F. Program Notes
F. Program Notes
F. Program Notes
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Silliman University College of Performing and Visual Arts
Present
ABIDE WITH ME
Junior Recital in MM Instrumental Conducting
Cherielynn N. Opulentisima
Student Conductor
Abide With Me
William Henry Monk
Arranged by John Law
Medley of Songs
Ernani Cuenco
Part 2
76 Trombones
Meredith Willson
Mamma Mia
B. Andersson, S. Andersson And B. Ulvaeus
Arranged by Roy Philippe
Roy Phillippe, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, received his Bachelor of Music degree
Medley of Songs from Kent State University. Privately, he studied composition, arranging, and
orchestration with Phil Rizzo, author and director of theory for the Stan Kenton Jazz
Medley of Songs composed by Ernani J. Cuenco, is a musical composition arranged
Orchestra in Residence program. Shortly after graduation, Roy moved to Los
for band. It is made up of his major work of songs and ballads which includes
Angeles where he has been working as an arranger for film, television, concerts,
“Gaano kita ka mahal” and “Bato sa Buhangin”. It is said that ‘Gaano Ko Ikaw
recordings, and publication. Roy’s many print arrangements and compositions
Kamahal’ was written for his wife Madalena “Nena” Marcial. “Bato sa Buhangin”
published for jazz ensembles, orchestras, and concert bands are performed by student
is a simple song consisting of the traditional verse, chorus, and coda. The title
and professional musicians throughout the world.
appears at the end, rather than at the beginning, of each section. The themes of the
songs are essentially heartbreak, marriage, death, and endless love.
Ernani J. Cuenco is a seasoned musician born on May 10, 1936 in Malolos, Music from “The Incredibles”
Bulacan. A composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher, he wrote an
outstanding and memorable body of work that resonates with the Filipino sense of The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film produced by
musicality and which embody an ingenious voice that raises the aesthetic dimensions Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Music from The
of contemporary Filipino music. He completed a music degree in piano and cello Incredibles, arranged by Jay Bocook follows the story of an "incredible" family of
from the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught for decades until his death crime fighters along with their flashy music written in the campy style of a mid-
in 1988. His songs and ballads include “Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis,” and “Diligin Mo 1960s spy thriller. The work includes the themes The Incredits and The Glory Days.
ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa,” “Pilipinas,” “Inang Bayan,” “Isang Dalangin,”
“Kalesa,” “Bato sa Buhangin” and “Gaano Kita Kamahal.” The latter song shows Michael Giacchino is an American composer of music for films, television, and
how Cuenco has enriched the Filipino love ballad by adding the elements of video games. He has also served as a director for film and television. He has received
kundiman to it. many awards, including an Oscar, an Emmy, and three Grammys. Giacchino's film
scores include several films from the Mission: Impossible, Jurassic World, Marvel
Cinematic Universe, and Star Trek reboot series; seven Pixar Animation Studios
films, including The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up; also other movies including
The Magic of Mozart Super 8, Speed Racer, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Zootopia, Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story, War for the Planet of the Apes, Bad Times at the El Royale, Spider-
The Magic of Mozart is arranged by Ed Huckeby for a concert band. This
Man: No Way Home, The Batman; and the upcoming films Jurassic World
arrangement is comprised of famous Mozart hits, including excerpts from The Magic
Dominion and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Flute; Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Horn Concerto #1; The Marriage of Figaro; Voi, Che
Sapete, and Symphony #40 in G Minor. Jay Bocook is a professional composer and arranger, and also the Director of
Athletic Bands at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Mr. Bocook
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer and a child musical
began his composing and arranging career in graduate school.
prodigy. By age seventeen, Mozart was working professionally as a court musician
in Salzburg. Eventually, he settled in Vienna, where he continued as a freelance
composer and performer. In his lifetime, Mozart composed over six hundred works
and some of his most famous operas include Don Giovanni (1787), The Marriage of
Figaro (1786), and The Magic Flute (1791).
John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (1902 –1984) was an American flutist,
composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and author. He is
military marches. Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for 1957 hit Broadway musical
Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" The Music Man. He wrote two other Broadway musicals and composed symphonies
(official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The and popular songs. He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.
Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".
