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1 Y O U N G M U S I C I A N S P E R F O R M T H E I R O R I G I N A L C O M P O S I T I O N S S U N DAY, J U LY 3 1, ~ 4 p m CROWELL HALL AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY ~ LA MIRADA, CA A B E N E F I T F O R T H E U.S. - J A P A N C O U N C I L E A R T H Q U A K E R E L I E F F U N D

2 junior original concert The Junior Original Concert (JOC) features students of the Yamaha Music Education System. Through JOC, these young musicians have the opportunity to unlock their full musical potential by composing original pieces and performing them before enthusiastic audiences. Every year, Yamaha presents one or more JOCs in the U.S. In addition, students from Yamaha s global network of schools perform in Japan at the prestigious International JOC. Often acclaimed as Young Ambassadors of Music, JOC performers spread the message of music throughout the world. benefitting a good cause Yamaha would like to encourage you to make a donation (in a collection box here at the concert or at the website below) to the U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund in lieu of an admission price for this concert. The Fund was established to collect contributions to support immediate relief and the long-term rebuilding of the Tohoku region of Japan. All donations 100% will go directly to non-governmental organizations and funds will only be used for projects in Japan. The Council has been distributing funds to Japan Platform, The Center for Public Resources Development, Civic Force and Ashinaga. Reports from each organization, detailing their relief and recovery efforts, are available at Thank you for your compassion and your contribution.

3 July 31, 2011 Yamaha 2011 National Junior Original Concert Dear Friends: It has truly been a somber four months for all in our community. The devastation in the Tohoku area of Japan has left a mark in our hearts that will never be erased. And amid the destruction and seeming hopelessness, I truly believe that the people of Japan will work tirelessly for their communities to rebuild and create an even stronger world for everyone. Witnessing the courage and selflessness of the people in the area has been an inspiration and their spirit of gambaru and gaman have made us proud to be part of the human experience. The devastating events have made us even more committed to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan. On behalf of the U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund, I would like to thank all of you for your generous support for the victims of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. We are truly grateful to you for helping our friends in Japan who are in such desperate need. Music is a universal language understood and enjoyed by all. Your efforts today will help bring comfort to our friends in Japan. Best wishes and congratulations on your outstanding achievements at the Yamaha 2011 National Junior Original Concert. We look forward to hearing your music in the future! Sincerely, Bryan Takeda Program Director DC Headquarters Office l 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 200 l Washington, DC l Tel: (202) l Fax: (202) LA Regional Office l 2207 Colby Avenue l Los Angeles, CA l Tel: (310)

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5 YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA (714) July 31, 2011 Dear Friends, On behalf of Yamaha Corporation of America, thank you for attending the Yamaha U.S National Junior Original Concert. Congratulations to the composers and performers who will participate in the concert this afternoon. Let me also acknowledge the Yamaha music schools, teachers, and parents who have supported this activity. Through your continuous effort we are inspired by the remarkable creativity and skill of these young musicians. Yamaha is pleased to sponsor the Junior Original Concert. Through Yamaha music school programs and all of our education activities we aim to enrich society and foster a vibrant musical culture. I truly hope that you will enjoy the concert. Sincerely, Takuya Nakata President Yamaha Corporation of America 3

6 y a m a h a u. s. n a t i o n a l P A R T I A Blissful Dream - Megan Chang (Age 10) Torrance Yamaha Music Center Co-Performer: Julian Hallmark (Violin) Suite: My Beetles - Kento Ishii Minuet of Tiny Eggs Hungry Grubs Dreaming Pupae March of Beetles Flight of Male Beetles Wedding Waltz (Age 8) Yamaha Music School of Boston Popsicle Stick - Nicholas Harder (Age 13) Keyboard Music Works Co-Performers: George Shelby (Tenor Saxophone), Hazael Sanchez (Acoustic Bass), Dominic Primo (Drums) Sunset Fiesta - Sidharth Subbarao (Age 11) Irvine Yamaha Music Center Co-Performers: Hazael Sanchez (Electric Bass), Daniel A. Jimenez and Noah Chau (Percussion), Dominic Primo (Steel Drums) Improvisation just under the surface - Renata Vallecillo (Age 12) East Valley Yamaha Music School First Flight - Chloe Li (Age 9) Irvine Yamaha Music Center Co-Performers: Claire Li (Clavinova), Dominic Primo and Lauren Chen and Sarah Chen (Percussion) 4

