Con Brio! - Redmond Region Orchestra Boosters · stemmed from that classroom, my best and dearest...

On Thursday, May 12th,

Barrage from Alberta, Canada,

presented their unique electric

strings sound at the RHS

Performing Arts Center.

The theatre was packed with

orchestra students and their

families. Even better, 30 stu-

dents were able to participate

in a workshop with Barrage

and then perform on stage.

Thank you Barrage, and con-

gratulations to the students

who performed:

Violin 1

Samara Cline (RHS), Sue Gey-

ser (RJH), Xavier Graham (RJH),

Grant Hanner (JHS), Emma

Jacobsen (RHS), Gavin Lee

(RHS), Chanson Kuo (RJH),

Shawnery Lin (RJH), Kaitlin

Puryear (RHS)

Violin 2

Vashnavi Thota (RJH), Jerui

Wang (RJH), Taylor DeHass

(JHS), Adam Dopierala (JHS),

Joel Frostad (JHS), Leah Ma-

rone (JHS), Anna Pronk (JHS)

Viola

Aaron Dietrich (RJH), Faith

Foreman (RJH), Angela Page

(RHS), Sarah Smith (JHS), Reid

Watson (JHS)

Cello

Cameron Akker (RHS), Colin

Higashi (JHS), Stephen Johnson

(JHS), Matthew Paige (JHS),

Seth Retzlaff (JHS)

Bass

Albert Daschle (RHS), Peter

Geyser (RHS), Chris Potter

(JHS)

Thank You Barrage—A Great Concert! June 2011

Volume 3, Issue 3

Thank you

Barrage!

1

Fare Thee Well

Seniors

2-5

Mustang

Symphony

6

Disneyland Recap 6

Redmond Region Brag Bag

7

Save the Date: Orchestra BBQ on September 1st!

8

RROB Official

Business

8

Inside this issue:

Con

Brio! * An Italian music term meaning “With Brilliance”

P a g e 2 Con Brio ! J u n e 2 0 1 1

Fare Thee Well, Seniors… We Will Miss You!

Liz Blum Instrument: Cello

Orchestra career: Started 4th grade

and have been conducted by the

fabulous Fergie since 7th grade

Orchestra high points: Carnegie Hall

in New York City!

Plans after RHS: Plan to study Envi-

ronmental Science at the University

of California, Davis.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thanks for putting up

with my loud craziness. I figure if you didn’t have to put up

with my interruptions in class the past 6 years, we would

have had more than 5400 minutes more rehearsal time :) I

will miss you and your amazing passion for our success so

much. you have inspired me to continue cello and taught

me that with hard work and focus, anything is possible :)

Melissa Boyer Instrument: Bass

Orchestra career: Emily Dickinson

Elementary Orchestra 4th–6th grade,

Redmond High School Orchestra 7th

grade, Evergreen Junior High Orches-

tra 8th–9th grade, Redmond High

School Chamber Orchestra 10th–12th

grade

Orchestra high points: Never having to whine about sitting

at the front of the orchestra or leading an ensemble be-

cause basses just don’t do that.

Plans after RHS: Washington State University, hopefully

getting into the Honors Pre-Admit Pre-Vet program (all

that “Pre-“stuff just means after I finish that I have four

more years of school, ugh) and becoming a veterinarian.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: 6 years, that’s like, a

third of my life. You have known me for a third of my life

ha ha ha. I suppose it’s about time I tried something new,

but your orchestra classes will always be what kept me

playing. Good luck with freshmen at the high school, you’ll

need it!

Aralyn Davis Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: Norman Rockwell

Elementary 4th -6th grade, Redmond

Junior High School 7th-9th grade,

Redmond High School 10th-12th

grade

Orchestra high points: Carnegie Hall

Field Trip, Disneyland Field Trip

Plans after RHS: I will go to Bellevue Community College.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thanks for the amazing

opportunities that we as orchestra students have gotten

over these six years. The experiences from field trips to

everyday rehearsal in class has made music that much

important for me to keep in my life. Thanks again.

