Resonant Horizon

04/14/2025

Here's a photo taken after the concert. Thanks to our incredible musicians for putting on truly memorable concert. And thank you to everyone who came out to hear them--you're the reason why we do this!

If you came and enjoyed it, be sure to tell your friends what a great time you had! ;)

Stay tuned for information about our next concert!

Until then, stay safe--and keep a song in your heart! 💖🎶

04/06/2025

Just one more week until the concert. We are so excited to see you at the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen on Sunday, April 13th at 2 pm!

03/15/2025

🎶 The first batch of music has arrived! 🎶 Time to get these notes into the hands of our talented musicians! From Studio Ghibli to Civilization VI, these pages hold the magic that will bring Flight of Imagination to life. ✨

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes moments as we prepare for an unforgettable concert! 🎼✨

03/01/2025

Why is Joe Hisaishi's music so perfect for the Studio Ghibli films? Nahre Sol spends some time exploring this question. Why do you think the music is so good?

Come here music from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind with all the colors of a wind orcehstra live on April 13th at 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen!

A deep dive into the music of Studio Ghibli (Joe Hisaishi)! What makes this music so nostalgic, memorable, and moving??Filmed and Produced by Nahre SolEdited...

02/28/2025

🎶 Meet Our Pianist: Jan Christine Pacis-Rama 🎶

So excited to have Resonant Horizon's long-time collaborator join us for this concert! She has played on multiple recitals, including an anime and video game recital at Anime Fiesta this past fall. Come hear her beautiful playing during our upcoming concert, Flight of Imagination, which features a wind orchestra and piano!

About her:
Jan is a pianist, educator, and accompanist based in South Texas, currently serving as a full-time piano accompanist at McAllen Memorial High School and Cathey Middle School, as well as an adjunct music instructor at Texas Southmost College. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor's in Piano Performance from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.

An active performer, Jan has played in numerous solo and chamber concerts across the Philippines and the U.S., including performances with the Valley Symphony Orchestra, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of Rio Grande Valley. Her recent projects include a solo piano recital, The Sounds of Anime, at Anime Fiesta 2024. As a dedicated pedagogue, she has presented research on teaching musical expression and earned recognition in various piano competitions, including the NAMCYA and the Mozart-Haydn Sonata Competition.

📅 Sunday, April 13th @ 2 pm
📍 First Presbyterian Church (McAllen)

🎟️ Secure your seats and be part of this extraordinary experience by visiting resonanthorizon.com

02/22/2025

Will this be you at our upcoming concert listening to music from Spirited Away, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and My Neighbor Totoro? Reserve your tickets now!

📅 Sunday April 13th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 First Presbyterian Church of McAllen
🎟 ResonantHorizon.com

02/21/2025

🌿✨ Flight of Imagination: Let's Get Spirited Away Through Music✨🌿

Step into a world of mystery, magic, and breathtaking adventure as we bring the enchanting music of Spirited Away to life in a spectacular wind orchestra performance! 🎶🚂 Let the soaring melodies transport you through lush landscapes, spirit-filled bathhouses, and heartwarming moments from one of the most beloved animated films of all time.

📅 Sunday, April 13th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 First Presbyterian Church of McAllen
🎟 Reserve your spot at ResonantHorizon.com

🎭 Did you know? Spirited Away is the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, making history as the first non-English, hand-drawn film to win!

✨ Let your imagination take flight! Tag a fellow Ghibli fan, share your favorite moment from the film in the comments, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and magic.

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02/20/2025

🎶 From Mozart to Final Fantasy: Our Founder's Journey

From Robert Heath:

One of my earliest memories is my aunt giving me a Walkman (yes, with cassette tapes!) loaded with Mozart. I was hooked. But it wasn’t just classical music that shaped me—video game soundtracks did, too.

The music in early Nintendo games was fun, but when I first played Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Chrono Cross, something clicked. Final Fantasy VIII’s opening sequence—epic, cinematic, emotional—made me realize music wasn’t just background noise. It could tell stories, create entire worlds, and stir the soul.

Since then, music has taken me farther than I ever imagined as a kid in rural West Virginia. I’ve played across Southeast Asia and Australia with the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet Band, toured my home state with the 249th Army Band, and built ensembles from the ground up. Even though I left the Navy in 2015, I still live a traveler’s life, putting on concerts from South Texas to West Virginia to Salt Lake City.

At the heart of it all, my mission is simple: to create performances that make people feel something—joy, sorrow, nostalgia, wonder. Leonard Bernstein said the musician’s response to violence is to make music “more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” I carry that with me every day.

Our upcoming concert features the music from Studio Ghibli films and video games. It's a concert I've always wanted to do because it takes me back to when those video game soundtracks brought those decidedly non-lifelike graphics to life. I can't wait to share this music with you!

02/18/2025

✨🎶 Flight of Imagination: The Music of Studio Ghibli and Video Games 🎶✨

Step into the world of wonder, spirits, and adventure as we bring Joe Hisaishi’s breathtaking score from Spirited Away to life! 🌿🚂 This unforgettable concert band performance will transport you to the mystical bathhouse, the sweeping landscapes, and the heartwarming moments of one of Studio Ghibli’s most celebrated films.

📅 Sunday, April 13th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Fist Presbyterian Church of McAllen
🎟 Visit ResonantHorizon.com to reserve your spot. Limited seating available.

🎭 Did you know? Spirited Away is the most successful Japanese film of all time and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003—making it the first (and only!) hand-drawn, non-English film to win the category!

✨ Let the music carry you away! Share this post, tag a fellow Ghibli fan, and join us for a magical afternoon of sound and storytelling.

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