'l and Hong Kong Band Directors Association for the 7th Winter Band Festival 2015, this piece was completed in August of the same year. Ten years before I wrote Adventure Tale of Professor Alex setting the exploits of this imaginary character to music. From the same series now comes Adventure Tale of Neverland depicting fantasy adventures of the famed Peter Pan. The piece begins quietly with the sound of the Great Bell of Big Ben, after which the main theme is introduced. Please enjoy imagining Peter Pan's adventures to produce a spectacular musical voyage.
Don Norton is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Portland. As a saxophonist and woodwind artist, he has performed throughout the United States and abroad in a variety of styles that include jazz, classical, world music, and musical theater. He also serves as a clinician with the Vandoren Artist-Clinician Program and has presented at conferences of the Jazz Education Network, the North American Saxophone Alliance, and the Oregon Music Education Association. He holds degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, the New England Conservatory of Music, and Northern Illinois University.
Peary Webster holds a Master of Music in Conducting from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Portland. She has spent the past several years serving as conductor of various chamber ensembles at UP, including the Chamber Players, Brass Quintet, and Percussion Ensemble.
Dr. Patrick Murphy is Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Portland. He has presented sessions at regional, national, and international conferences in both the United States and Europe. His recent research includes Soviet military band music, and Boy Scout music in the Japanese American incarceration camps of World War II. Dr. Murphy’s degrees include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Music Education from the University of Minnesota, and a B.M. in Music Education from Washington State University. Locally, he is conductor of the Southwest Washington Wind Symphony and the Portland Community Wind Band, in addition to being an active adjudicator and clinician.
Kevin Liu is a senior Nursing major with a minor in Music, and is from San Ramon, CA. He has been a part of the Music Program since freshman year, performing with the Wind Symphony, Pep Band, and Jazz Band.
Daniel Leon is a third-year music major and is from Vancouver, Washington. In the past, he has studied with Brian Myers. With Myers’s mentorship, Daniel has had the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Vanport Jazz Band. Currently, he studies jazz and classical saxophone with Don Norton. He is also a member of UP’s jazz ensemble and saxophone quartet.
Susan McDaniel, M.M. has appeared widely as a solo and collaborative pianist, including regional and national concert tours as well as recitals in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. After receiving a master’s degree in vocal accompanying from the Manhattan School of Music, she performed as a young artist with San Diego Opera and then worked as a member of the music staff at Seattle Opera and Utah Festival Opera. Since returning to her home state of Oregon, Susan has maintained an active performing career in vocal and instrumental chamber music, appearing with prominent artists including the operatic baritone Alessandro Corbelli and violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. She was also the resident pianist of All Classical Portland’s live-performance radio show, Thursdays at Three, and has accompanied numerous productions at Portland Opera. Susan has been a frequent faculty artist in the Vocal Arts program at the Atlantic Music Festival and is faculty coach at the Music in the Marche opera and chamber music training program in Mondavio, Italy. In 2018, she was appointed Lecturer of Music in collaborative piano at the University of Portland.
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