“Scherzando” from Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band, the 14th regular concert

The percussion section makes the symphonic performance more lively.

Here is the video of the second song “Scherzando” in the program played on April 1st from the 14th regular concert of Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band held at Echizen City Cultural Center’s main hall on April 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), 2017. Kaoru Ueda conducted the song. “Scherzando” composed by Daisuke Ehara is a 2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece. At the selection committee for the compulsory pieces which Kaoru Ueda also joined, the song was critically acclaimed by the judges.

The program of Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band | The 14th regular concert

The first part : Symphonic stage, conducted by Kaoru Ueda

1. Aces of the Air
   2017 Central Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by K.L.King, arranged by J.Swearingen
2. Scherzando
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Daisuke Ehara
3. Intermezzo
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Hiroshi Hoshina
4. Metamorphose - For wind-instrument music -
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Kiyohiro Kawai
5. Popcopy
   Composed by S. McAllister

The second part : A la carte stage

#1-3 were played by graduates of the wind band

1. March Shining Road
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Ryo Kiuchi
2. Safeguards of the Sea
   Composed by Soichi Konagaya
3. Let's Go Crazy
   Composed by Prince, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
4. Illusion (The first movement - Torn city)
   Brass octet, awarded a gold prize in Hokuriku Ensemble Contest, composed by Soichi Konagaya

The third part : Guest and funky stage, special guest：Maki Otsuki

1. Treasure
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
2. Run! Run! Run!
   Written by Maki Otsuki, composed by Junta Mori, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
3. If I Ain't Got You
   Composed by A.Keys, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
4. Destiny
   Written and composed by Maki Otsuki, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
5. 24K Magic
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
6. Runaway Baby
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda