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April 13, 2024
2nd Annual Fundraiser
Organized by local high school students
Co-organizers:
O MUSE Music Arts Academy;
CCC-CAPE Youth Mental Health;
Sponsors:
Diamond Sponsors
Academic Collaboration for Excellence LLC
Troy Sweet Home Inc.
Yanggu Huatai
Gold Sponsor
Emperor Garden穿越
Silver Sponsor
Sparx Fine Chinese Cuisine
Clifton Park Center Mall
In-kind Donation:
One Studio Photography;
QLZ Clothing and Toy Store &Express顺丰快递;
The Littles Play & Cafe;
Time and Date and Venue
1:00pm-2:00pm Activities;
2:00pm-3:15pm Performance
Clifton Park ⽼年活动中⼼
6 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park, NY, 12065
Performance
Charity Artwork
Sale Bake
Book Signing
Face Painting
Free Dance
Raffle
Activities
PROGRAM
1. MC
2. Guests Remarks
3. Fur Elise by Beethoven - Piano Solo
4. High Hopes - Singing
5. Upwards to the Moon - Dance
6. Chinese Folk Dance
7. Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon- Piano Solo
8. Beahmamokate - Indian Group Dance
9. Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 by Chopin - Piano Solo
10. Worldly Tavern by Jay Chou - Violin Solo
11. My Way & Stand by Me - Band/Chamber Music
12. The House I Live - Singing
-------------------------------- Charlotte Ziqing Chen & Maxine Lit
----------------------------------------------------- Emily Speenburgh
---------------------------------------- Phil & O Muse Children Choir
-------------------------------------------------------- Chryceis Hollars
----------------------------------------------------------- Xinhua Dance
-------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Qi
------------------------------------------ Sherya Gilla & Pranali Rodda
--------------------------------------------------------------- William Xu
------------------------------------------------- Charlotte Ziqing Chen
------------------------------------------ O Muse Music Arts Academy
------------------------------------------------------------- Philip Barrett
PROGRAM BIO
Für Elise
Performer: Emily Speenburgh
Emily Speenburgh is a multi-passionate 5th-grade student in the Shenendehowa Central School District. In addition to the piano, Emily is into her second year of playing the violin in her school's orchestra. For fun, she enjoys playing outside with her friends, playing video games, the game of chess, and reading. She enjoys summer vacations and traveling, and lives in Clifton Park with her mom and cat named Frankie.
Für Elise is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. The score was not published until 1867, forty years after the composer's death in 1827. Emily loves playing this beautiful piece, and she would like to share it with you.
Phil Barrett is presently in his thirteenth
term as Clifton Park Town Supervisor
and also holds the esteemed position of
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Saratoga County. As the longest-serving
Town Supervisor in Clifton Park's history,
Supervisor Barrett brings extensive
experience and leadership to his role.
Beyond his professional duties, Phil
takes pride in his role as a devoted
husband and father. He cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Dr. Li Barrett, and their two young sons, Cole and Chase. In his leisure moments, Phil finds joy in singing songs by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
O MUSE Music Arts Academy’s Children Choir
High Hopes
Performers:
Phil Barrett & O MUSE Music Arts Academy Children Choir( Director: Daisy Jungtzu Lin. Singers: 徐鹿铭 Terence Xu, 何麦 Austin Joy, 林莉娅 Olivia lin, 山本咲绘 Sae Yamamoto, 王芯彤 Avery Wong. )
"High Hopes" stands as one of Frank Sinatra's most uplifting and iconic songs, resonating with its timeless optimism and indomitable spirit. Originally written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for the 1959 film "A Hole in the Head," Sinatra's rendition of "High Hopes" quickly became a cherished anthem of perseverance and determination. With its catchy melody and inspiring lyrics, the song celebrates the triumph of optimism over adversity, urging listeners to reach for their dreams with unwavering confidence and unwavering resolve. Sinatra's charismatic delivery infuses the song with a sense of hopefulness and infectious energy, making "High Hopes" a perennial favorite that continues to uplift and inspire audiences across generations.
