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, and staff, we hope that you enjoy “Music Fest II.”

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

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 II.” 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

UPPER MORELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2019 MUSIC FEST II

Celebration of Performers

UMIS School Spirit Song: You’re A Grand Old Flag…...Cohan/Pezzi-Burns Featuring: Wind and Percussion Ensemble

The Star Spangled Banner…………………..………...….Key/Pezzi-Burns Featuring: Wind and Percussion Ensemble

Symphonic Band Under the Direction of: Ms. Laurie Brann

Inception…………….…................................................Joseph Compello

Dance of the Jabberwocky……………………….……Rob Grice

Mickey Mouse March………........................................Dodd/Sweeney

Mythos…………..………….………..………………....Sean O’Loughlin

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

Itsy Bitsy Spider………………………………..……,,,,,,Traditional

The Carnival…………………………………..................Keith Snell

Concert Band Under the Direction of: Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns

Apollo Fanfare……………..........................................Robert W. Smith

Assisted by: Wind and Percussion Ensemble

Windsor Overture………...…………..……………...Anne McGinty

Unchained Melody…...…....…………………............Zaret/North/Sweeney Featuring: Ryan Little; Flugelhorn

Dancin’ On The Bayou………………………......…...Ralph Ford

UPPER MORELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2019 MUSIC FEST II

Media Feature

“Beyond Ordinary” Featuring the Winds and Percussion students of the

UMIS Instrumental Music Program

Wind & Percussion Ensemble Under the Direction of: Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi-Burns

Sousa Times Twosa………………………………….……....Sousa/Smith/Story

The Gift of Hope…………………………………….………Brackett/Swearigen Featuring: Amelia Soleau; Flute and Dennis Vogel; Clarinet

African Spirit Dance………………………………..……….John O’Reilly

Happy!....................................................................................Williams/Sweeney

Closing Feature

Slam Jam!……………………………………………….……Scott Watson

Special Appearances By: Mr. Philip DeCrescente Mrs. Beth Sobolefski Mr. Joseph Greim Mr. Jon DeMinico Mr. Ronald Martin Mr. Dan Sullivan Mr. Dan Monaghan Mr. Glenn Dolton

“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

UPPER MORELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2019 MUSIC FEST II

Symphonic Band Under the Direction of Ms. Laurie Brann

Flutes Addison Aguilera Angeli Grace Caga Skylar Farabaugh Keiley Hawk Keira Hess Dena Humphries Lily Jerardi Sophia Paskus Sami Questad Emma Stecher

Clarinets Caroline Abbosh Eliana Breese Angela Grace Caga Casey Caruth Reese Clark Madeline Cox Dylan Dinh Molly Esposito Arwa Fathalla Lilly Lescure Milton Martinez Samantha Moran Ryan Mottola Mya Ogunleye Chelsea Painter Emelyn Stahl Cale Stillwell Samantha Westhuis Madison White Caroline Yeckley-Bayerl

Alto Saxophones Jan Axsom Ryan Cribb Connor Kaufmann Jaxson Loew Keiton Madley Robert Rittler Kellen Sharp Jazmine Stevens Kaiden Wood

Trumpets Christopher Brown Andrew Humes * Mark Humphries Joseph Jensen Ryan Little * Stanley Mormello Aren Nguyen Nicholas Orsini * Stathi Papadopoulos Charlotte Russo

Trombones Riley Boyer * Jacob Radaszkiewicz * Anthony Sheridan Miles Tyler

Logan Boehm Matthew Conway Tyler Feise Sevryn Feudo Evan Kalinowsky

Nathaniel Keough Eric Lobbenberg Adriana Milks Patrick Robison

Emily Skinner Christian Thomas Tyler Williams Kennedy Wlotko Nolan Wood

Baritone Horn Gioia DellaVecchia * John Andrew

Percussion

* Assistant to the Director

Lesson Ensembles Winds Duet Percussion Duet

Spencer Bradley; Trumpet William Medlin Simon Bradley; Clarinet Dominic Patiri

UPPER MORELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2019 MUSIC FEST II

Concert Band Under the Direction of Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi Burns

Wind and Percussion Ensemble Under the Direction of Mrs. Kimberly Pezzi Burns

Flutes Emma Kramer Esmeralda Muniz Holly Pfizenmayer Madison Stuetz

Clarinets Lily Dench Niamh McNicholas Megan Meakim Nasir Stetcher Anna Toumbanakis Dennis Vogel Lilee Ziegler

Alto Saxophones Jack Bogart Abigail Kress Sophia Perrine

Trumpets Andrew Humes Ryan Little Nicholas Orsini Mark Teefy

Trombones Riley Boyer Jacob Radaszkiewicz

Percussion Tyran Bost Jack Eaton * Logan Oertel-Moss Ryan Dalske Thomas Haring Corey McAdams Cassidy Trigg

Baritone Horn Gioia DellaVecchia *

Flutes Elliana Grabon Hailey Kramer Amelia Soleau

Clarinets Sean Cummins Lydia Gallo Madeline Giorgio Makayla Wielandt

Alto Saxophones Tyler Brooks Tyler Bryson Aubrey Daniel Gavin Israel Dylan Purvis Mickeline Werthmann

Trumpets Isabella Benvenutti Keith Bruce Justine Frantz Cayden Hefner Thomas Rose

Trombones Gabriel Hendrickson Austin Nguyen Jakob Snyder

Percussion Grace Costello Jack Eaton Andrew Ellis Christian Feil Michael Gorrell Aiden Houck Pailyn Philip Benjamin Reiser Christopher Williams

Baritone Horn Gioia DellaVecchia

* Assistant to the Director

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.

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

Orchestra Mondays and Wednesdays

(2 days a week)

9:30-10:30

Grades:

4-9

Violins, Violas, Cellos, And String Bass

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

Chorus Mondays and Wednesdays

(2 days a week)

11:00-12:00

Grades

4-9

Open to all students who love to sing.

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

Acknowledgements

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Milrod

Building Principal Dr. Michael Bair

Assistant Building Principal Mrs. Dina Davis

Management Assistant Mrs. LouAnn Geiselhart

Principal Secretary Mrs. Grace Brotman

Attendance Secretary Mrs. Marianne Direso

Nurses Mrs. Ann Abbott 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

Decorations Ms. Beth Steck Mr. Mark Curtis

U.M.I.S. Home and School Association Sound Systems, Drum Set, Stand Racks, Percussion Cabinet, Music Binders, Cummerbund and Bowties, Blacklights, Basketballs 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 Mrs. Jaqueline Burke

Ms. Krystin Baron Ms. Lisa Dudek Mr. Jon DeMinico Ms. Rachel Busler Mrs. Gretchen Elfreth Mrs. Marlajean Fay

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

“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