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Makena James
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2014
\tI am an advanced organist and pianist, and church musician based in Los Angeles. I currently study at the University of Southern California with Professor Cherry Rhodes. I am in demand as a recitalist and have performed around the US. In addition, I perform works for organ, piano, voice, handbells, and a combination thereof in the form of live and multitracked projects that can all be found here.
\tI won first prize in the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Buffalo Chapter Organ Competition, the Charleston International Music Competition, and the New York Classical Music Competition. I hold a colleague certification from the AGO and am a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society.
\tI won first prize in the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Buffalo Chapter Organ Competition, the Charleston International Music Competition, and the New York Classical Music Competition. I hold a colleague certification from the AGO and am a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society.
Candlelight Carol (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
This Christmas classic by John Rutter has the spirit of a lullaby yet is rich in five part polyphony (SATBB). I apologize that I didn't have the time to record and release this before Christmas in 2024, so here it is for Christmastide and for future advent and Christmases in the years to come.
The accompaniment is for orchestra or organ and involves playing on two separate manuals. The voice and hand crossing make it hard to play on piano without switching octaves for one of the parts (I'd recommend taking the top voice higher rather than the bottom voice lower).
#organ #accompaniment #accompany #orchestra #johnrutter #rutter #musicalinstrument #choir
The accompaniment is for orchestra or organ and involves playing on two separate manuals. The voice and hand crossing make it hard to play on piano without switching octaves for one of the parts (I'd recommend taking the top voice higher rather than the bottom voice lower).
#organ #accompaniment #accompany #orchestra #johnrutter #rutter #musicalinstrument #choir
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Pico Union Project Student Recital fall 2024
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Pico Union Project Student Recital fall 2024
No Gems of Orient Splendor (Makena's High Church Orchestra, with dancing)
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This piece by David Lantz III is out of print, which placed it high on my priority list to cover, as I am a preservationist who advocates for bringing back out of print gems (no pun intended). It has a middle eastern feel, and the narrators are contrasted with the wise men who came to visit Jesus from the east. Unlike the wise men, we do not have rich physical gifts but do have our thankful hea...
There is Faint Music (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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This choral song by Dan Forrest is awe inspiring and speaks of the "faint music" in the night, symbolic of the hope that came from Christ's birth as a baby and his silent coming into the world in an otherwise cold dark night in Bethlehem and beyond. A song of gentle and sweet nature, this piece is sure to warm your heart for the Christmas season. #christmas #holiday #music #faint #choral #choir...
sing we now of Christmas (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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"Sing we Now of Christmas" is one of the most famous traditional French Christmas carols (the word "Noel" means French Christmas Carol). This a cappella arrangement by Fred Prentice has slightly different wording than the first set of words while keeping the main lyrics and is in eight parts. While there are different interpretations on how to express the ending of this piece, I chose to use th...
I heard the bells on Christmas Day (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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This arrangement is by Dave Williamson and reflects the struggle between the present reality and the future of what God promised will be: world peace. This version was first performed by Casting Crowns, but I have decided to add some real bells to it including regular bronze bells and silver melody bells. See if you can hear the difference. The background chosen for the blue screen comes from a...
From Whence comes this host of angels by Leon Roques
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I performed this carillon duet with my teacher Professor Christensen as part of the UC Riverside Holiday Carillon concert on November 25th. He found this French romantic noel as an organ composition and saved it from being lost to history. In addition, he transcribed it for carillon duet, and I was honored to perform it alongside him. #carillon #bells #dingdong #holidaychoirmusic #holiday #chri...
I wonder as I wander (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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This arrangement by Aaron McDermid is out of print, and so I decided to save it and cover it just in time for the season of Advent. It is in eight parts, because sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses all split at some point. the suspensions and dissonances at times create for a rich texture.