7 j u n i o r o r i g i n a l c o n c e r t P A R T I I Pushy Cat and Nutty Squirrels - Alexander Hurvitz (Age 8) Harmony Music World The Incredible Washing Machine - Cheryl Lin (Age 7) Tom Lee Music Learning Center Co-Performers: Silvy Lin and Ryan Zhu (Clavinova) Dances for Clarinet and Piano - Calvin Lu (Age 12) Bergen Yamaha Music School Co-Performer: Don Blasick (Clarinet) Magical Island - Valerie Narumi (Age 12) Harmony Music World Co-Performer: Phillip Matsuura (Piano) Winter Rhapsody - Sharon Hurvitz (Age 12) Harmony Music World Co-Performers: Julian Hallmark (Violin), Carter Dewberry (Cello) ~ Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. - Plato 5

8 t h e p e r f o r m e r s Megan Chang At the ripe old age of 10, Megan is already an accomplished, award-winning pianist. She is a four-time winner at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival and won first place at the 26th Young Musician Piano Competition sponsored by the Chinese American Education Association. Most recently, Megan took first place at the South Bay Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) 2011 Scholarship Auditions and performed this summer at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa with the Pacific Symphony. Kento Ishii Kento began studying music at age three in the Music Wonderland program at the Yamaha Music School of Tokyo. When his family relocated, he transferred to the Yamaha Music School of Boston. Besides participating in the international language of music, Kento enjoys playing the most international of sports: soccer. Like young boys everywhere, he also has a fascination with bugs, which inspired tonight s composition. Nicholas Harder Nick leads an extremely active lifestyle. He plays alto saxophone at school (favoring jazz music), then moves to the soccer pitch where he joins other top-achieving athletes on Michigan s ODP (Olympic Development Program) team. A highlight of Nick s burgeoning music career came last year when Yamaha artist George Shelby played sax on his composition at music camp, an experience he gets to re-live tonight. Sidharth Subbarao Eleven-year old Sidharth, a Yamaha Junior Special Advanced Course (JSAC) student, has been playing piano and accumulating trophies for six years. His many accomplishments include first place finishes in the Contemporary Music Festival and the Romantic Festival, both sponsored by the Irvine MTAC in Beyond music, his interests include math, robotics, table tennis and Tae-Kwon-Do. Renata Vallecillo She wrote her first composition in 2007 and by 2011 has already matured into a force, winning the ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composers Award for another piece, Forgiveness. At last year s National JOC in Lexington, MA, Renata performed a duet with her sister, Tissiana. Renata also played before a large audience of music industry veterans at the NAMM show in Anaheim in January. Her piece just under the surface commemorates the joy of floating in a pool during lazy days of summer. 6

