Hawaii Music Friends Summer Fellowship 2022

Hawaii Music Friends Summer Fellowship 2022 Aloha nui loa! We are the Hawai'i Music Friends Summer Fellowship (HMFSF). Tune in on August 7th at 5PM online or live! https://youtu.be/xFktTNR1eQI

On Sunday, August 7th we will feature wonderful musicians performing solos and chamber music.

Our final performer of the night is Daeniel "Tobi" Tiamzon!Daeniel “Tobi” Tiamzon received his Bachelor of Music in clar...
08/07/2022

Our final performer of the night is Daeniel "Tobi" Tiamzon!

Daeniel “Tobi” Tiamzon received his Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance from UH Manoa. He participated in the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble, and Woodwind Quintet. He also attended graduate school at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is currently a member of the 111th Army Band and a part time member of the Royal Hawaiian Band.

Michele Mangani’s arrangement on two of George Gerswhin’s famous tunes, “Rhapsody in Blue” & “An American Paris.”

Please look forward to all of these talented musicians tomorrow via livestream link in bio or in person! We're thrilled to see you there!

Our second to last performers are the Mononoke Boiz!The “Mononoke Boiz'' are six low brass musicians with chamber music ...
08/07/2022

Our second to last performers are the Mononoke Boiz!
The “Mononoke Boiz'' are six low brass musicians with chamber music experience. Ashanna Guyton on Bass Trombone (Kapolei HS 2017, LCC 2022; pursuing a bachelor’s in Bass Bone Performance), Emmanuel Hobro on Trombone (Leilehua HS 2015, UHM 2022; BEd in Music Ed and student teaching this semester), Joseph Nakamoto on Trombone (McKinley HS 2017, UHM 2021; McKinley HS Bands and Orchestra director), Mosiah Olivas on Trombone (Leilehua HS 2022, incoming BYUH freshie in music) Steven Richter on Tuba (Pearl City HS 2010, UHWO 2016; Pearl City HS Brass Tech), and Anthony Tran on Trombone (Roosevelt HS 2022, incoming UHM freshie in music). Emmanuel, Joseph, and Anthony have all been part of the UHM scholarship brass quintet.

These folks are pleased to play an arrangement of Joe Hisaishi’s “Princess Mononoke” medley by Tevin Takata. Tevin is a Castle HS graduate pursuing his bachelor’s in Computer Science. We hope you enjoy these beautiful, soaring melodies as much as we have!

The Five Eighth Notes: The Five Eighth Notes is an O'ahu based wind quintet who met under the UH Bands Chamber Groups sc...
08/06/2022

The Five Eighth Notes:
The Five Eighth Notes is an O'ahu based wind quintet who met under the UH Bands Chamber Groups scholarship. The members are: Ellie Rose - flute, Erin Matsush*ta - oboe, Michael Han - clarinet, Ethan Stanfield - horn, and Jake Yoshimura - bassoon. The group has served the local community through performances at various schools, recitals, and venues around Waikiki. They will be performing selections from Bizet's opera, Carmen. The movements provide melodic features for each instrument, which the group has used in their educational outreach. They hope to continue playing as a group beyond their time at UH!

And to round off today, we introduce you to saxophonist Kouhei Takakura!As a prominent performer and educator, Kouhei Ta...
08/06/2022

And to round off today, we introduce you to saxophonist Kouhei Takakura!

As a prominent performer and educator, Kouhei Takakura is an active saxophonist in Japan and Hawaii. He studied in Ueno Gakuen University, he enlisted in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Band and performed more than one hundred times in a year. He is studying at the University of Hawaii at Manoa pursuing a Master degree in Saxophone performance with maestro Todd Yukumoto. His former teachers are Norikazu Nagasawa, Takamasa Matsubara, and Shin'ichiro Hikosaka.

We would like to introduce you to the “Mendelssohn Duo” of Daeniel “Tobi” Tiamzon & Alice Yeji Choi! They will be accomp...
08/06/2022

We would like to introduce you to the “Mendelssohn Duo” of Daeniel “Tobi” Tiamzon & Alice Yeji Choi! They will be accompanied by pianist, Samuel Chen!

Daeniel “Tobi” Tiamzon received his Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance from UH Manoa. He participated in the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble, and Woodwind Quintet. He also attended graduate school at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is currently a member of the 111th Army Band and a part time member of the Royal Hawaiian Band.