Darien French-Owen Instrument: Cello, Flute

Orchestra career: Began playing cello in 10th grade, joined

String Orchestra in 11th.

Orchestra high points: Playing a Bach cello suite move-

ment in front of the class.

Plans after RHS: Stanford University

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thank you for helping me

to learn a new instrument and providing me with an enjoy-

able end to my day.


Rachel Herron

Instrument: Viola

Orchestra career: Clyde Hill Elemen-

tary, 5th grade; The Bear Creek School,

6th grade; Chinook Middle School, 7th

& 8th grade; Evergreen Junior High

School, 9th grade; Redmond Senior

High School, 10th-12th grade

Orchestra high points: New York, Dis-

ney Land, and basically every other day in orchestra be-

cause there is no "ordinary" day in orchestra.

Plans after RHS:

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thank you for being such

an amazing teacher. You've helped us travel to so many

awesome places and I've made some memories in orches-

tra that I'll never forget. Orchestra has consistently been

the one class of the day where I can always be myself and I

will truly miss the class and you! Thanks for being suppor-

tive and patient with me while I hopped back and forth

between orchestras. I'm really glad you encouraged me to

continue playing my senior year, it was well worth it!

Raluca Ifrim Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: One year in String Orchestra.

Orchestra high points: Playing Folk Tune Air at the festival.

Plans after RHS: I’m going to study computer science at

MIT.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: I had a good first year in

orchestra. Thank you!

Emma Jacobsen

Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: Dickinson Elementary,

4th-6th grade. Then spent my first year

with Fergie as a bewildered 7th grader

with the RHS orchestra. Finally an orches-

tra class was instated at EJH, so for 8th

and 9th grade I spent my remaining Jr.

High career with Fergie. Inglemoor HS for

10th grade. Then I came back and spent my Jr and Senior

year here at Redmond! =D

Orchestra high points: DISNEY! That was such a blast!!!

Plans after RHS: Attending the University of MONTANA,

Missoula!

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: In reality orchestra was

my hub all through high school. Most all of my friendships

stemmed from that classroom, my best and dearest

memories were made there and all of that couldn't have

been possible without Mrs. Ferguson. She really made it a

place to learn and have a crazy great time everyday, for

that she deserves a standing ovation.

Koyo Kim Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: RJH Orchestra, 7th

-9th grade; RHS Orchestra, 10-12th

grade; Seattle Youth Symphony Or-

chestra, 7th-12th grade; Academy

Chamber Orchestra, 9th-10th grade

Orchestra high points: Disneyland

2011

Plans after RHS: University of Southern California, Engi-

neering and music (violin performance) double major

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: You’re like my second

mom. Love you!!


Congrats, Class of 2011!

Madelyn Kinzer

Instrument: Cello

Orchestra career: Redmond Junior High

Orchestra, 7th-9th grades; Redmond

High School Chamber Orchestra, 10th-

12th grades.

Orchestra high points: The churro lady.

Plans after RHS: The Evergreen State

College

Parting Words to Mrs. Ferguson: Once upon a time, there

was a muffin. And then I ate it, and it was delicious. More

importantly, thanks for everything.

Alex Loong Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: Rockwell, 5th-6th grade; RJH, 7th-9th

grade; RHS, 10th-12th grade

Orchestra high points: When Kyu broke the Tower of Ter-

ror at Disneyland.

Plans after RHS: Aerospace Engineering

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thanks for the last six

years for the crazy ride. “Impossible vs. nothing.”

Mana Maloney Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: Rockwell Elementary

Orchestra, 4th-6th grades; Redmond

Junior High Orchestra, 7th-9th grades;

Redmond High School Orchestra, 10th-

12th grades

Orchestra high points: Disneyland trip

and performing at Carnegie Hall

Plans after RHS: I will be attending Smith College where I

plan to pursue a degree in Biological Sciences.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: I am grateful to have

worked with an orchestra teacher with such passion and

unparalleled dedication. Thank you for six wonderful years

of music!

