Haiku North America is pleased to present the world premiere performance of an original classical musical composition for haiku poems written by Japanese-American poets Intaru Ina, Yajin Nakao, and Senbinshi Takaoka. Inspired by their moving haiku written while the poets were imprisoned in Internment Camps during World War II, composer Aaron Ishibashi has created an arrangement that aurally captivates the beauty and emotion of the haiku. The performance will feature tenor vocalist Ryan Tani and pianist Hannah Lim.
The ten minute performance will take place just prior to the launch of the new Norton Anthology, Haiku in English: The First Hundred Years.
Tickets for Friday evening only are $15.
http://www.haikunorthamerica.com/hna-conference-rates--registration.html (scroll down to Friday evening)
The ten minute performance will take place just prior to the launch of the new Norton Anthology, Haiku in English: The First Hundred Years.
Tickets for Friday evening only are $15.
http://www.haikunorthamerica.com/hna-conference-rates--registration.html (scroll down to Friday evening)
Aaron Ishibashi is currently a junior at the University of Southern California, studying music composition at the Thornton School of Music. His musical journey began when he became a student of the violin at the age of four. During high school, he was given the unique opportunity to study both violin and composition with Michael T. McLean at The Colburn School of Performing Arts. During his junior year, Aaron became a fellow of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's 2-year Composer Fellowship Program during the 2009 - 2011 session. As part of this program, he had two orchestral pieces premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra: The Fortress in February 2010, and Through These Trials in April 2011. Additionally, Aaron had the opportunity of reaching out to the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) in a joint effort with the rock band No Doubt, writing an orchestral piece inspired by music of the band. The following year, Just Simple was performed by YOLA at the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Upon graduation from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) in June 2011, Aaron received the Henry Mancini Memorial Scholarship in Music Composition, as well as the LACHSA Alumni Association Scholarship. Now as an undergraduate at USC, Aaron continues to pursue composition, with the intent of scoring films and video games.
Ryan Tani is currently a junior at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, pursuing his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. He currently serves as principal conductor for the USC Concerto Chamber Orchestra. In addition to Flos Campi, he has sung with the USC Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, the USC Compline Choir under Gabriel Fanelli, and the Gloria Dei Choir under Vicente Chavarria.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he began his musical journey as a chorister of the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, where he sang under directors Gregory Glenn and Melanie Malinka. With the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, he has had the opportunity to sing as a cantor in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, and perform with the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera and Mormon Tabernacle Choir on numerous occasions. Through the choir, he has had the opportunity to perform as a soloist in numerous choral masterworks. Ryan has also worked as an independent composer for student films at USC. He has also taught composition at the Madeleine Choir School.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he began his musical journey as a chorister of the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, where he sang under directors Gregory Glenn and Melanie Malinka. With the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, he has had the opportunity to sing as a cantor in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, and perform with the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera and Mormon Tabernacle Choir on numerous occasions. Through the choir, he has had the opportunity to perform as a soloist in numerous choral masterworks. Ryan has also worked as an independent composer for student films at USC. He has also taught composition at the Madeleine Choir School.
Hannah Lim is a senior at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance at the School of Music and is currently studying under Louanne Long. Alongside performing, she also enjoys collaborating with other musicians in chamber ensembles and through accompanying. When not practicing or studying, she teaches piano privately and works as a student audio engineer for the School of Music. After graduating from the University of Redlands, she wants to continue with audio engineering and sound recording through further schooling and hopes to establish a career in this field.
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