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

Here is the video of the fifth song “Popcopy” 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.

“Popcopy” was composed by Scott McAllister from America, which consists of
varied three movements called “More Cowbell!”, “One Time at Band Camp” and “Serenity Now”. It is his first piece for wind-instrument music. In Japan, Showa Wind Symphony gave the first performance in 2009.

The song starts with a roll of cowbells by percussion sections separated to right and left on the stage.

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