2008 Woodie Awards
Orchestra serves as outlet for creativity
MUSIC: South Bay Youth Orchestra provides variety of musical experiences.
Kevin Ueda
Issue date: 5/5/05 Section: Arts
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"This is the first time we've done an American music program." Doyle said. "I want them (the performers) to have had a variety of musical experiences, whether they're music majors or not."
Shota Hanai, 21, is a percussionist for the SBYO and said while his experiences have been indescribable, he enjoys the pieces selected for this year's performance.
"All of them (the pieces) are fun to play, and there's no one that's more fun to play than the other," Hanai said. "As long as it's American, I like it."
The orchestra will perform a selection of music that includes American Indian music, orchestra music, jazz, Hawaiian music, even an original piece that reflects Jimi Hendrix's influence on rock music.
"The idea of the program is to present the range of American music," Doyle said. "There's literally something for everybody."
Doyle points out the versatility and open-mindedness of the performers as one of their assests.
"What surprises me most about them is how willing they are to try just about anything. They embrace everything," Doyle said.
The performance will include special guests Susan Asbjornson, soprano; Charles Lee, cello and Yumi Hashimoto and Jun Kurasako, piano.
To illustrate an American Indian theme, Doyle said the show will feature a neon-colored backdrop of a drum, which symbolizes "the heartbeat of American music" and various visual elements.
"It will draw upon last year's performance, but it will be more upbeat and fast-paced," Doyle said.
"It will be a whole other level of entertainment, plus a few surprises," he said.
Shota Hanai, 21, is a percussionist for the SBYO and said while his experiences have been indescribable, he enjoys the pieces selected for this year's performance.
"All of them (the pieces) are fun to play, and there's no one that's more fun to play than the other," Hanai said. "As long as it's American, I like it."
The orchestra will perform a selection of music that includes American Indian music, orchestra music, jazz, Hawaiian music, even an original piece that reflects Jimi Hendrix's influence on rock music.
"The idea of the program is to present the range of American music," Doyle said. "There's literally something for everybody."
Doyle points out the versatility and open-mindedness of the performers as one of their assests.
"What surprises me most about them is how willing they are to try just about anything. They embrace everything," Doyle said.
The performance will include special guests Susan Asbjornson, soprano; Charles Lee, cello and Yumi Hashimoto and Jun Kurasako, piano.
To illustrate an American Indian theme, Doyle said the show will feature a neon-colored backdrop of a drum, which symbolizes "the heartbeat of American music" and various visual elements.
"It will draw upon last year's performance, but it will be more upbeat and fast-paced," Doyle said.
"It will be a whole other level of entertainment, plus a few surprises," he said.