“My name is Alice Yeji Choi. I was accepted as 1st in my year and graduated from the German school of music of Kangnam University with a clarinet major. My plans are to graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Masters of Music in Instrumental Performance and continue to work in Hawaii Musical Performances. I am also currently a member of Haneum ensemble and Desto ensemble in Korea.”

This piece (Concertpiece No. 1) was written for Heinrich and Carl Baermann by Felix Mendelssohn. There is an alternative title for this piece which is, “grand duet for sweet yeast dumpling and cream puff, clarinet and basset-horn.”

Today’s post is dedicated to our amazing accompanists! We would like you to meet the three pianists who will be accompan...
08/05/2022

Today’s post is dedicated to our amazing accompanists! We would like you to meet the three pianists who will be accompanying our performers this Sunday! Samuel Chen, Erna Hobro, & Megumi Pulido!

Samuel Chen serves as lecturer at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he will conduct the University of Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra (UHSO) for the Fall semester. Samuel most recently graduated with a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where he served as a graduate assistant, assistant conductor of the UHSO, and collaborative pianist for the UH Choirs. Samuel studied with Michael Jinbo at the Monteux School and Music Festival as a conductor, pianist, and violinist performing chamber and orchestral works. He also conducted in Memphis, Tennessee with Sinfonietta Memphis as a guest conductor and conducting fellow. Samuel has participated in conducting masterclasses with Christoph Rehli, Dr. David Jacobs, Dr. Yorgos Kouritas, Dr. Jason Tramm, Allan McMurray, Dr. Mathias Elmer, and Dr. Kevin Sütterlin. Samuel thanks his teachers Dr. Thomas Yee and Joseph Stepec for their wisdom, support, and guidance.

Erna Hobro is a special education teacher at Mililani Middle school with a Bachelor in piano performance from Silliman University, and took graduate courses in Music Education at the University of the Philippines. She performed at the Embassy of the Philippines, Washington DC concert organized by the renowned Philippine Kundiman composer, Angel Peña. Erna also served as the Music Director at the US Army Garrison, Schofield Barracks from 2007-2018. Currently, she is the music coordinator at Trinity Lutheran Church Wahiawa and St. John Mililani.

Megumi Kurachi Pulido is a composer and pianist. She received her Master in piano performance in 2005 and studied with Dr. Morgan and Dr. Yee at the University of Hawaii. She also received her Doctorate in Music Composition in 2016 and studied with Dr.Yasui, Dr.Kudo, Dr.Womack, Dr. Osborne, Dr. Myers, and Prof. Appleton. Megumi has been playing the piano from age 3.

We would also like to introduce you to the “Fake Piano Trio” of Emmanuel Hobro, Erna Hobro, and Nicole Yuzon!Fake Piano ...
08/04/2022

We would also like to introduce you to the “Fake Piano Trio” of Emmanuel Hobro, Erna Hobro, and Nicole Yuzon!

Fake Piano Trio is composed of three Filipino-American folk: Emmanuel Hobro (UHM music ed senior) on trombone, Erna Hobro (Mililani Middle SPED Teacher) on piano, and Nicole Yuzon (UHM Alum) on violin. Typically, piano trios are composed of violin, cello, and piano, but with the brassy inclusion of a trombone, this ensemble’s name is based on how they bamboozle everyone via instrumentation.

The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas, also known as the Estaciones Porteñas or The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, are a set of four tango compositions written by Ástor Piazzolla, which were originally conceived and treated as different compositions rather than one suite, although Piazzolla performed them together from time to time. The pieces were scored for his quintet of violin (viola), piano, electric guitar, double bass and bandoneón. By giving the adjective porteño, referring to those born in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital city, Piazzolla gives an impression of the four seasons in Buenos Aires. The order of performance Piazzolla gave to his "Estaciones Porteñas" is: Otoño (Autumn), Invierno (Winter), Primavera (Spring), Verano (Summer). It was different from Vivaldi's order. Today, the “second movement” Invierno Porteño (Winter) will be played.

Today, we would like to introduce you to violin/viola duet Mackenzie Kwong and Sienna Sonoda!Mackenzie Kwong is a fourth...
08/04/2022

Today, we would like to introduce you to violin/viola duet Mackenzie Kwong and Sienna Sonoda!

