Did you know?...Did you know? Music is a science It is exact, specific; and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor's full score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities,

Did you know?

Music is a science It is exact, specific; and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor's full score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody and harmony all at once and with the most exact control of time.

Music is mathematical It is rhythmically based on the subdivision of time into fractions which must be demonstrated instantaneously, not worked out on paper.

Music is a foreign language Most of the terms are in Italian, German or French; and the notation is certainly not English - but a highly developed kind of shorthand that uses symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language.

Music is history Music usually reflects the environment and times of its creation, often even the country of origin.

Music is physical education It requires fantastic coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lip, cheek and facial muscles, in addition to extraordinary control of the diaphragmatic, back, stomach and chest muscles, which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets.

Music is all of these things, but most of all, Music is an art It allows a human being to take all these techniques and use them to create emotion. That is one thing science cannot duplicate: humanism, feeling, emotion, call it what you will.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind,

flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”

~Plato~

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

Tonight’s concert represents the culmination of many hours of

hard work, dedication, and true grit. The fourth and fifth grade

students of the Upper Moreland Intermediate School are proud to

perform and share their musical talents. The students who will

play for you tonight have practiced in music rehearsals before

school, lessons during the school day, and independently at home

in order to prepare for tonight’s event. These amazing musicians

are proud to display their musical talents and we hope that you

enjoy their performance.

On behalf of Upper Moreland Intermediate School, Ms. Brann, Mrs.

Pezzi-Burns, Mrs. Burzi and staff, we hope that you enjoy “Music

Fest I.”

Sincerely,

Principal

Upper Moreland Intermediate School

“Music fills the spirit with a panoply of emotions.”

- Anonymous -

DIRECTORS’ NOTE Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns

Ms. Laurie Brann Mrs. Rachel Burzi

It is our belief that music is an integral part of a complete education. It engages students in individual and group activity, promotes creativity and problem solving, and develops evaluative ability. It draws from multiple disciplines and leads to an improved self-concept, broader cultural awareness, and development of life-long skills.

Upper Moreland Intermediate School’s Music program offers all students in grades four and five the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument. In grade five, all students are given the opportunity to experience singing in a choral setting. Students discover and develop their potential through varied musical experiences in listening, performing, and creating. The program’s primary goal is to foster and promote an appreciation and understanding of music. Through a comprehensive appreciation and understanding of music, students learn how to set, strategize, and meet goals. Ultimately, it is our belief when students musically achieve, it teaches them how to become compassionate, independent thinkers as well as life-long learners. The best current practices and techniques taught are regularly researched and updated which will enable students to develop the proper skills and knowledge needed for musical achievement.

Welcome to “Music Fest I.” The performers that you will see here tonight represent the hard work and dedication of the music students at Upper Moreland Intermediate School. Many of the instrumentalists that you will hear have only been playing their instrument for nine months. We are extremely proud of what they have accomplished in such a short amount of time. We would like to thank all of the parents and our Upper Moreland Intermediate School teachers and staff for their patience and unyielding support that they give to these talented young individuals in their quest for musical excellence. Their achievements would not be possible without you.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for giving us the opportunity to share one of our true passions in life; music. These young musicians, who we have tremendously enjoyed getting to know and care for, have worked hard for tonight’s performance. “They have come a long way” and we are very proud of them. We hope that you enjoy this memorable musical experience!

Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns Ms. Laurie A. Brann Mrs. Rachel Burzi

UPPER MORELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2019 MUSIC FEST I

Trailer

Opener

The Star Spangled Banner……………………….…...….J.S. Smith Lyrics; Francis Scott Key America the Beautiful………………………………......Samuel Ward Lyrics: Katherine Lee Bates

Featuring: Honors Choir

Honors Choir Under the Direction of: Mrs. Rachel Burzi Piano Accompanist: Mrs. Sarah Schlenker

Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy…………..............Sammy Gallop & Guy Wood

Follow the Drinking Gourd………………............……Rollo Dilworth

An Old Irish Blessing……………..…………...…..…...Teresa Jennings

Puttin’ on the Ritz…………………………..….………Irving Berlin, arr. Kirby Shaw

Student Soloist Concerto in B minor …………….....………………O. Reiding

Featuring: Ella Gould; Violin Accompanied By: Ms. Myanna Harvey: Piano

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”

