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Performing and Recording - California Trip Days 3 & 4

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The concert band and strings orchestra performed on the Disney stage today. They did a great job representing Hanalani and showcasing their talents. "It was fun to perform at a bigger venue, and it was rewarding to perform after months of hard work. My peers in the strings orchestra also made the experience amazing." -- Lauren Muraoka. Concert choir had a Disney workshop and learned a song from Princess and the Frog and Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Lilo and Stitch and recorded both songs at the end of their workshop. "The workshop taught us [choir] tips about recording tracks and professional singing techniques. We overall learned how to sound better as an individual and as a group. We improved exponentially." -- Kyla George.

Concert choir gave a stellar performance on the Disney stage, and they got several compliments after their performance. "I think it was the best we have ever performed, and I am so proud of everyone in the choir. We have improved significantly since the beginning of the year."  -- Kyla George

Concert band and strings orchestra had a combined Disney workshop. They recorded pieces from Princess and the Frog, Lion King, and Cars 2. They recorded the pieces in a professional studio under the guidance of a professional musician. He gave them constructive criticism about dynamics, intonation, and rhythm. After they perfected the piece, they listened to their recording playing in the background of the corresponding scene in the movie. "The instructor had a lot of knowledge to pass on, and he was very enthusiastic and motivated." -- Ryllen Abeshima 

After the recordings were done, the students had a question and answer session about what it takes to be a studio musician. One piece of advice that the instructor gave was significant: "you don't rise to the occasion you default to your training." This means that it is only through practicing and perfecting a piece that you can give a perfect performance. Hard work will be evident in any performance. 

At the end of Thursday, the fine arts directors treated all the fine arts students to dessert from Joe's Italian Ice as a congratulations for all their hard work. 

Thank you to Disney for allowing us to perform and attend workshops! Great job students! 

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