A publication of Chamber Music Hawai‘i | SPRING 2019

I am pleased to report that the finished oboe made of Kauila wood arrived on my doorstep last Dec. 17, at 6:55 in the evening; I was literally

on my way out the door to perform the Spring Wind Quintet’s ‘Merry and Bright!’ concert at the Doris Duke Theatre. I didn’t even have time to take it out of the box.

I did so when I returned home after the concert that evening and was delighted to discover that the instrument survived the long journey from England (including a four-day layover with U.S. Customs clearance in Los Angeles), suffering no cracks or adjustment problems during transit. Since it arrived the instrument and I have been getting to know each other, and I am pleased to report this relationship is maturing nicely.

What is most remarkable about this oboe is that Kauila wood was prized by the pre-contact local culture for its density (the wood sinks in water), durability, and versatility; thus I had some concern the instrument would be too heavy or cumbersome to play.

My fears proved unfounded. The instrument is actually lighter than any of the three Howarth oboes I use professionally, which are made of the more traditional African Blackwood (Grenadilla). The sound does not appear

‘lighter’ or less colorful; it’s quite lovely, actually, just different. And, of course, the instrument looks stunning...

I look forward to having everyone discover this difference at the May 6 and 20 concerts as I’ve chosen to perform a delightful standard work for oboe and strings, Mozart’s ‘Oboe Quartet’, on the first half of the program where I will be performing on one of my regular instruments. The new commission being composed by Jon Magnussen for string quartet, piano, percussion, and solo oboe will feature the new Hawaiian Wood Oboe. You all will be able to compare and contrast the two instruments.

I also feel compelled to report that the interest, support, and enthusiasm for the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project (HOLP) thus far has been overwhelming and I wish to thank everyone who has given me encouragement, if not significant monetary donations, in support of the HOLP; I feel humbled and honored to be stewarding this Legacy gift to our community.

The creation of this Project has been a wonderful journey and has taught me so much about the need to preserve our cultural and natural

resources. I look forward to sharing this unique instrument and commission with all of you as I work to continue to raise awareness and excitement about this project in the weeks ahead. My wish is that the HOLP will continue to inspire, educate, and move future audiences. With the encouragement I’ve experienced to date, I feel confident that it will.

- J. Scott Janusch Oboist, Spring Wind Quintet Project Director, Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project

Hawaiian Wood Oboe Finally Arrives Home!

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Words from Jim

Happy New Year to you!We are mid-way into our celebrations of our 37th

season–and what a season it has been so far! A special highlight was the Oct. 15 reunion of four of

the original members of our first CMH Ensemble, the Spring Wind Quintet (SWQ), and three of CMH’s founders - Bill Lightfoot (vice-president/clarinet), Carol Mon Lee (secretary), Marsha Schweitzer (treasurer/bassoon), Vic Lambert (oboe), and Pat Martin (flute). As the Galliard String Quartet (GSQ)performed, the fabulous evolution of CMH was so much in evidence. The seed they planted 37 years ago has grown and flourished.

A successful “first” for CMH was the offering of our new ‘Merry and Bright’ holiday concert with the SWQ at the Doris Duke Theatre. We hope it might join our popular traditional holiday concerts by the Honolulu Brass Choir (at the beautiful Central Union Church) and the Honolulu Brass Quintet (at Paliku Theatre).

In January, we presented two acclaimed performances of Stravinsky’s L’Historie du Soldat, a unique collaborative project with the University of Hawaii’s Theater and Dance Department and Music Department. This Stravinsky piece is a favorite for us, and we have presented it three times in the past. However, this Hawaiian adaptation, Mo‘olelo o ke Koa, translates and transforms the original French story into a beautiful Hawaiian tale told in the rich and expressive Hawaiian language. We loved this experience and look forward to more creative collaborations in the future.

And speaking of the future, our season finale in May will be the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project, featuring a world premiere composition by Jon Magnussen, commissioned for oboist Scott Janusch, to debut the world’s only handcrafted oboe made of Hawaiian Kauila wood.

A special thanks to you all for your loyal and generous support. It’s because of you that CMH can present the highest quality chamber music and can also take artistic risks to bring you wonderful, interesting, and challenging new works!

Mahalo!

James Moffitt CMH Board President

Quoting one of my favorite musicians, Pete Seeger: “To everything, there is a season . . .” and this has been a season of grand

reunions and fond farewells. We could not let Jane Campbell retire without paying tribute to her invaluable service to Chamber Music Hawaii. We were in dire financial straits in 2004, and sorely in need of someone who could tell the world what a great and deserving organization we were.

