Introduction. Camille St. Saëns was wracked with pains When people addressed him as “Saint Sains.” He held the human race to blame Because it could not pronounce his name. So he turned with metronome and fife To glorify other forms of life. Be quiet, please, for here begins His salute to feathers, furs, and fins.
Royal March of the Lion. The lion is the king of beasts And husband of the lioness. Gazelles and things on which he feasts Address him as Your Highoness. There are those who admire that roar of his In the African jungles and veldts, But I think, wherever a lion is, I’d rather be somewhere else
Poem by Ogden Nash
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AusI. Introduction and Lions Music: Le Carnaval des animaux (1886) by Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns Conductor: Joseph Kneer, DMA Choreography, for Lions: Susan Trevino Costumes: Susan Trevino Dancers: Lion King: Antonio Diaz Tiger Queen: Cameron Hood Lion Prince: George Chini Swan: Madeleine Burroughs Zebras: Emma Abbot, Sophia Wineburg Donkey: Liliana Kienlen Elephant: Hannah Cook IDK what characters they are at this point: Phoebe Hood, Theone Garza, Hannah Horvath, Mariana Kienlen Musicians: Violin I: Ryan Coppin Violin II: Austin Gabrillo Viola: Joe Chen Cello: Norma Martinez Double Bass: Andrew Sutton Piano I: Paul Jensen Piano II: Zachary Ridgeway Flute: Gregory Obregon Clarinet: Gary Fair, DMA Percussion: James Bartelt, Laura McBride