Digital Music Portfolio - Daniel Nason

Repertoire List

• "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder
• "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars
• "Midnight Hour" by The Commitments
• "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse
• "Think" by Aretha Franklin

Bio
Daniel "DJ" Nason has seemingly always had an interest in the arts; he has pursued drawing and sketching, musical theatre, and instrumental music. DJ's passion for music and performance began with Musical Theatre at the age of seven. He joined New Star Children's Theatre from 2009 to 2014, taking part in 8 musical productions in that time. He began playing trumpet in 7/8 band and continued playing throughout high school partaking in many groups within the music department, such as: Senior band, R&B band, Student Music Council, and Show Choir. DJ continues to grow and learn in his trumpet playing persuing his fervent passion for the arts of music.​

Performance List

• "All Saints Christmas Concert" (December 2014 - 2019)
• "All Saints High School Final/Spring Concert" (2015 - 2020)

• "All Saints R&B Band Showcase" (2018 - 2020) 

• "All Saints Show Choir" (2020)

Related Experience/Musical Accomplishments

• Awarded for Effort and Achievement in the Arts - St. Isidore Catholic School (2014)
• Private trumpet lessons at Long and McQuade (2015 - Present)
• Knights of Columbus Award for Outstanding Commitment - All Saints C.H.S. Music 7/8 (2016)
• Student Music Council Award - All Saints C.H.S. Music H.S. (2019)
• Senior Band (2016 - 2020)
• Rhythm and Blues Band (2018 - 2020)
• Show Choir (2019 - 2020)

Song Introduction

• Song: "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles
• Instrumentation:  

            Danny on lead vocals
            Ava on backup vocals
            Isabella on drums
            Yazan on trombone
            DJ on trumpet
            Nathan on bass
            Sam on guitar

• Story behind the song: It is a simple, timeless story of a man being rejected by a woman and pleading to her because he does not want to leave.​

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