Winter Concert 2021

After a long period of online instruction and virtual performances, the Moanalua Middle School orchestras returned to in-person performances on Saturday, 11 December, at the amazing Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center. To view the Winter Concert 2021: Gift of Music performance on YouTube, click on the image or text below.

Giocoso Strings

“I really enjoyed the performance. I like the feeling of giving people a performance they would never forget. I love how the sound echoes at the end of each song and how the stage lights shine brightly above you.”

–String Orchestra student

Giocoso Strings: Rudolph

Giocoso Strings: Cellists and bassists

“Yes, I was nervous on stage. My heart was racing, and I was scared that I’d mess up, and make a mistake. But then I remembered that I wasn’t alone. Everyone else was right there with me. We’d all practiced and worked hard for this. And it was time to show the world what we got. Other than that, by hearing the music, and feeling its energy resound from all around me, I was able to enjoy myself and feel the music, losing myself, and letting all my worries flow out with every stroke of my bow.”

–Giocoso Strings student

String Orchestra: Violinists

String Orchestra: Bassist and cellists

String Orchestra

“It was very fun and energetic. The stage was amazing and really cool. It was nice to be clapped for when playing the songs. It was very joyful.”

–String Orchestra student

Chamber Strings: Violists and Cellists

Chamber Strings: Violinists

“I enjoyed the concert because I haven’t been able to perform in an orchestra live in so long. I missed the feeling of playing in front of a large audience and celebrating the joy when I’m done with the performance.”

–Chamber Strings student

Chamber Strings: All I Want for Christmas Is You

“I enjoyed the experience of playing at a concert because it helped me build confidence. It was also fun playing with friends. Lastly, I got to play for my family and show them what we have been doing in orchestra.”

–Chamber Strings student

Program cover by 8th grader E Funai

Thanks to all who supported the orchestras. We hope that this gift of music helped make the holiday season brighter.