May 15, 2019
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Alex Zhang Mentored by Josh Gilbert Flute - Marilyn Swinger Clarinet - Nathan Ramesh Oboe - Abigail Sullivan Alto Saxophone - Punya Gupta Bassoon - Chris Lee "The first movement is in the style of Bach's chorales, with its flowing lines and homogenous texture. The movie Ray, with Jamie Foxx playing Ray Charles, was the basis for this movement. 6/21/2018 is the last day of school, has a carefree, light, and dreamy mood, along with some moments of brightness and triumph. And the third movement, Thank You Sugar, is about the cookies, candy, and cake that you give and get during the holidays. It was inspired by the music of Rebecca Sugar's cartoon, Steven Universe. This movement is in rondo form: listen for repetitions of the opening theme." |
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Candlesong
Nico Daglio Fine Mentored by Matthew Schwartz "Many things inspire me to write. To name a few; Maria Schneider's incredible sonorities, Kenny Wheeler's harmonic language, and Bob Brookmeyer's approach to orchestration. "Candlesong" has lots of these compositional inspirations—perhaps the most tangible influence being the beautiful phrasing of Iosif Andiasov's "Musical Sketch (Op. 4)". Additionally, personal experiences dictated the writing of the piece. Life’s recent flickerings—lost lives, lost connections, and lost chances—are reflected in both the song’s title and its various themes." |
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Fugue Quartet
Alec Shu Mentored by Randy Hiller Violin - Kim Suwon Violin - Rachel Man Cello - Danny Heo Cello - Yul Kim "This quartet has three movements. The first movement is a stretto fugue. The second movement utilizes a highly chromatic subject and counter subject, which together use all 12 notes of the chromatic scale. The third movement utilizes multiple subjects simultaneously." |
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Sea Reflection
Rachel Man Mentored by Spencer Gurley-Green "Influenced by indie artists, “Sea Reflection” utilizes the nuances and technicality of chiptune and synths to create an atmosphere of unfamiliar exploration across the ocean. The composition features rising countermelodies and interwoven rhythms along with a solid beat." |
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Destined Lightning
Hannah Ryu Mentored by Lyle Davidson ""Destined Lightning" is a piece that not only expresses the dramatic flash of lightning but also the symbolic effect of lightning. Though there are moments in life when it feels as though time goes by too slowly, the duration of any life is a mere sliver of the history of time. Like lightning, life comes and goes, urges dynamic activity, and even seems frightening sometimes. However, the moment when lightning flashes, it opens up a small hole in the sky and shines a bright light on everything below it. Like lightning, life is a bright spark––unique, powerful, and influential, yet unexpected and unpredictable. But it is my destiny and the destiny of others that allows us to live and meet each other at a certain time and place to create communities and families. With chromatic and melodic passages, "Destined Lightning" expresses the dramatic effects of lightning and contemplates the meaning of life through suspenseful rhythms and warm harmonies." |
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May 18, 2019 -- Fundraising Concert
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Alex Zhang |
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Get Over It
Nico Daglio Fine Mentored by Mathew Shwartz Alto - Andrew Rojnuckarin Piano - Nico Daglio Fine Bass - Hyunwoo Shin "Inspired by the great guitarist Egberto Gismonti, Get Over It is based on a winding melody that floats over a repeated piano figure. The rhythmic freedom of the melody creates a tension against the strict tempo of the arpeggios, adding to the mood of darkness and unrest. This song will be performed in its trio form" |
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Fugue Quartet
Alec Zhu |
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Sea Reflection
Rachel Man |
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Destined Lightning
Hannah Ryu |
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Freudian Slip
Josh Gilbert Saxophones - Hersh Gupta, Kevin Cho, Andrew Rojnuckarin Piano - Jason Vogel Bass - Spencer Gurley-Green Drums - Nico Daglio Fine "I took a seminar on the works of Freud my last year at New England Conservatory, when I composed this tune. When I first performed this piece, at my Senior Recital, I announced that it was “dedicated to my mother,” and gave my seminar teacher a wink." |
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