Lorne Mongeau Instrument: Viola

Orchestra career: Ever since 4th grade.

Orchestra high points: Disneyland, New York, Idaho trip.

Plans after RHS: Mt. San Antonio College of L.A.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: It’s been great all these

years and very entertaining and plan to continue playing

my instrument after high school.

Angela Page Instrument: Viola/ Violin

Orchestra Career: Evergreen

Jr. High 7th to 9th grade, RHS

10th to 12th grade.

Orchestra high points: Going

to Carnegie Hall in 2009,

All State Orchestra in

2010, the All State Solo En-

semble Festival in 2010, going

to All Northwest this year and Disneyland!!!!!

Plans after RHS: Going to Central Washington University

and Major in music (either teaching, performing or com-

posing)

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: I will miss you soooo

much because you have inspired me to become a music

teacher. I enjoyed being one of your students for past six

years! Thanks a million miles for being a kind hearted per-

son whom wants everyone to achieve. :)


Andrew Pang Instrument: Violin/Viola/Piano/Flute

Orchestra career: Elementary school

orchestra, 4th-6th; junior high honor

orchestra; high school orchestra.

Orchestra high points: Transcribing

movie music.

Plans after RHS: University of Washing-

ton

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thanks for being an awe-

some and understanding teacher. It has been very enter-

taining being in orchestra class. I will visit often. :) - DJ

Pangsta

“You think playing piano is easy? Com play this then

*starts playing * BEAT THAT.”

“Hans Zimmer is my idol. Except for John Williams.”

“A penny saved is a penny earned… until someone cons it

from you. JOOOOONNN!!”

Anand Raghuraman Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: 8th-12th grade

Orchestra high points: You took me to

Carnegie Hall!

Plans after RHS: Duke University

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thank

you so much for all your hard work over

these past five years! Wow...has it really

been five years? I've had a blast every step of the way.

Whether it was intentionally twisting my pegs way flat to

prolong tuning, clapping on the offbeats when the violas

were practicing their rhythms, or secretly playing Pachel-

bel with Alex and Chris during ensemble rehearsal, my

orchestra experience has been simply amazing. It's been a

privilege to be a part of your orchestras. You've exposed

me to so many different types of music, helped me be-

come a better player. I can't thank you enough for your

dedication and sheer awesomeness. Can't wait for those

amazing card parties!

Nicholas Rogers Instrument: Cello

Orchestra career: Juanita Elementary,

4th grade; Emily Dickinson Elementary,

5th-6th grades; Evergreen Junior High

7th- 9th grades; Redmond High Cham-

ber 10th- 12th grades.

Orchestra high points: Performing at

Carnegie Hall, Disneyland and String

Jam '10.

Plans after RHS: Pursuing an Engineering degree at Seattle

Pacific University and playing with the Symphonic Wind

Ensemble.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: Thanks for all your hard

work these 6 years I’ve been under your baton. It’s been

an honor being your student, and you’ll always be my fa-

vorite teacher by far. Your teaching philosophy has

brought out the best in me. Also, thanks for convincing

me to not quit orchestra when I was a naïve little 8th

grader who wanted to switch to drums.

Karuna Sato Instrument: Violin

Orchestra career: Rockwell Ele-

mentary Orchestra, 4th-6th

grades; RJH Orchestra, 7th-9th

grades; RHS Orchestra, 10th-

12th grades

Orchestra high points: Going to

New York and performing at

Carnegie Hall!

Plans after RHS: Going to college and studying to become

a nurse.

Parting words to Mrs. Ferguson: These past 6 years in

orchestra has really made me become a stronger musician.

You have inspired me to keep up with music, and taught

me the importance of music. I enjoyed being in orchestra,

it is a class I will never forget and I am certain I will keep

up with music throughout the rest of my life. You are such

an amazing teacher and I had a wonderful time being in

your class. Thank you so much Mrs. Ferguson! I will miss

you!

