SUBSCRIBE to our videos: www.youtube.com www.youtube.comUnder the directions of Elden Seta, Rhona Barbosa and Grant Otomo, The 2009 Moanalua High School “Na Menehune” Marching Band and Color Guard is proud to present their 2009 Repertoire, “When Kings Go Off To War”, based off the Original Composition “In the Spring, At the Time When Kings Go Off To War” by David Holsinger. Arranged by Key Poulan. The Marching Band is known for its “extreme precision and discipline” and has been said to be one of the top 10 marching bands in the country by visiting adjudicators. “When Kings Go Off To War” Movement I. “Declaration of War” Movement II. “Prayer” Movement III. “War and the Crown of Victory” Led by Drum Majors, Greg Akamine and Joshua Kang The Ensemble is comprised of: 26 Trumpets / 5 Mellophones / 9 Trombones / 5 Baritones / 8 Tubas / 7 Snares / 4 Tenors / 5 Bass / 6 Cymbals / 20 Pit Percussion / 41 Clarinets / 25 Flutes / 24 Alto Saxophones / 6 Tenor Saxophones / 18 Flags / 12 Rifles TOTAL: 223 Recorded at the 7th Annual Moanalua High School Menehune Classic on October 17, 2009 -This was the 1st festival of the season. Participating Bands (In Appearance Order): 1. Aiea HS “Na Ali’i” Marching Band 2. Kapolei ‘Hurricane” Marching Band 3. Radford HS “Red Brigade” Marching Band 4. Leilehua HS “Mules” Marching Band 5. Kalani HS “Falcon” Marching Band 6. Mililani HS “Trojan” Marching Band 7. Pearl City HS “Charger” Marching Band 8. HOST: Moanalua “Na Menehune” Marching Band …
2009 Saratoga HS Marching Band: 2009 WBA Championships – Overall 6th Place 89.00 Saratoga HS Marching Band preforms their 2009 Entitled “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” Directed by Mr. Duane Otani and Mr. Michael Boitz Drill design by Jeff Feckler Music Arranged by Don Hill
This is a video of the 2009-2010 McNeil High School Marching Band from Austin, Texas performing their show entitled The Passion Within at the RRISD Athletic Complex (“The Palace”) on October 17, 2009 at the UIL Region 26 Marching Contest. The Passion Within was arranged by Daniel Montoya Jr. featuring the music of Tchaikovsky and Shostakovitch, percussion was written by Ian Smith and visual design was made by Pete Weber. McNeil received a division 1 for this performance (along with every other marching band from group 5A is Region 26) The McNeil Band also received 1st Place at USSBA in Kyle in group V Open, taking all caption awards (Best Colorguard, Drumline, Visuals, Effect & Music) and receiving the highest overall score in the entire competition out of 17 bands with 90.6 the week before this performance. Soloist and Bassoon Ensemble Members: Michael Hestand – Bassoon Michael Nguyen – Flute Elyssa Korban – Clarinet Ben Krech – Bassoon Sarah Patrick – Bassoon Jess Chacon – Bassoon Gemma Smith – Bassoon This video was recorded on October 17, 2009.
Official video for OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass” off of the New Album “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky”. The video was filmed live and features the Notre Dame marching band. Directed by Brian L. Perkins and OK Go. Get it at iTunes bit.ly
A start to finish chronology of Moanalua High School “Menehune” Marching Band and Color Guard 2009 performances of “When Kings Go Off to War”. In 2009, the band was “composed of 149 winds, 42 percussion, 2 Drum Majors, and a color guard consisting of 18 flags and 12 rifles. Student enrollment of Moanalua High School is 2100 students consisting of students from grades 9-12. The marching band has achieved countless numbers of awards and recognition. They have consistently received “Superior” ratings in all state marching band competitions and are well known for the extreme precision and discipline they display throughout their performances. The marching band makes annual appearances in the Aloha Week Parade, Rainbow and OIA band festivals. The band also competes in all state marching band competitions. The marching band is the most traveled of any organization in Moanalua High School. They have performed in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade twice, the Orange Bowl Parade in Miami, Florida, and the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have also performed extensively abroad. The marching band has performed in the New Year’s Day Parade in London, three times in the Osaka Midosuji World Parade in Japan, the World Expo ‘88 in Brisbane, Australia, and the International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. The “Menehune” Band is directed by Mr. Elden T. Seta, Ms. Rhona Barbosa, and Mr. Grant Otomo. They are assisted by the Moanalua High School Band Alumni Staff that …