pastorale by Archangelo Corelli (played on carillon, arr. David Christensen)
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pastorale by Archangelo Corelli (played on carillon, arr. David Christensen)
carol of the bells on carillon (November 2024)
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carol of the bells on carillon (November 2024)
meditation on the first Nowell (arr. David Christensen)
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meditation on the first Nowell (arr. David Christensen)
Johansen's festival of bells by Makena James (played at UC Riverside)
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Johansen's festival of bells by Makena James (played at UC Riverside)
Jillian (I'd give my heart for carillon)
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Jillian (I'd give my heart for carillon)
Makena's Christmas Carillon recital 2024
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Makena's Christmas Carillon recital 2024
Our Hope is in This Child (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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Our Hope is in This Child (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
And the Glory of the Lord (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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And the Glory of the Lord (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
From Whence comes this Host of Angels (Makena's High Church Orchestra, practice carillon duet)
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From Whence comes this Host of Angels (Makena's High Church Orchestra, practice carillon duet)
Makena plays in the LBAGO members’ recital “themes and variations”
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Makena plays in the LBAGO members’ recital “themes and variations”
The Rose by Ola Gjeilo (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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The Rose by Ola Gjeilo (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
AGO Long Beach rising stars recital 2024 (Makena James, organ)
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AGO Long Beach rising stars recital 2024 (Makena James, organ)
Orphans of God (Makena's High Church Orchestra cover)
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Orphans of God (Makena's High Church Orchestra cover)
what I love about Manhattan Beach Community Church
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what I love about Manhattan Beach Community Church
trio sonata in C Major (I) (played at the Nieghborhood Church)
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trio sonata in C Major (I) (played at the Nieghborhood Church)
the Majesty and Glory of Your Name (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
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the Majesty and Glory of Your Name (Makena's High Church Orchestra)
Makena's fall recital 2024 #2 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in North Hollywood
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Makena's fall recital 2024 #2 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in North Hollywood
Angels have joined the choir.
interesting
wonderful music!your music let me feel peace,holy and pure
Beautiful playing Makena. I would love to play all the beautiful organs you are playing.
I love your beautiful playing Makena. I would love to get on the bench after you and play this beautiful organ too.
You play this organ beautifully. I would love to get on the bench after you and play it too.
You sound great. I would love to get on the bench after you and ring those bells too.
It’s a pretty arrangement
I love your beautiful playing and I would love to play this organ too.❤❤
Huhu and thank you, Kenna. ❤ I didn't know this Christmas song before, although I've definitely heard it several times. Very beautiful and calm melody and harmonies. 🤗 TC Winny / Schiza2
The LDS has a different version of How Firm a Foundation and it is Wonderful and it is my favorite hymn of all time
I like your creative approach to music, dance and video imagery.
Super cool, Makena!
Huhu Kenna, it's always interesting to see your choreographic implementations. I have absolutely no imagination for it. Beautifully staged. TC Winny / Schiza2
Nice Makena
Features some images of the Belmont Shore/Naples Island boat parade.
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Huhu, I'm seriously impressed with how much your students have improved! You-or rather, they-have done amazingly well. Respect. 👍👏🫡
Tá ótima tocando
Huhu Kenna, that sounds wonderfully harmonious and hymn-like, and fits perfectly into this season. Highkey. ❤ TC Winny/Schiza2
I’ve played this organ (I think)… Is this St. Timothy’s Lutheran near Long Beach?
Yes, this is St Timothy Lutheran in Lakewood (near Long Beach). Very good guess.
@ I thought I recognized the façade! This was the organ I practiced on during the Long Beach POE in 2022.
... and what about you NOW 😉
Gorgeous! Happy to come across this 😊
Huhu Kenna, I completely agree with the last post. Nothing more to say but very nice! 👍🎉🎈 TC Winny / Schiza2
Lovely work Makena, and your video descriptions are always very fine - informative and interesting!
How do I get an level kids Organ?
@@CSXNSBEREa you can save up money, go to “orgelkids” and order a kit from their website. Shipping will also cost a lot, I’d think, since it’s a large kit, and they’d be shipping it from the Netherlands.
-Flip both switches down (as in, toward the keyboard) -hold the left switch, the one you used in this video, for a bit (something like 8 seconds usually does the trick for my organ). you'll hear the organ start to spin up, and when it reaches a constant speed... -while still holding the start switch in the on position, flip the run switch, the one on the right. this switch will stay up. continue holding the start switch for a few more seconds, then let it go. give the tubes a few moments to warm up, and the organ should be up and running!
Have fun
well done, a good job
Glad you had fun! Be careful, those Philadelphians prefer you call it "Center City" instead of "Downtown" 🤣
Thank you, Makena and Professor, it is indeed an honor for us to hear your performance!
Huhu, it seems, Kenna, like you're having more fun playing the carillon than the organ these days. 😁 Take care!
Thanks! 🔔
'"ONE of a Kind" "Uniques"!"
Ahh Makena this music goes with the Narnia end uhm credits Song!! Beautiful, Christ honestly 's' working through and in you.
Muito bom
Huhu and yes, a very beautiful choral setting and, as usual, performed brilliantly by your choir. The backdrop with its many bright colors adds to the festive atmosphere. Very nice, Kenna. TC Winny / Schiza2
Nice job again. I don't think we really need large choirs anymore. TC Winny / Schiza2
all the best.