Disneyland Trip A Great Success!


The pirates, the rides, the sun, the recording session,

the concert… it was a great week at the Magic Kingdom

for our orchestras! After months of fundraising and

rehearsals, orchestra members loaded their instru-

ments and gear onto the truck and then headed off to

Disney, where their performance met with rave re-

views. It was a perfect way to cap off a very busy year,

and you can bet we’ll be back.

Don’t Miss the Mustang Symphony!

An After-School Symphony

Orchestra For Class Credit

Coming to Redmond High School: September 2011

Attention high school students (including incoming

sophomores): Do you want the chance to play with a

full symphony orchestra?

Well, starting this fall, you will be able to do that with

the brand new Mustang Symphony class! The Mustang

Symphony is open to all Orchestra and Band students at

Redmond HS. It is offered as a for-credit class after

school for 2 hours for just 2 days a week. Like the jazz

bands and jazz choirs, the only requirement is that you

are a part of one of the Orchestras or Bands (or Choirs)

during the regular class day.

It will be conducted by our own Maestro Ferguson and

will offer opportunities for performance and possibly

even competition. Plus, you'll get to be part of that big

symphony sound. (FYI - Mrs. Ferguson is setting her

eyes on New York in 2012-2013 and she wants to take a

symphony orchestra if possible!)

If you missed the sign-up during spring registration, just

let your counselor know that you want to add it to your

schedule.

Don’t miss out! Become a part of the Redmond Re-

gion’s newest musical venture.


Redmond Region Brag Bag

Orchestra students at all levels

have been excelling in local and

statewide competitions.

JUNIOR HIGH NORTHLAKE SOLO

& ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

Congratulations to the students

who performed at the Northlake

Junior High Solo & Ensemble

Festival on April 16th.

RJH 7th grade orchestra: Sam

Brick, Li Ding, Tyler Holmen,

Chloe Jenkins, Adarsh Karnati,

Chanson Kuo, Atulio Madhurgiri,

Adit Murali, Anand Nambakam,

Adrian Pang, Zane Patras, Yumi

Shridhar, Emily Steitzer, Kaito

Suzuki, Vaishnavi Thota, Sophie

Tracy, Allison Tran, Andrew

Wang, Jierui Wang, Yujin Yang,

Ellen Yin, Yoon Kyung Yoo.

RJH Advanced Orchestra: Tian-

Ai Aldridge, Mei Brunson, Yeska

Cherkashina, Divya Cerhukupalli,

Christina Dias, Aaron Deitrich,

Makoto Emura, Allison Fann,

Adam Figurelle, Eliza Garcia,

Susan Geyser, Kendrick Griffin,

Will Hafner, Riley Harris, Samhita

Karnati, Eric Klassen, Michael

Krum, Sarina Lamanna, Atticus

Liu, Alonna Mitz, Stevie Moran,

Arash Muntazir, Alka Pai, Monica

Pan, Eric Quach, Brittany Quan,

Kathie Schildt, Brian Shen, Inbo

Shim, Shaan Shridhar, Keito Su-

zuki, Michael Vaschillo, Brain

Wang, Jennifer Yeh

EJH orchestra: “Tango” Quartet:

Cassie Clemente, Michelle Hie-

bert, Kevin Um, Markus Zimmer-

man; “Concerto for Strings in D”

Quartet: Samantha Cobb, Joy

Fay, Celia Langford, Lauren Mar-

tini, Marion Reader; “Old English

Dance” Trio: Chandana Kulkarni,

Chelsea Mayer, Yana Pavlovskiy;

and “The Elephant” – bass solo,

Liliana Lamanna.

NORTHLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL &

STATE COMPETITION

Congratulations to the Redmond

HS orchestra students who par-

ticipated in the Northlake Solo &

Ensemble Festival on February

12th. The winners and first al-

ternates from that festival then

moved on to compete at State.