Upwards to the Moon
Dancer: Chryceis Hollars
Chryceis Hollars, a sophomore, is deeply engaged in a diverse array of hobbies, clubs, and activities. As the vice-president of Emma Starpoint, she passionately fundraises for and supports children with autism. Chryceis is an active member of the Spanish Honors Society, serves as secretary for her school's Science Olympiad Team, and holds the treasurer position for the local CCC-CAPE organization.
Beyond her academic and extracurricular pursuits, Chryceis is an avid reader, writer, singer, and musician, proficient in flute and piano. Committed to community service, she has earned recognition with the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award for accumulating over 300 hours of volunteering in a single year.
This performance is a graceful and powerful fan dance performed by a competition dancer with dual fans that flow like water. The song’s instrumentals are beautifully melancholy, and paired with the partly traditional and modern fan dance, both will hold your attention as the music rises, builds, and crescendos.
The Chasing of Colored Clouds and the Moon
Performers: Summer Qi
The Chasing of Colored Clouds and the Moon is a piece of music beloved by overseas Chinese listeners. It was composed by the modern Chinese musician Ren Guang and adapted by Wang Jianzhong. The entire melody of the piece is beautiful and smooth, with gentle tunes resembling drifting colored clouds chasing the bright moonlight, bringing a sense of warmth and tranquility. Now, let's invite Qí Xiàyī to perform this beautiful piano piece for everyone.
Brahmamokate
Performers: Shreya Gillla & Pranali Rodda
Shreya Gillela is a freshman in high school with a passion for the arts and creative expression. As an artist, she explores various forms of dance and music, finding inspiration in their diverse styles and rhythms. Additionally, Shreya channels her creativity into writing, crafting short stories and poems that reflect her personal experiences and insights.
Notably, Shreya has achieved a significant milestone by publishing her debut children's fantasy novel, "The Hidden Realm." This accomplishment highlights her dedication to storytelling and her imaginative prowess.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Shreya is deeply committed to community service. She actively volunteers with several organizations, including her local library, Girls Inc, and Skribbler's magazine. Through her volunteer work, Shreya demonstrates her compassion and desire to make a positive impact in the world around her.
Shreya Gillela will be offering her books, "The Hidden Realm," along with her paintings, to raise funds for children with autism at the Emma StarPoint Second Annual Fundraiser.
The song Brahmamokate was written by the poet-saint Annamacharya, the composition of Brahmamokate deeply resonates with its lyrics and profound spiritual significance.
The opening lines of Brahmamokate, known as the Pallavi, sets the tone for the song. These lines convey a truth; that the universe is unified and a supreme consciousness exists. It celebrates the unity of all existence and recognizes divinity in everything.
Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1
Performer: William Xu
William Xu is 11 years old, and he is a 7th Grader at Acadia Middle School. William started playing piano at age 6, taught by Professor Daisy Jungtzu Lin, and currently Professor Young Kim, starting in September, 2023.
William received two Outstanding with Distinctions for NYSMATA Auditions, once in 2019 and once in 2022. He received a 2nd prize in The Great Piano Masters “Rudolph Kehrer Edition” International Piano Competition in July of 2022. He also received a perfect score of 100 in his NYSSMA Level 6 this year. He also received 1st place in the Novice category of the 21st edition of the Capital District Council for Young Musicians (CDCYM) Chopin Piano Competition in September, 2022.
He also has many other hobbies, including a variety of sports, math, and playing the violin. On the violin, he received an A+ in NYSSMA Level 6.
The Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 was composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1836. Both of them were dedicated to Josef Dessauer. These were his first published polonaises. The Polonaise opens with a fiery Allegro appassionato in C-sharp minor, the primary theme preceded by descending octaves. The section climaxes with a series of virtuosic arpeggio figures which give way to a tender melody. This is then followed by a repetition of the theme. After this opening section, there is a new theme introduced in the enharmonic D-flat major. This new theme is then developed and followed by a new left hand melody, which increases the tension until a repeat of the meno mosso. The piece ends in abrupt quietness.