― Victor Hugo


Purple String Ensemble Under the Direction of: Mrs. Pezzi-Burns

Midnight Shadows……………………………………..………......Robert Woods

Featuring: Gold String Ensemble

Tune A Rumble…………………………………………..….……..Doris Gazda

D String Boogie……………………………………………………..Michael Sweeney

Cabbage Shoo………………….…………………………….……...Robert Woods

Lesson Ensemble Featuring Students of: Mrs. Pezzi-Burns and Ms. Brann

Upon Presentation of Royalty………………………….................Robert Woods

“There is practical reason for music education: it teaches people to think, to solve problems, to take risks, to think independently, to be an entrepreneur and innovator. The virtues of music education are the virtues of free enterprise in general and of a high tech, knowledge based society in particular: flexibility, adaptability, inventiveness, even playfulness.“

- William E. LaMothe (C.E.O., Xerox Company)


Gold String Ensemble Under the Direction of: Ms. Laurie Brann

Piano Accompanist: Mrs. Rachel Burzi Keyboard Bass: Mrs. Sarah Schlenker

Appalachian Hymn…………………………..….…….…….Soon Hee Newbold First Finger Suite…………………………..…….…..………R. Anne Svendsen Golden Fields…………..…………………..……..……….…Alan Lee Silva

Featuring Special Guest Artist: Ms. Myanna Harvey; Violin Impulse……………………………….........……..………….Brian Balmages Into the Sky!……………………………..……..…..………..Brian Balmages Kon’nichiwa…………………………….……...……..…..…Larry Clark Cripple Creek…………………………………………..….....Traditional Arr. Myanna Harvey

Featuring: Purple String Ensemble Ms. Myanna Harvey; Violin

Music is life itself. What would this world be without good music?

No matter what kind it is.

- Louis Armstrong


Media Feature

“Landfill Harmonic”

5th Grade Chorus Under the Direction of: Mrs. Rachel Burzi Auxiliary Percussion: Mr. Glenn Cowen

The Ghost Ship……………………………..……..Dave Perry & Jean Perry

It’s in My Desk!……………………...……..……. Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Purple People Eater………………….…..……….Sheb Wooley, arr. Alan Billingsley

Closing Feature

Breakaway………………………………………..Gerrard, Benenate, & Lavigne, String arr. Pezzi-Burns Featuring: 5th Grade Chorus, Gold String Ensemble, and Purple String Ensemble

“A grounding in the arts will help our children to see; to bring a uniquely human perspective to science and technology. In

short, it will help them as they grow smarter to also grow wiser.”

-Robert E. Allen – Chairman and CEO, AT&T Corporation

Music, at it’s essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more

memories we have of it. - Stevie Wonder


Purple String Ensemble Under the Direction of Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns

Gold String Ensemble Under the Direction of Ms. Laurie Brann

“Music gives us a language that cuts across the disciplines,

helps us to see connections and brings a more coherent meaning to our world.”

– Ernest Boyer, President, Carnegie Foundation

"The future belongs to young people with an education and

the imagination to create.”

– Former President Barack Obama

Violin 2 Kiran Bodamer Mackenzie Grike Madison Kerr Jammy Leiva Lopez Amiya Lipford Anjali Manoharan Paige Sipler Alondra Soriano Kaylee Vesce Andre Woods

Viola Davide Acosta Del Vecchio Madelin Castillo Tahmina Rahmatova

Cellos Austin Hiele Olivia Pinguli

Bass Sophia Riehle

Violin 1 Ashley Caruth Julian Corbin Alayna Hammond Sadie Hansen Adelyn McBride Catherine McKevitt Abby Roussel Daniel Sedletsky

Violin 1 Josephine O’Connor Ella Gould

Violin 2 Anshika Lodha

Violin 3 Elizabeth Dallahan Gracelyn Luchsinger


Honors Choir Under the Direction of Mrs. Rachel Burzi

Accompanist Mrs. Sarah Schlenker

Lesson Ensemble Lesson Students of :

Ms. Laurie Brann and Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what

culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”

― Billy Joel

Ellie Dallahan 5-1 Jack Eaton 5-1 Justine Frantz 5-1 Jonah Ghermay 5-1 Abigail Kress 5-1 Niamh McNicholas 5-1 Joey O’Connor 5-1 Wendy Senegeto 5-1

Hailey Kramer 5-4 Emma Freudenberger 5-6 Michael Gorrell 5-6 Olivia Pinguli 5-6 Amelia Soleau 5-6 Jack Bailey 5-7 Madeline Giorgio 5-7 Emma Kramer 5-7 Holly Pfizenmayer 5-7

Lilee Ziegler 5-7 Sophia Perrine 5-8 Melissa Torpey 5-8 Mickeline Werthmann 5-8 Ryan Dalske 5-9 Gracelyn Luchsinger 5-9 Shannon Muncer 5-9 Kayla Niklauski 5-9 Katherine Tang 5-9