9 Chloe Li Nine year old Chloe began playing piano five years ago, at age four. Three years later, she was admitted into JSAC. The same year, she won first place at the MTAC Composers Today State Contest and topped that honor by winning the National MTNA Composition Competition in Yet, despite her obvious musical talents, she hopes to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Alexander Hurvitz He s just eight, but Alexander has been playing music for more than half his life. He studies piano and violin, and won first place two years in a row in the U.S. Western Regional Division of Yamaha s JOC evaluations. He might someday want to teach composition, and he also wants to be the boss. Cheryl Lin Cheryl began her Yamaha studies at age four and is currently in the second year of JSAC in her school just outside of Vancouver, Canada. The inspiration for tonight s composition came when Cheryl s mother taught her how to do the laundry; Cheryl immediately saw the clothes come to life and dance in the washing machine. Calvin Lu Calvin s musical skills have taken him around the world. This is his fourth JOC appearance, he played in Vienna (for becoming First Degree in the Golden Key Piano Composition Competition) and he earned the Diploma degree of London College of Music in Piano Performance. Calvin also won first place in New Jersey s MTNA competition in 09/ 10 and 10/ 11 and was a national finalist both years. Valerie Narumi It s hard to tell which is more impressive about Valerie, her musical abilities or her dedication to social causes. She has received numerous awards in piano competitions around the country, performed in five JOCs, and earned a spot in the Instrumental Music Conservatory, Pianist Program at the Orange County High School of the Arts. She has also performed solo concerts to benefit UNICEF and Japanese earthquake relief. Sharon Hurvitz Her mother kicked off Sharon s music career at age three by teaching her how to sing Taiwanese folk songs. At four, she won a singing competition and sang for over 1,000 people at a special event. At six she started lessons at her Yamaha Music School, at eight began studying violin, and embarked on cello at age 10. Now, this 12-year-old JSAC graduate is a co-principal cellist in her school s Advanced Orchestra. 7

10 c o - p e r f o r m e r s Don Blasick Clarinet Noah Chau Percussion Lauren Chen Percussion Sarah Chen Percussion Carter Dewberry Cello Julian Hallmark Violin Daniel A. Jiminez Percussion Claire Li Clavinova Silvy Lin Clavinova Phillip Matsuura Piano Dominic Primo Percussion Hazael Sanchez Bass George Shelby Tenor Saxophone Ryan Zhu Clavinova 8

11 y a m a h a m u s i c e d u c a t i o n s y s t e m For more than 50 years, Yamaha Music Education System (YMES) has helped over 6 million children and adults learn how to express themselves creatively through the language of music. Yamaha develops students comprehensive abilities in an environment that inspires a love of music and a lifetime of active music participation. YMES helps Yamaha promote music globally and supports Yamaha s belief that music knows no national boundaries; children learn from the same Yamaha method in 40 countries. YMES graduates have grown up to become award-winning professional composers, performers and recording artists. Others have returned to the classroom as teachers to inspire new gener ations of music lovers. Many more pursue careers outside of music, but as long as they maintain their love of playing and listening to music, they are successful Yamaha students. With the wisdom that comes from extensive experience, Yamaha has tailored the style and level of instruction in each of its YMES courses to students abilities and development. This age-specific approach ensures a smooth, enjoyable and successful journey of musical discovery and accomplishment. starting young At age three, children can start with Music Wonderland. This cheerful course features listening, singing, movement and even playing a keyboard. The Junior Music Course (JMC), beginning at age four, is the foundation of YMES. This well-rounded two year program includes music appreciation, listening, singing, playing and reading. JMC is recognized by educators worldwide for its quality and its extensive curriculum. As students mature physically and musically, they delve into music theory, keyboard technique, ear training, sight playing, ensemble playing, arranging, improvising and composing in Yamaha s advanced courses. This process not only advances their musical skills, but helps their self-confidence. In fact, tonight s musicians will benefit from their performance as much, if not more, than the audience. And, if everyone enjoys their musical experience, Yamaha has accomplished its goal. 9

12 Participating Yamaha Music Schools Bergen Yamaha Music School (New Jersey), East Valley Yamaha Music School (Arizona), Harmony Music World (California), Irvine Yamaha Music Center (California), Keyboard Music Works (Michigan),Torrance Yamaha Music Center (California), Yamaha Music School of Boston (Massachusetts), Tom Lee Music Learning Center (British Columbia, Canada). 40th International JOC: October 22, 2011 ~ Yokohama, Japan Yamaha Music Education System Would Like to Thank: Pam French Blaine; The Pacific Symphony Orchestra; Yamaha Music Foundation; Yamaha Canada; Yamaha Corporation of America Keyboard Division, Band & Orchestral Division, and Customer Experience Group Yamaha Corporation of America. All rights reserved.