Mamma Mia
O Mio Babbino Caro Mamma Mia is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson,
O Mio Babbino Caro (1918) is an aria from Puccini’s one act comic opera entitled based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus,
Gianni Schicchi. It is one of Puccini’s most popular and is considered by some to be members of the band. The title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-
one of the greatest arias in opera. Sung by the principal female character Lauretta topper "Mamma Mia". The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites three men
(soprano), the aria could be characterized as the only moment of genuine emotion to her upcoming wedding, with the possibility that any of them could be her father.
and expression in a tale fraught with deceit and misdirection. Lauretta pleads with Arranger Roy Phillippe has put together a great chart to showcase the popular songs
her father to ease tensions with the family of her true love, Rinuccio. “Mamma Mia,” "S.O.S," "I have a dream," and "Dancing Queen."
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer. He is particularly known for his operas Benny Andersson is a Swedish singer, musician, composer, producer, member of
and is generally considered to be rivaled only by Verdi among Italian operatic the Swedish music group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina
composers. In his early career, Puccini generally kept close to the traditional ideals från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! For the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia! and its
of Victorian romantic opera. However, he later progressed to a more realistic style he 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, he worked also as an executive
called “verismo,” of which he was considered a master. His most renowned works producer. Since 2001, he has been active with his own band Benny Anderssons
are La bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot orkester.
(1924), all of which are among the most frequently performed and recorded of all Björn Kristian Ulvaeus is a Swedish singer, songwriter, producer, member of the
operas. musical group ABBA, and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från
Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He co-produced the films Mamma Mia! and Mamma
Mia! Here We Go Again with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny
Andersson. He is the oldest member of the group.
contemporary Christian quintet (bass guitar, keyboards, and vocals), as well as 76 Trombones
having served regularly as a church organist and pianist. His outstanding
contributions to the concert and marching band literature have played an important 76 Trombones is the signature song from the musical play The Music Man (1957),
role in the development of the contemporary band repertoire. which was written by Meredith Willson. The song also appeared in the 1962 film and
in the made-for-TV movie adaptation in 2003. The piece is commonly played by
marching bands, military bands, and orchestras. In the musical, sung by "Professor"
Harold Hill uses the song to help the townspeople of River City, Iowa visualize their
The Fairest of the Fair children playing in a marching band by claiming to recall a time when he saw several
"The Fairest of the Fair" is a 1908 march by John Philip Sousa. One of Sousa's famous bandleaders' bands in a combined performance. While an average-sized high
more melodic, less military marches; it was composed for the annual Boston Food school marching band might have about 10 musicians playing the trombone, the
Fair of 1908. It is claimed that the memory of a pretty girl he had seen at an earlier band that Harold Hill describes to the citizens includes 76 trombones, 110 cornets,
fair inspired the composition. "more than a thousand reeds", double bell euphoniums, and "fifty mounted cannon".
John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (1902 –1984) was an American flutist,
composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and author. He is
military marches. Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for 1957 hit Broadway musical
Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" The Music Man. He wrote two other Broadway musicals and composed symphonies
(official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The and popular songs. He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.
Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".
Mamma Mia
O Mio Babbino Caro Mamma Mia is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson,
O Mio Babbino Caro (1918) is an aria from Puccini’s one act comic opera entitled based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus,
Gianni Schicchi. It is one of Puccini’s most popular and is considered by some to be members of the band. The title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-
one of the greatest arias in opera. Sung by the principal female character Lauretta topper "Mamma Mia". The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites three men
(soprano), the aria could be characterized as the only moment of genuine emotion to her upcoming wedding, with the possibility that any of them could be her father.
and expression in a tale fraught with deceit and misdirection. Lauretta pleads with Arranger Roy Phillippe has put together a great chart to showcase the popular songs
her father to ease tensions with the family of her true love, Rinuccio. “Mamma Mia,” "S.O.S," "I have a dream," and "Dancing Queen."
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer. He is particularly known for his operas Benny Andersson is a Swedish singer, musician, composer, producer, member of
and is generally considered to be rivaled only by Verdi among Italian operatic the Swedish music group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina
composers. In his early career, Puccini generally kept close to the traditional ideals från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! For the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia! and its
of Victorian romantic opera. However, he later progressed to a more realistic style he 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, he worked also as an executive
called “verismo,” of which he was considered a master. His most renowned works producer. Since 2001, he has been active with his own band Benny Anderssons
are La bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot orkester.
(1924), all of which are among the most frequently performed and recorded of all Björn Kristian Ulvaeus is a Swedish singer, songwriter, producer, member of the
operas. musical group ABBA, and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från
Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He co-produced the films Mamma Mia! and Mamma
Mia! Here We Go Again with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny
Andersson. He is the oldest member of the group.