(SCS) — The Saipan Community School Concert Band is proud to present its fall concert, “Places: A Concert About Places,” on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the SCS Chapel. This musical journey will transport the audience through various places around the world, with pieces that reflect cultural heritage, geographic beauty, and timeless traditions.
The program will include a variety of well-loved compositions such as “Norse Song” by Robert Schumann, “Moscow Nights,” “New World Salute.” and a patriotic medley in “The Red, The White, and The Blues.” The evening will also feature selections from “Peter and the Wolf” and “African Sketches,” showcasing the rich diversity of musical traditions from around the globe.
The concert will also showcase a solo performance by clarinetist Vivian Chung during “St. Louis Blues,” arranged by Paul Jennings.
The program will be performed by the Advanced Band, Intermediate Band, and Beginning Band, with special guest performers joining the advanced section. The performers include a talented group of students from various grades, some of whom will be debuting their skills on stage for the first time. The band students have worked diligently to prepare for this performance, and they are excited to share their love of music with the community.
Advanced band performers
Flutes: Jina Chun, Yoon Sung Choi, Junwoo Kwon, Chloe Lee, Sehwa Lim, Aileen Kim, and special guest Celine Park
Clarinets: Hui An, Vivian Chung, Seong Woo Lee, Claire Oh, Hiyori Okuma, Fiona Yu, and special guest Donavan Tudela
Bass Clarinet: Melvin Reyes
Alto Saxophone: Elijah Pangelinan, and special guest David Park
Tenor Saxophone: Vivian Chung
Trumpets: Jeordan Buduan, Josh McDonald, Sam Pangelinan, Lennox Sablan, and special guest Jihun Park,
Percussion: Vivian Chung, Iyani Muna, Keavene Punzalan, Amethyst Winkfield, Fiona Yu
Intermediate band performers
Flutes: Aileen Kim, Sehwa Lim
Clarinets: Antonio Heras, Aileen Kim, Amethyst Winkfield, Fiona Yu
Trumpets: Jeordan Buduan, Lennox Sablan
Percussion: Troy Aldan, Sera Alvarez, Amethyst Winkfield
Beginning band performers
Flutes: Onyu Seok, Vivian So
Clarinet: Aiko Tenorio
Trumpet: Johnson He
The Saipan Community School invites parents, families, and the broader community to join us for this special evening of music. This event celebrates the hard work and dedication of the students and their amazing Band Director Ruthi Fruit, as well as the vibrant musical traditions of over 35 years at SCS that they represent.
If you are interested in learning more about Saipan Community School and the learning opportunities it offers from kindergarten through 8th grade, please contact Mrs. Amanda Dunn, principal, via email: principal@saipancommunityschool.com. You may also call (670) 234-6687 or visit SCS on Beach Road in Susupe.