Violins Jordin Cole Shaivi Patel Destiny Desrocher Riya Patel Margaret Main Bohdan Petryshyn Ayla Rhimer

Course Descriptions *Please note: All activities are held at Upper Moreland Middle School

What

Days

Times

Grades

Description

Lessons

(with free admission to band or

orchestra)

Band:

Tuesdays or Thursdays

(one day a week)

Strings:

Mondays or

Wednesdays

(1 day a week)

Lesson time would be right before or just after band or

orchestra

Your teacher will call you by

June 21. But, you can plan on it being near the time of the

related ensemble

Grades

4-9

Lessons are available on all band and orchestra instruments. Open to beginners through

advanced. Time of lesson will be just before or just after band or orchestra.

Students are taught in small groups with similar musical experience/age

Lessons are 30 minutes long, once a week

Jazz Band

(with free admission to band or orchestra)

Tuesdays

and

Thursdays

(2 days a week)

8:15-

10:00

Grades

5-12

This group is open to instrumentalists who want to play Jazz and Rock music.

Concert: Tues, July 30 (7:00 pm)

Theatrical Show

(with free admission to band, chorus, or orchestra)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

(3 days a week)

**First day is Wed. June 20

12:30-

2:30

Grades

4-12

Past shows have included “Toy Camp, “The Big Bad Musical” “Alice in Wonderland”

Parts

are assigned by audition, but

each student will have a part in line with his or her experience & ability.

Show: Wed, July 31 (7:00 pm)

Tickets $5.00

Concert Band Tuesdays & Thursdays

(2 days a week)

11:00-

12:00

Grades

4-9

All band instruments are welcome to participate in this fun ensemble. All levels are

welcome.


Orchestra Mondays and Wednesdays

(2 days a week)

9:30-10:30

Grades:

4-9

Violins, Violas, Cellos, And String Bass


Chorus Mondays and Wednesdays

(2 days a week)

11:00-12:00

Grades

4-9

Open to all students who love to sing.


Acknowledgements

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Milrod

Building Principal Dr. Michael Bair

Assistant Building Principal Mrs. Dina Davis

Management Assistant Mrs. Lou Ann Geiselhart

Principal Secretary Mrs. Grace Brotman

Attendance Secretary Mrs. Marianne Direso

Nurses Mrs. Ann Abbott

Mrs. Susan Mathers

Mrs. Donna Woywood

Custodians Ms. Barbara Robbins/Mr. Dave Forcellini, U.M.I.S. School Night Crew

U.M.I.S. Music Department Ms. Laurie Brann (Instrumental/General) Mrs. Rachel Burzi (Vocal/General) Mrs. Kim Pezzi-Burns (Instrumental)

Special Thanks To:

Fifth Grade Teachers

Fourth Grade Teachers

Technology Assistants Mrs. Karen Ackley Mrs. Maureen O’Connor

U.M.I.S. Home and School Association Sound Systems, Drum Set, Stand Racks, Percussion Cabinet, Percussion Equipment Music Binders, Cummerbund and Bowties, Blacklights, and Amplifier. U.M.M.S. Music Department Mr. Brian Stahl Mrs. Amber Williams Mrs. Rachel Burzi Mrs. Catherine Keech U.M.H.S. Music Department Mr. Glenn Cowen Mrs. Catherine Keech Mrs. Amber Williams

Mrs. Sheri Young Mrs. Megan Dougherty Ms. Jeanne Gheen Mr. Dan Monaghan Mr. Ronald Martin

Mrs. Lauren Gottesman Mrs. Karen Rhodes Ms. Taylor Goldsworthy Mr. Joseph Greim Mrs. Theresa Passerini Ms. Krystin Baron

Ms. Lisa Dudek Mrs. Marlajean Fay Mr. Jon DeMinico Ms. Rachel Busler Mrs. Gretchen Elfreth Mrs. Kate Harmon

Mr. Dan Sullivan Ms. Sandra Fedele Mrs. Susan Coram Mrs. Amanda Gilman Mrs. Holly Zanine Mrs. Maureen Lesher

“Music expresses that which cannot be said on which it is impossible to be silent.”

- Victor Hugo

2015

“We need people who think with the creative side of their brains—people who have played in a band, who have painted…it enhances

symbiotic thinking capabilities, not always thinking in the same paradigm, learning how to kick-start a new idea, or how to get a job

done better, less expensively.”

- Annette Byrd, Glaxo Smith Kline

“It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough - it’s

technology married with liberal arts, married with the

humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.”

- Steve Jobs

2019

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Did you know?...Did you know? Music is a science It is exact, specific; and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor's full score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities,