{"id":24,"date":"2024-11-02T07:32:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T07:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arlieneskahi.com\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2024-11-02T07:55:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T07:55:37","slug":"composition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.arlieneskahi.com\/?page_id=24","title":{"rendered":"Composition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Musical Composition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been composing since a young man. Ideas for traditional songs would flow through my mind, yet I was a bit afraid to share what I heard. It was the encouragement of my fellow singers and elders that brought them out. Today I compose for a variety of venues and enjoy the collaborative elements of artistic &amp; multimedia production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composer\/Performer, The Symphony Seattle<\/strong>, Co-wrote and performed in opening movement of Matt Messina&#8217;s new symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA. Nov, 2006.<br><strong>Composer\/Performer, with Oregon Symphony<\/strong> Cellist, Steve Price, original traditional songs, August 2001.<br><strong>Composer\/Performer Kinji&#8217;s Suite, with Third Angle String Quartet<\/strong> of the Oregon Symphony,November 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commissioned Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NIEA Song<\/strong>; commissioned by Ryan Wilson, National Indian Education Association President, 2005.<br><strong>Native Wellness Institute Song<\/strong>; commissioned by Jillene Joseph, Executive Director, Native Wellness Institute. 2004.<br><strong>Mayor&#8217;s Honor Song<\/strong>, commissioned by Michelle Sanidad, CEO, United Indians of All Tribes, Seattle, WA. 2002 Award-winning video here.<br><strong>Gathering of Nations Song<\/strong>; commissioned by Derrick Matthews, Gathering of Nations, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composer, Ghosts of Celilo<\/strong>, by Marv Ross, Portland, OR., World Premiere, September 2007.<br>Composer\/Musician, Celilo! Involving history and music of the fishing people of the Columbia River. Produced by Ross Productions; owner, Marvin Ross of Quarterflash fame, May 1998.<br><strong>Composer\/Musician, Bridge of the Gods<\/strong>, Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, Portland, OR, August 1997<br><strong>Composer, Back to the Blanket<\/strong> by Gary Hill. Directed by Roberta Levitow, Denver Center Theatre Company, Denver, CO. 1991<br><strong>Composer, Independence of Eddie Rose<\/strong> by Bill Yellow Robe. Directed by Tim Bond, Group Theatre Company, Seattle WA. 1990<br><strong>Musical Director, American Indian Dance Theatre Company<\/strong>, New York City. Responsible for direction and performance of traditional music for dance production. Also was company lead singer and soloist. Toured Japan, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and 2 US tours of the West and East Coasts. 1987-89<br><strong>Musical Director; Oregon Trail Pageant<\/strong>. Responsible for composition and arrangement of music for theatrical production. Advising producers on proper cultural protocol and traditions to enhance the collaborative process. Oregon City, OR. Summer 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Film &amp; Video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocalist, Expiration Date<\/strong>, directed by Rick Stevenson, music by BC Smith, 2006<br><strong>Vocalist on Showtime Movie \u201cShiprock\u201d<\/strong>, directed by Chris Eyre, music by BC Smith, February 2003<br><strong>Composer\/Musician, Oregon Native American Business Entrepreneurial Network Video<\/strong>, November 1997.<br><strong>Composer\/Musician, University of Oklahoma Native American Health Promotion Aerobics Fitness Video<\/strong> &amp; Music, June 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composer\/Musician, Spirit Mountain Spirit Mountain Casino<\/strong>, Coastal Cleanup TV Ad, Grande Ronde Tribe, Oregon, October 1999<br><strong>Composer\/Musician, Spirit Mountain Spirit Mountain Casino<\/strong>, Steelhead TV Ad, March 1999<br><strong>Composer\/Musician, Spirit Mountain Spirit Mountain Casino<\/strong> TV Ad, February, 1997<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Musical Composition I have been composing since a young man. 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