Amazing YouTube Music Video Series #8: Star Spangled Banner By A Quintet Of Very Young Girls
Amazing YouTube Music Video Series #8: Star Spangled Banner By A Quintet Of Very Young Girls
Original YouTube Title:
The Cactus Cuties sing The National Anthem Original Video
Original Date Posted on YouTube:
February 2, 2008
Original Poster’s Comments:
“The much requested studio recording of The Cactus Cuties singing our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, is now available for downloading from Cdbaby and Itunes. The Cactus Cuties, http://thecactuscuties.com, range in age from 8 to 13. The group is named for the Cactus Theater in Lubbock, Texas and they are coached by Cami Caldwell.”
Number of YouTube Views of this Video at the Time of its Posting on MusTech.Net:
6,476,480
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MusTech.Net Comment:
These young voices are literally STUNNING! What an amazing performance of the Star Spangled Banner by such young talent (Baylee Barrett, Blaire Elbert, Andi Kitten, Madeline Powell, and ???). It is amazing what can be accomplished at such a young age when people are properly motivated, disciplined, and coached. Play this one for your choir classes everywhere!
Misc. Information:
The Cactus Cuties Home page:
http://thecactuscuties.com
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Joseph M. Pisano, Ph.D., is an industry innovator, educator, clinician and lecturer, trumpeter and conductor, and the creator of many music and education websites. He is currently the Vice President of Innovation and Engagement at Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc. After twenty-three years as a professor and administrator in higher education, he made the move into industry in 2018.
As one of the youngest full professors in Grove City’s history, he served in many capacities during his tenure including Professor of music, Director of Music and Fine Arts Technology, Technical Director of the Pew Fine Arts Center, Associate/Assistant Chair of Music and Fine Arts, Director of Jazz Studies.
He finished his tenure at the college as the Director of Bands, where he directed the college’s Symphonic Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, and various smaller ensembles. He continues to guest direct bands, consult with music programs, and adjudicate ensembles and programs today.
He has been named a TI:ME Teacher of the Year, received the JEN Jazz Educator Award, the PA Citation of Excellence, and named a “member for life” of the PA Intercollegiate Bandmasters Association. He is a past Vice President of the Technology Institute for Music Educators, an associate member of the American Bandmasters Association, a past President of the PA Intercollegiate Bandmasters Association, and a member of various education and music honoraries.
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