Spring Music Festival - University of California, Irvine

UCI Athletic Bands and the Lambda Alpha chapter of
Kappa Kappa Psi present the 2 nd Annual
Spring
Music
Festival
UCI Anteater Band’s
Spring Pops Wind Symphony
UCI Monday Night Jazz Ensemble
with the Jitterbugs
Sunday, June 1, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
UCI Student Center – Monarch Bay Room

Program
Spring Pops Wind Symphony
Overture to “Candide” Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Transcribed by Clare Grundman
Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)
The Cowboys John Williams (b. 1932)
Arranged by Jim Curnow
An American Elegy
Frank Ticheli
The Black Horse Troop John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932)
Edited by Frederick Fennell
Intermission
UCI Monday Night Jazz Ensemble
Mambo Swing
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Go Daddy-O
Zoot Suit Riot
Sing, Sing, Sing
Jump, Jive & Wail
Scotty Morris
Arranged by Roger Holmes
Glenn Miller / Mitchell Parish
Transcribed by Jeff Hest
Scotty Morris
Arranged by John Berry
Steve Perry
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Louis Prima
Arranged by Mike Lewis
Louis Prima
Arranged by Roger Holmes

Spring Pops Wind Symphony
Members are listed alphabetically in order to recognize the importance
of each player's contributions. They are all principle players.
Piccolo
Yeon Choi*, Alumna
Flute
Jennifer Chen*, Biological Sciences
Yeon Choi*
Kelly Douglas, Psych and Social Behavior
Kelly Fukumoto, Info and Computer Science
Kathrina Hernandez, Biological Sciences
Elizabeth Hoang, Biological Sciences
Se Young Kim, Grad Info and Comp Sci
Katherine Lee, Biological Sciences
Susan Li, Psychology
Jasmine Lin, Undeclared
Janise Nguyen, Biological Sciences
Helen Park, Graduate Education
Manoj Radhakrishnan, Community Member
Jennifer Strange*, Biological Sciences
Cristina Tangonan*, Psy and Soc Behavior
Allison Yee, Film Studies
Clarinet
Chris Gee*, Psych and Social Behavior
Alexandria Jacobs, PSB & Criminolgy
Jason Monroy, Int’l Studies & Sociology
Ashley Plewa, Psych and Social Behavior
Stacey Rogers*, Graduate ChaMP
Eric Sanchez, Administrative Director
Laureen Tan, Alumna
Rongchung Tyan, Community Member
Jeffrey Whitaker, Community Member
Sara Ziai, Criminology
Bass Clarinet
Louisa Villegas, Community Member
Contra Bass Clarinet
Chris Kipp*, Chemistry
Alto Saxophone
Kaylene Barrera, Biological Sciences
David Gutierrez, Civil Enginnering
Andrew Kennedy, Undeclared
Paul Lee, Undeclared
Stefano Mauro, Sociology
Matthew Nguyen, Grad Info and Comp Sci
Heather Schettley, Economics
Tenor Saxophone
Sean Emmons, Humanities
Trumpet
Robert Briggs, Community Member
Richard Chung, Electrical Engineering
Drew Marshall-Lund, Political Science
Neshat Nikoomanesh, Physics
Jonathan Obest, Political Science
Mike Sison*, Info and Computer Science
F Horn
Robert Carden IV, Alumnus & Faculty
Brian Ferrer, Economics
Kyle Kawachi, Undeclared
Trombone
Stephen Aiken, Bio Sci & Mathematics
Lillian Ayala*, Anthropology
Michael Briones, Music Performance
David Payne, Civil Engineering
Steve Sefl*, Physics
Euphonium
Lam Bui, Info and Computer Science
James Cho, Electrical Enginnering
Brandon Evans*, History
William Flores, Biological Sciences
Tuba
Jun Tokeshi, Alumnus