Hong Chen Ke Zhan
Performer: Charlotte
Charlotte, a student at Emma Willard School, channels her creativity and imagination into her passion for visual arts and playing the violin. Actively engaged in various activities at school, Charlotte is a member of the Empire State Youth Orchestra and editor clubs, demonstrating her diverse interests and commitment to extracurricular involvement.
As the president of Emma Starpoint, Charlotte plays a pivotal role in fundraising efforts for children with autism, both locally and in her home country. Inspired by her visit to an institution for children with autism back home, Charlotte witnessed firsthand their challenges and circumstances. Motivated to make a difference, she volunteered at the institution, offering art therapy sessions to children and assisting with violin classes, igniting their interest in music during school breaks.
Charlotte's dedication to both her artistic pursuits and her philanthropic endeavors reflects her compassionate nature and drive to positively impact her community, both near and far.
Hong Chen Ke Zhan by Jay Zhou is a famous Chinese pop song that embedded traditional Chinese lyrics and melodies. The melody brings a sense of old times Chinese stories, with beautiful guzheng and piano in the background, it brings a sense of sadness and loneliness. Now let’s invite Charlotte on stage to perform this beautiful song for everyone.
“My Way" is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude""My Way" represents the quintessentially American outlook that nothing in life matters more than living on your own terms.
"Stand by Me" is a song originally performed in 1961 by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King and written by him, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song is about love and if someone who you love very much is beside you then you will not feel scared of anything.
My Way & Stand by Me
Performers:
Dalton Burrello( Flutist- O MUSE Academy’s instructor), Stephen McClain( Drummer- O MUSE Academy’s instructor), Moses Torrse ( Bassist) , Leo Srivathanakul( Cellist), and Austin Cao( Violist)
【Dalton Burrello】Flutist
Dalton Burrello is a music educator teaching in Fort Plain, NY. He also teaches private lessons at O MUSE Music Arts Academy( piano, violin, and woodwinds). As a multi-instrumentalist and woodwind doubler, Dalton has performed in wind ensembles, orchestras, chamber woodwind and brass groups, as well as pit orchestras for musicals.
【Stephen McClain】Drummer
Stephen McClain is a drummer and drum teacher from O MUSE Music Arts Academy who has been playing since the age of 3. He graduated from The College of Saint Rose Music Industry Program in 2022. He loves music and loves to play various styles.
【Moses Torres】 Bassist
Moses Torres is a bass player from the Capital Region. He has studied audio engineering at SUNY Schenectady. He has played in rock, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and classical ensembles.
【Leo Srivathanakul】Cellist
Leo Srivathanakul is a sophomore at Shenendehowa High School, who aspires to become an aerospace engineer at NASA. He has many interests, some in STEM and robotics, Music, Astronomy, and athletics. He has been interested in music since he was a child, (and to keep up with Asian standards) he started playing piano at the age of 5 while simultaneously pursuing cello, where he has completed NYSSMA 6 piano evaluation as well as NYSSMA 4 cello festival.
【Austin Cao】Violist
Austin Cao has been playing viola since 4th grade (7 years). He is a member of the Empire State Youth Symphony Orchestra (ESYO), as well as being principal of Shaker High School orchestra. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, lifting weights, and creating content for my YouTube Channel.
The House I Live In
Performers: Phil Barrett
Phil Barrett is presently in his thirteenth term as Clifton Park Town Supervisor and also holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Saratoga County. As the longest-serving Town Supervisor in Clifton Park's history, Supervisor Barrett brings extensive experience and leadership to his role. Beyond his professional duties, Phil takes pride in his role as a devoted husband and father. He cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Dr. Li Barrett, and their two young sons, Cole and Chase. In his leisure moments, Phil finds joy in singing songs by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
"The House I Live In" is a timeless classic performed by the legendary Frank Sinatra, renowned for its poignant message and Sinatra's emotive delivery. Written by Abel Meeropol (under the pseudonym Lewis Allan) and Earl Robinson in 1943, this song serves as a powerful anthem advocating for unity and equality in a diverse society. With its stirring lyrics and Sinatra's soulful interpretation, "The House I Live In" remains an enduring testament to the values of tolerance, compassion, and the universal longing for a world where all are treated with dignity and respect.