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Star Spangled Banner

Arranged by George Swietlicki

Celebrating 200 years of our National Anthem.September 14, 2014

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Sakura, Sakura

Arranged by Elliot Del BorgoCherry Blossoms

Traditional Japanese Folk Song

Program NotesSakura Sakura” "Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms"), also known

as "Sakura", is a traditional Japense folk song showing spring, which is the season of cherry blossoms.

By Mr. Gezzi

Advanced Orchestra

Fiddlin’ To Boston

Arranged by Frank J. HalfertyBased on “Goin’ To Boston”

Program NotesFiddling to Boston is an upbeat, and satisfying song composed by Frank J. Halferty. Frank was considered a very soulful man. Frank wanted to write something close to one of his favorite tunes Goin to Boston. The song has a

very bluesy type tune to it that you cannot simply resist. In the song there are hand slaps, stomping and some courageous bowing. The slaps automatically draw your attention to the stage and you cannot look away until the last note

has been played. Everybody finds the song very optimistic and fun. The stomps give it a little extra pizzaz and flaire, as for the bowing, lets just say

that you will believe it when you see it!! This song is the most uprising song I have heard in a while, so I hope you enjoy it like I do!!

By Maranda Murphy

Advanced Orchestra

Liza (Water Come a Me Eye)

Jamaican Folk SongArranged by Steven Burnett

Solo: Genova Mumford

Program NotesThe song "Liza (Water Come A Me Eye)", is about Liza leaving the writer. The writer wants Liza to come back, but she doesn't. Every

time the writer thinks about Liza, water comes to their eye as they cry.By Maggie Schleppy

Concert Choir/Day Dreamers

Danny Boy

Irish AirArranged by Ruth Elaine Schram

Program NotesDanny Boy (Londonderry Air) is a well known love song. It is

about the ending of summer and the end of love. Your best friend the one you love has to leave and you are heartbroken. You beg them to come back the next summer or during winter, you will

remain true in the light of summer or in the darks of winter. Your love will be constant through the seasons, no matter whether the

love returns or remains away from you.By Madison Paxton

Concert Choir/Day Dreamers

Frim Fram SauceArranged by Greg Gilpin

Program Notes“The Frim Fram Sauce” written by Redd Evans with Music by Joe Ricardel and arranged by Greg Gilpin. This song is about a guy

that is hungry for something that doesn’t exist. Frim Fram sauce is a made up sauce that this person wrote a song about. In this song

Chafafa is a kind of side that goes with Frim Fram sauce and aussenfay. As you will hear from the song this gentleman is at a restaurant and is trying to order a meal of Frim Fram sauce and

aussenfay with Chafafa on the side. In the end the man leaves and asks politely for a bill for the water. Enjoy.

By Kaitlyn Smith

Concert Choir/Day Dreamers

London Town

By Gay Holmes Spears

Program NotesIn this piece of English folk songs takes place in London from long

ago. Spears dedicated it to her daughter, Katy. "Oranges and Lemons“, "The Muffin Man“, "London Bridge" is foreshadowing. Percussion takes over "Westminster Chimes" melody while "The

Muffin Man" is played promptly in the background. While the bass continue playing "The Muffin Man", trumpet, alto sax, and bells

play "London Bridge." Then all at once as the piece ends.By Elly Souders

Symphonic Band

Canto

By W. Francis McBeth

Program NotesThe composer Dr. W. Francis Mcbeth was born in Lubbock, Texas

1933 is teaching music in Ouachita University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was appointed Composer Laureate of Arkansas by

its governor Bob C. Riley in 1975. This particular piece, Canto, was commissioned by the All-japan Band Association for their national high school band contest. Wooden blocks played by percussionists is a big part of this piece. The piece also utilizes the timpani in two

ways, the usual method of playing and tapping the shell of the timpani (alternate – the snare drum).

By Levi Jones

Symphonic Band

A Trumpeter’s Lullaby

By Leroy Anderson

Mr. Gezzi – TrumpetBobby Brannock – Piano

Program NotesA Trumpeter’s Lullaby was written in 1949 by American

Composer Leroy Anderson. It was premiered in May 9, 1950 by the Boston Pops Orchestra and then recorded in June 18, 1950. This piece was written for Trumpet Soloist Roger Voisin with a Lullaby

background played by the Orchestra.By Mr. Gezzi

Trumpet Solo

ChezaString Quartet

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