Timpani
Ryan Karg, Alumnus
* = Kappa Kappa Psi Member
National Honorary Band Fraternity
Percussion
Cristobal Carrillo, Music Performance
Jonathan Kipp, Foothill H.S.
John Nuch, Info and Computer Science
Matt Talluto*, Grad Biological Sciences
The Spring Pops Wind Symphony operates as an extension of the UCI Anteater Band,
performing a mixture of symphonic pops, jazz, and light classics. Its origins can be traced
back to 1984, when the Anteater Band began a tradition of switching to ‘concert band’ mode
during the spring.
The Anteater Band is a flagship ensemble of the University, performing at numerous athletic
events and campus functions throughout the year. It is one of the few campus organizations
to provide an educational and performance opportunity open to all motivated instrumentalist
regardless of major and without audition. In addition to ‘classical’ music during the spring,
members gain experience performing in a wide variety of styles, such as swing, rock, pop,
and Latin. The Anteater Band and Spring Pops Wind Symphony are parts of the larger UCI
Athletic Bands, under the supervision and financial support of UCI Athletics.
Mark Hamamura, Conductor
Mark Hamamura is the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of California, Irvine,
where he oversees the Anteater Band, Zot Corps, and Spring Pops Wind Symphony, and acts
as sponsor for the Lambda Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary band
fraternity. While at UCI, he has served as founding director of the Symphonic Band, and
also composed, arranged, and conducted for the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and
various Chamber Ensembles. In addition to Kappa Kappa Psi, he holds memberships in Phi
Beta Kappa, the College Band Directors National Association, and the World Association for
Symphonic Bands and Ensembles.
Mr. Hamamura received his B.A. cum laude in Music and his M.S. in Physics from UCI, and
is currently a Ph.D. candidate. When not volunteering his spare time as a band director, he
works as a graduate research assistant at the UCI Center for Functional Onco-Imaging.
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society
whose chief aim is to assist in developing leadership and enthusiasm. Its goals are to provide
the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give its
membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social
contracts.
The Lambda Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was charted on June 1 st , 2002 at the
University of California, Irvine.

UCI Monday Night Jazz Ensemble
Conductors
Kyle Burnham
Marques Lyons
Saxophones
Chelsea Thompson (alto)
Heather Schettley (alto)
Gregory Long (alto)
Andrew Kennedy (alto)
Tracy Jones (tenor)
Jonathan Soong (tenor)
Bob Culyer (tenor)
Alex Farhat (bari)
Trombones
Michael Briones
Rob Schow
Brandon Price
Trumpets
Robert Briggs
William Higgins
Evan Lyons
Neshat Nikoomanesh
Rhythm Section & Aux Perc
Dillon Fitch (piano)
Joshua Chang (guitar)
Brian Lim (guitar)
Gene Wang (guitar)
Andrew Kapamajian (drums)
Bethany Pietrenka (piano)
Joe Dawa (drums)
Robert Hall (bass)
Jung-A "Hannah" Park (vibes/pno)
Aeon Wood (drums)
Kyle Burnham (drums)
Michael Iyanaga (guitar)
With a sudden overflow in membership, the UCI Jazz Orchestra, the primary ensemble of the
UCI Jazz Studies Program, branched into a second student ensemble. After a few quarters of
being named "UCI Jazz Band II", the official moniker of "Monday Night Jazz Ensemble"
was given to the ensemble to help distinguish it as a true second jazz band.
The Monday Night Jazz Ensemble made its debut performance at the 2002 Spring Music
Festival. Designed for intermediate level jazz players, the group continues to grow while
learning valuable techniques in ensemble playing, improvisation, sight-reading skills and
overall musical leadership.
Jitterbugs Swing Dance Club
The Jitterbugs appear in tonight's concert as the guests of the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble.
The Jitterbugs spend their academic year giving free swing dancing lessons at the UCI
Anthill Pub & Grille. They also travel to different swing dance venues and perform or give
lessons. Some of the dances they teach are: Lindy Hop, Balboa & Shag. They welcome all
people, of all ages and dancing abilities.
Marques Lyons, Conductor
Marques Lyons is a graduate student at the University of California, Irvine. He's currently
studying to obtain an M.F.A. degree in Jazz Performance & Composition. He received his
Bachelor’s Degree from UCI in Spring 1999. After 2 1/2 years of working in various bands
around Southern California, Marques decided to return to school to obtain a Master's Degree.
He's currently studying trombone with George McMullen, the musical director for the Brian
Setzer Orchestra, and composition with Kei Akagi, Miles Davis' last recorded keyboard
player. He ultimately hopes to establish a career in music, be it teaching, business or
performance.