Charlie Medeiros of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts told us that Jane Campbell, a former journalist with The Star Bulletin, was the “best in the business.” He was so right. We had heard that under her leadership as managing director of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Jane had elevated that organization to statewide and national prominence.

Perhaps it was my threat to serenade her with my clarinet outside her window every night that finally convinced her to agree to become the grants-writer for CMH. Over the past 15 years, in addition to her masterful writing skills, Jane’s infectious enthusiasm, creativity, credibility, contacts, and visibility have helped us to become what we are today—Hawaii’s acclaimed and vibrant resident chamber group with a secure financial future. Jane Campbell has helped us to achieve our vision beyond our greatest hopes and dreams.

A fond mahalo and aloha to our dear Jane Campbell from all of the musicians, Board members, and all who cherish chamber music in Hawaii.Jim Moffitt President of the Jane Campbell Fan Club

Mahalo, Jane Campbell!

By Pat Takemoto

On Jan. 14 and 18, CMH’s Tresemble presented two performances of one of our

favorite pieces, Igor Stravinsky’s 1918, L’Histoire du Soldat, (The Soldier’s Tale), but this time transformed into a beautiful and unique Hawaiian story.

These concerts were the result of our rich collaboration with the University of Hawaii’s Theater, Dance, and Music Departments. The piece was directed by Todd Farley (of Theater and Dance) and conducted by Joseph Stepec (Music Director of the UH’s Symphony Orchestra). It featured 3 actors and 4 movement artists from the University enacting the story through mime and dance.

From Director Todd Farley’s program notes: “Great theatrical and literary works have been translated into Hawaiian since the 1800s. Following this Hawaiian tradition, we bring to stage ‘Mo‘olelo o ke Koa,’ the ‘Olelo Hawai‘i version...The story was based on a Russian folktale (The Runaway Soldier and the Devil), but it echoes the more global story of a person who has “sold their soul to the Devil.” In this case, the soldier (Koa) trades his violin for a book that helps him amass great wealth...” Haku Mo‘olelo, the narrator, recited the story in Hawaiian with the English text presented.

From Evelyn Lance’s program notes: The composition “was written for three actors, the soldier, the devil, and the narrator...and several dancers, accompanied by a septet of instruments...It is now regarded as one of the most important

chamber works of the early twentieth century...”

We hope many of you joined us for this fabulous Hawaiian adaptation of Stravinsky’s acclaimed work, L’Historie de Soldat/Mo’olelo o ke Koa! We cannot think of a better example of being true to our mission of presenting spectacular performances of music that is familiar and beloved, while also introducing new repertoire which we hope our audiences in Hawaii will enjoy discovering.

Mo‘olelo o ke KoaL’Histoire du Soldat

Koa and the Devil.

Leave a Legacy for Chamber Music HawaiiYou can endow your lifetime support of Chamber Music Hawaii with a legacy gift from your estate. Unless you indicate otherwise, your gift will be added to the CMH endowment to make resources available in perpetuity to promote the enjoyment and understanding of chamber music throughout Hawaii. After you have taken care of your family and other loved ones, please consider designating a portion of your estate to help us grow the CMH endowment. It isn’t hard to do. Here is some suggested language that you can take to your attorney for a provision in your Will or trust:

I give (OR direct my trustee to distribute) to Chamber Music Hawaii, a not-for-profit organization located in Honolulu, Hawaii, (the sum of $ [cash amount] or [specific property] or [percentage]% of my estate or [percentage]% of the rest

and residue of my estate) for its general purposes or its general endowment.

Alternatively, you can ask the administrator of your retirement plan or insurance policy for

a beneficiary form, fill it out to designate all or some of the proceeds for

Chamber Music Hawaii, and return the form to the administrator.

A legacy gift costs you little or nothing during your lifetime, and gifts of all sizes make a difference. Chamber Music Hawaii is happy to talk with you

now about planned giving and the many ways you can create your

own legacy as our partner.

CMH is also a member of Hawaii Community Foundation’s Hawaii Legacy

Giving Campaign. For more information give us a call at 808 722-0172. Thank you for considering a

legacy gift for Chamber Music Hawaii.

Our 2017-18 season was a good year. While operations

ended in a very small deficit, our endowment has been growing steadily. Under prudent management by our investment committee and advisors we are on the way towards our long term goal of financial stability.

You too, can help us reach that goal.

CMH’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Because everyone’s situation is different, we encourage you to seek professional legal, estate planning, and financial advice before deciding on a course of action. This information does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice.

