About The Band Participation in the 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Mass Band is an opportunity to perform with bands from around the United States of America and Japan in a mass band concert commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2016. December 7, 1941 is forever etched in the history and culture of both countries. It is our ultimate goal to pay respect, remember and never forget the tragedies of World War II. Our mission of this cultural exchange is to show the world in a truly remarkable manner how cultures once opposed can now work together and learn from each other through the gift of music. This is a Once in a Lifetime opportunity for music students, and the event is open to all that wish to participate. Band Itinerary Day 1 - Sunday, December 4, 2016 Arrive in Honolulu. Meet your Tour Manager, who will be your escort through the duration of your activities. Transfer to your Waikiki hotel for check-in. Evening Welcome Pizza Party. Day 2 - Monday, December 5, 2016 Travel to Oahu s most famous landmark, Diamond Head, and experience the exhilarating climb to the summit. Head back to the hotel for some time at leisure. Enjoy a sailing adventure, surf lesson or relax on the beach. Attend an Authentic Hawaiian Luau where you will be doing the hula, enjoying traditional Hawaiian foods, music, and entertainment. Day 3 - Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Depart for Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Today you will learn one of our country s most valuable history lessons - how men and women gave their lives on December 7, 1941 The Day of Infamy. Panoramic drive including The National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), Washington Place which is the Governor s Mansion, the State Capitol Building, Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. Participate in the 75th Anniversary Mass Band Kick Off Event. Assemble with bands from across America and Japan. The flags of both countries will be presented, singing National Anthems and experiencing firsthand the stories of two of the most influential post World War II Music composers and conductors from The United States of America and Japan. We will also introduce the winners of the International Honor Band. Participate in the 75th Anniversary Mass Band Rehearsal. Day 4 - Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Depart for the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, the site of the surrender that ended World War II. Perform in the 75th Anniversary Mass Band Concert. Today we are here to remember and never forget what happened on this day so many years ago. Our band made up of youth musicians from America and Japan will join together for a once in a lifetime occasion to demonstrate in a truly remarkable manner, how cultures once opposed can join together sharing cultural practices and presenting the world, A Gift of Music! Enjoy meeting new friends with a deli style picnic lunch under large Banyan Trees with a spectacular view of Pearl Harbor. Evening International Honor Band Celebration Concert. Farewell Dinner including food stations of ethnic cuisine from Hawaii, Japan and some of America s favorites. Day 5 - Thursday, December 8, 2016 Time permitting; morning at leisure for sightseeing, shopping or time to relax on the beach. Optional Tours will be available for this day. Depart for home with memories for a lifetime. Longer tour options, with or without additional performance opportunities, are available upon request. Contact Music Celebrations International To Participate Call 800.395.2036 or visit musiccelebrations.com/pearlharbor
Robert W. Smith Robert W. Smith is one of the most popular and prolific composers of music literature in America today. We are honored to have Mr. Smith join the 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Mass Band as creative production director. With his personal connection to this project it is assured the event will have an innovative new approach to recognizing our hero's of the past and reconciliation for the future. Band Musical Selections* United States of America National Anthem The Country of Japan National Anthem Hawaii Pono I the Hawaiian State Song Summon The Heroes composed by John Williams The Armed Forces Salute The Greatest Generation composed by Robert W. Smith America The Beautiful FURUSATO - Traditional Japanese My Old Country Home Eternal Father Strong To Save One Voice composed by Barry Manilow arr. by Robert W Smith Choir Musical Selections* United States of America National Anthem Hawaii Pono I the Hawaiian State Song America The Beautiful One Voice composed by Barry Manilow arr. by Robert W Smith *Bands and choirs are responsible for securing their own sheet music. There is no preferred music dealer. *The selections on this list are subject to confirmation. Please contact Music Celebrations International for publication information and to confirm the selections prior to purchase. Music Celebrations International 1440 South Priest Drive, Suite 102 Tempe, Arizona 85281-6954 toll-free 800.395.2036 fax 480.894.5137 www.musiccelebrations.com info@musiccelebrations.com
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COMPLETE THIS ENTIRE REGISTRATION FORM (BOTH SIDES) AND MAIL TO: Music Celebrations International 1440 South Priest Drive, Suite 102 Tempe, Arizona 85281-6954 THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM: $1,500 Group Non-Refundable Registration Deposit One recording (DVD or digital video stream only) Biography of the band and the band director(s) Please indicate the name of the band, the director, the city, the state, and the date of the recording. You may send this form, the recording, and the biographies electronically to info@musiccelebrations.com. Travel Information Travel Dates Tour Itinerary (select one): 4 nights / 5 days 5 nights / 6 days Custom Tour (as arranged through Music Celebrations Authorization By signing this form, and if traveling by scheduled air carrier and/or motorcoach arranged by Music Celebrations International (MCI), I understand supplemental fees, exchange rate fluctuations, fuel surcharges, or tax increases, may be imposed by a supplier or by government fiat after the point of registration. I further acknowledge that I may be charged additional sums by MCI to offset these possible fluctuations in cost. I hereby consent to any post-purchase price increases and authorize MCI to charge for such additional amounts when necessary. Lastly, I agree to all Terms and Conditions as set forth by MCI. Authorized Signature Date Music Celebrations International 1440 South Priest Drive, Suite 102 Tempe, Arizona 85281-6954 toll-free 800.395.2036 fax 480.894.5137 www.musiccelebrations.com info@musiccelebrations.com