Kyle Burnham, Conductor
Kyle Burnham, Drumset/composition, is an active jazz musician in the Southern California
jazz scene. He currently holds a B.A. degree in music composition from Cal State University
Bakersfield and is currently pursuing an M.F.A. in jazz studies from UCI. Kyle has studied
drumset under notable drummers such as Peter Erskine, Bruce Becker, Steve Houghton and
Sherman Ferguson. He has studied composition under Dr. Doug Davis and Kei Akagi. Kyle
has won several awards as a drummer and as a composer which include being a three time
winner of best drummer and best composer/arranger at the Pacific Collegiate Jazz festival at
UC Berkeley; as well as a two time winner of first prize in the "New Direction" composition
contest sponsored by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Kyle has also had the privilege
to play with the following jazz greats: Randy Brecker, Conte Candoli, Ernie Watts, Bill
Waltrous, Kris Tiner, Darek Oles, and Wadada Leo Smith.
Spring Music Festival
The mission of the Spring Music Festival is to bring together UCI's “intermediate” level
instrumental music ensembles and provide a public performance opportunity for their
members. In particular, we believe that such an opportunity provides the growing musician
with an invaluable educational experience, and allows participating ensembles to focus and
work towards a common goal of excellence in performance. Last year, the Spring Music
Festival accounted for the sole public performance opportunity of an estimated 70% of all
non-music majors involved in Music Department instrumental ensembles during the Spring
Quarter.
United by the ideal that concerts such as this are a vital and necessary component to our
growth and development as musicians, the Lamda Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, UCI
Athletic Bands, and the Directors and Members of the participating ensembles have worked
together to bring you this event. The Spring Music Festival receives no university financial
support, and relies entirely on donations for its production. Hence you, the listening
audience, have played a crucial role in making this event possible. Thank you for your
support!

Acknowledgements
Spring Music Festival
Neil Hamamura, Forte Recording
UCI Scheduling & Conference Service
UCI Student Center
UCI Anteater Band
Blake Sasaki, Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Promotions, UCI Athletics
Bob Chichester, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation, UCI Athletics
Dan Guererro, Former Director of Athletics, UCI Athletics
Ed Carroll, Associate Athletic Director, Financial Affairs, UCI Athletics
Torre Chisholm, Associate Athletic Director, Development & Marketing, UCI Athletics
Denis Wisco, Assistant Director for Marketing & Promotions, UCI Athletics
Leah Kuan, Marketing & Promotions Assistant, UCI Athletics
Cheryl Tan, Travel & Purchasing Manager, UCI Athletics
Terre Woods-Jones, Business Manager, UCI Athletics
Zachary Wallace, Assistant Director for Development & Marketing, UCI Athletics
Dr. Ralph Cicerone, Chancellor, UCI
UCI Office of Student Affairs
Dr. Manuel N. Gomez, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, UCI
Dr. Robert Carden IV, Band Alumnus
Sharon Mahler, Band Alumna
Sally Avila, Administrative Assistant, UCI Music Department
Shirley Field, Department Manager, UCI Music Department
Matt Kerns, Anaheim Band Instruments
UCI Music Department
UCI Monday Night Jazz Ensemble
Professor Kei Akagi, Director of Jazz Studies, UCI Music Department
Erin Matheny, Jitterbugs
Special thanks to the family and friends of the Members of the
Spring Pops Wind Symphony, UCI Monday Night Jazz Ensemble, and the Jitterbugs.
A very special thank you to tonight’s audience. Your donations have made this concert
possible, as we receive no university financial support for this event.
Thank you again for giving us the gift of music.
For additional information regarding UCI Bands, please visit our website at:
http://music.arts.uci.edu/bands