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Our Generous Donors

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Production

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Our modest annual budget revenue comes from three key sources:

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Education Outreach

I am pleased to report that CMH’s Education/Outreach ‘engine’ is firing on all eight cylinders. Fall’s offerings

included the annual ‘Chamber Music 101’ on Sept. 8, featuring members of the Galliard String Quartet demonstrating upcoming featured works in the season’s Chamber Music Series. Howard Dicus was his inimitable self, making the entire presentation informative and enjoyable to the 85 in attendance.

The Spring Wind Quintet (SWQ) was invited to perform for Waialua Public Library patrons and area students on Sept. 18, thus strengthening our relationship with this library and North Shore residents.

The SWQ also performed for a monthly Oahu Band Directors’ Association meeting on Oct. 22, which allowed the group to distribute materials and engage with all attending Band Directors about the educational programs CMH offers our community. Several requests to perform at Oahu School Band classes came as a result of this appearance. The Hawaii Music Educators’ Association President, Band Director Alan Evans, also invited the Honolulu Brass Quintet (HBQ) to participate in the Annual HMEA conference, Jan. 19, at the University of Hawaii’s Manoa campus.

Among the other CMH Outreach activities was honoring another request by UH Music Faculty to have CMH ensembles participate in a Student Ensembles Coaching session on Nov. 15. Members of the HBQ and the SWQ both coached their respective student ensembles in sessions that were very well received. The SWQ and HBQ will repeat these coaching sessions during the coming Spring Term on Mar. 8.

2018 wrapped up with a short two-day tour to Kauai featuring the Honolulu Brass Quintet

performing at four area schools on Dec. 6 and 7: Kauai Christian Academy, Kapaa Middle School, Island Elementary School, and Kalaheo Elementary School. Six hundred and forty-five students and several adult staff and educators experienced these performances, which were supported through generous grant funding dedicated to CMH Education/Outreach activities on Kauai.

During the coming weeks CMH Education/Outreach will include scheduling tours to Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and a return visit to Kauai later in the Spring.

I am also pleased to report that CMH has been the recipient of a Chamber Music America Residency Grant, in partnership with the

Bishop Museum. It will enable the scheduling of several daytime performances of Jon Magnussen’s ‘Paka’a Lanakila!’ for Wind Quintet and Hawaiian narration. We should all feel truly honored that CMA recognizes the important outreach work our organization is providing by fully funding this project request.

As always, as Education/Outreach Coordinator I could not schedule all of this outreach without the dedicated support of the CMH Board of Directors and the interest and support of our statewide education community. Together, we make this outreach happen. Our community is all the richer for it. Mahalo!

- J. Scott Janusch Education Outreach Coordinator

Join us and the Galliard String Quartet for an evening of fine dining and music at a beautiful Nuuanu Valley home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Call (808) 489-5038 or send an email to info@chambermusichawaii.org for details.

SAVE THE DATE:

SATURDAYMARCH 16,

2019

Upcoming ConcertsGalliard Plus One with Anna WomackFebruary 18 7:30pm Doris DukeFebruary 25 7:30pm Paliku

Trios, Trios, Trios! – Tresemble with Jonathan KorthMarch 18 7:30pm Paliku March 25 7:30pm Doris Duke

Brass in Song, Madrigals and HymnsApril 8 7pm UHWO Cambell LibraryApril 15 7:30pm Doris DukeApril 22 7:30pm Paliku

Hawaiian Oboe Legacy ProjectMay 6 7:30pm PalikuMay 20 7:30pm Doris Duke

CMH is on the move...January 19 HBQ at Hawaii Music Educators Association annual conference.

February 8 SWQ at UH Maui by UH Outreach College’s SCEP invitation includes visits to Kaunoa Senior Center, King Kekaulike High and Kamehameha Elementary School.

Mar 8 SWQ and HBQ at UH Manoa coaching music student chamber ensembles.

April 26 and 27 Oboe Legacy Project concerts at Bishop Museum.

May 7 HBQ in concert at UH Hilo, by invitation from Hawaii Concert Music Society. During their visit HBQ will also include outreach visits at schools.

TBA SWQ on Kauai Spring Tour

TBA GSQ visits Molokai and provides coaching for the afterschool string program.

CONTACT US: General Manager

(808) 722-0172info@chambermusichawaii.org

Rochelle Uchibori Box Office Manager

(808) 489-5038

J. Scott JanuschEducation Outreach Coordinator

(808) 223-7825jscottj65@gmail.com

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facebook.com/ChamberMusicHawaii @ChamberMusicHI

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Sleigh bells ring and whips crack but not without audience participation at our December Merry and Bright concert at Doris Duke. Big Mahalo to

Stan Zisk for his masterful whip technique!

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