Mackenzie Kwong is a fourth year music education major at UH Manoa. He graduated from McKinley High School in 2019 where he was the concert master of the McKinley High School orchestra. He currently plays in the UH Symphony Orchestra, the UH chamber ensemble, and the UH contemporary ensemble. With his passion for teaching, Mackenzie is a violin sectional instructor and he also teaches violin privately. Outside of music, Mackenzie enjoys cooking, collecting sneakers, and the Seattle Seahawks. “Thank you for coming, I hope you enjoy the concert!”

Sienna Sonoda is a Violist majoring in Music Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa going into her senior year. She graduated from Moanalua High School in 2019 and was a member of the symphony orchestra and a saxophonist in the marching band for 4 years. Sienna recently came back from fellowship with the Next Festival for Emerging Artists in New York. “Thank you for coming out and enjoy the music!”

“We will be performing movements 1 & 8 of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 15 Inventions. Bach’s 15 inventions was originally composed as an educational work for solo piano. However, it has been arranged for violin/viola duet. We hope you enjoy!”

Now let’s meet Melissa Mamuad!“Hello I’m an incoming freshman and I love Korean bbq from Sikdorak 🙂 This piece (Rochut N...
08/03/2022

Now let’s meet Melissa Mamuad!
“Hello I’m an incoming freshman and I love Korean bbq from Sikdorak 🙂 This piece (Rochut No. 3) is from the infamous Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Selected from Vocalises of Marco Bordogni”

We have 2 more fantastic musicians to introduce you to today! Let’s meet Kayla Uchida!Kayla Uchida is an incoming gradua...
08/03/2022

We have 2 more fantastic musicians to introduce you to today! Let’s meet Kayla Uchida!

Kayla Uchida is an incoming graduate student at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, as a Master of Music - Violin Performance candidate. She maintains a private studio, with 28 students ages 4-18. In addition, she serves as an assistant instructor at ‘Iolani School, and works with 4th-6th graders in the Beginning Orchestra class.

Introduction and Tarantella, is a Romantic virtuosic showpiece by Spanish composer Pablo de Sarasate. The piece begins with a slow and winding folk tune, that almost trips over itself as it tumbles into the Tarantella. The word Tarantella is derived from a spirited Italian dance meant “to cure the bite of a Tarantula,” however, the meaning has transformed into a “piece of high level, offering a technical challenge to the performer.”

The next talented musician we would like you to meet is Nicole Yuzon!“Alohaaaa, my name is Nicole! I play the violin (an...
08/02/2022

The next talented musician we would like you to meet is Nicole Yuzon!

“Alohaaaa, my name is Nicole! I play the violin (and bass clarinet) for fun. 🙂

While in high school, a few groups I performed with are the Maui Pops Orchestra, Maui Chamber Orchestra, and the Maui High School Marching Band and Colorguard. In 2021, I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Music as a Summa Cum Laude at UH Manoa. Today, I work as a behavioral science research assistant in the department of Tropical Medicine at John A. Burns School of Medicine. Our research team focuses on increasing COVID-19 testing uptake among underserved populations in Hawai'i and Guam.

I hope you enjoy my performance of Wagner's Romance from Albumblatt. 🙂”

We are so excited to introduce you to more talented musicians today. First is Shandee Teruya!Born and raised in Honolulu...
08/02/2022

We are so excited to introduce you to more talented musicians today. First is Shandee Teruya!

Born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, Shandee is an internationally recognized pianist and one of today’s most engaging young musicians. Shandee has had two performances at Carnegie Hall in 2012 and 2022. Shandee has won numerous awards including the Aloha International Piano Competition, Morning Music Club Scholarship Competition, Hawaii Music Teacher’s Association Competition, Kamuela Concerto Competition, Hawaii Mozart, American Fine Arts Concerto Competition, American Fine Arts Russian Competition, Osaka International Music Competition, and Music Teacher’s National Association Competition. In 2013, she traveled to Washington D.C. to compete as a finalist in the World’s Pianist Invitational, winning second alternate. In 2017, she was a semi-finalist in the Spotlight Competition. Recent awards include 2021 MTNA State Competition Winner, Osaka International Music Competition Hawaii Regional First Prize Winner, Charleston International Music Competition First Prize Winner, and Golden Classical Music Awards First Prize Winner. Shandee has previously studied at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, and studied at the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with teacher Mr. Daniel Epstein. Shandee is currently a Master’s student in Piano Performance, studying under Dr. Thomas Yee.

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