Those students performed at the

WMEA/WIAA State Solo & En-

semble Competition on April

29th and 30th at Central Wash-

ington University. Although none

of our students placed, all of

them received overall Superior

ratings. Congratulation to:

Andrew Pang—Viola Solo

Albert Daschle—String Bass

Solo

4 K Duet: Koyo Kim

& Kyu Kim—Strings

Small Ensemble

Koyo Kim—Violin Solo

Jennie Kim—Viola Solo

NORTHLAKE ORCHESTRA

FESTIVAL: HS & JH

On March 8th, the Evergreen

and Redmond JH orchestras per-

formed at the 2011 JH Northlake

Orchestra Festival. All three or-

chestras delivered outstanding

performances!

On March 22nd, the RHS orches-

tras performed at the 2011 HS

Northlake Orchestra Festival.

Both the String Orchestra and

the Chamber Orchestra received

overall Superior ratings.

MUSIC IS GOOD FOR YOU! Our orchestra students make beautiful music. Just as

important, they are building brain power. As a group

of neuroscientists recently noted, music training re-

shapes the brain in ways that convey broader cogni-

tive benefits. Music lessons, they say, improve IQ and

nourish memory, coordination, and attentiveness.

Let’s make sure our students continue to have the opportunities that a

strong and well-rounded music program brings: support the Redmond

Region Orchestra Boosters with your tax-deductible donation. We support

instruments, music, travel, competitions, and the extras that ensure all our

students have the chance to perform at their best.

To learn how to donate—and to read more about the recent studies at-

testing to the benefits of music study, please visit our web site:

www.RedmondOrchestras.org.

REDMOND REGION ORCHESTRA

BOOSTERS (RROB) supports school

orchestra programs in the Redmond

Region of the Lake Washington

School District.

RROB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit or-

ganization. Donations are tax-

deductible to the full extent of the

law.

Join Us! All parents and legal guardi-

ans of students enrolled in an Or-

chestra class at Redmond HS, Ever-

green JH and Redmond JH are full,

voting members of RROB.

We meet on the second Monday of

every month during the school year

in the RHS choir room at 7:30 pm.

These are open meetings and all are

welcome to attend.

RROB Officers (2010-2011)

President: Mary Bourguignon

Vice President: Currently open

Secretary: Hannah Rogers (acting)

Treasurer: Sandy Davis

RROB Contact Information

www.RedmondOrchestras.org

RedmondRegionOrchestra

[email protected]

RROB Mailing Address

16541 Redmond Way | PMB #385-C

Redmond, WA 98052-4482

RROB Financial Update

As of May 15, 2011, the RROB has a

balance of $4,880.61.

RROB Orchestras and Pathways

High School

Redmond High School

Paula C. Ferguson, Director

Junior High School

Redmond Junior High

Paula C. Ferguson Director

Evergreen Junior High

Keira Ferguson, Director

Elementary

Alcott Elementary

Dickinson Elementary

Einstein Elementary

Wilder Elementary

Rosa Parks Elementary

Susan Krebs & Rachel Harris,

Directors

Audubon Elementary

Mann Elementary

Redmond Elementary

Rockwell Elementary

Nancy McKay & Olga Dolgaya,

Directors

Redmond Region Orchestra Boosters

Thursday, September 1st 6:00-8:00 PM

Perrigo Park Picnic Shelter

RROB invites all Redmond High

School, Evergreen Junior High and

Redmond Junior High orchestra stu-

dents and their families to our 4th

Annual Orchestra Barbeque. Join us

to eat, play volleyball and enjoy a

nice summer evening with fellow

students, their families, Mrs. Fergu-

son, and Ms. Ferguson! Alumni are

welcome.

What to bring:

1. $5 per person or $15 per family to

cover hamburgers, veggie burgers,

hot-dogs, buns, condiments, paper

products and park rental fee.

2. Drinks, a salad or a dessert ac-

cording to the student’s last name:

A-I Salads

J-O Desserts

P-Z Chilled drinks (12 pack soda,

water or juice)

Save the Date: 4th Annual Orchestra BBQ!


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