Also, about the sound issues, that is simply because the camera was stationed very close to the bari, and the first alto was a bit hard to hear because of that. From the middle of the ensemble, the sound was well balanced; that was our ensemble's strong point, we played well together.
This is a response to most comments. Most of you who are knowledgeable in music, and especially rag time know that it is not supposed to be swung. This arrangement was prepared by us (the students) with no outside help, and we didnt know anything about rag time. I do thank you all for the comments, because later that year we preformed this chart again (properly) and got a great response.
not bad , i dont know if the electronics were to blame, but the first alt should play it louder ^^ :D good though , a bit more life into it and it would be perfect xD :P
I liked this! Nice phrasing! I liked the bari player's tone very much. Good ensemble feel. No need to nitpick on mistakes, etc. Things like poise and confidence come with time. If you can phrase that well and have so many nice ensemble moments, you are well on your way. Well done.
Lots of mistakes wer heard by me and others. The barri player sounds nervous as if this is a sight reading. The barri also could have played proudly at those soloish times, just sounds like your scared. Barris dont get lots of solos. Also i wen the alto should be able to be heard. its the lead part. Good song. Campable people. Maybe its the mic cause this is all sound problems.
We did this quartet for our state solo ensemble, and suprisingly got a 1, even though our Bari player sucked it up that day... lol. I played the tenor part, and when it comes to the solo part... Worry more about playing the notes on the page right, not getting the fancy bends.
Too much staccato. You guys have some good potential, but when I played this back in my highschool quartet we interpreted a lot of it differently. The bari was rushing a bit :/ Once you guys work it out together as one and do a bit more legato tounging, you'll be aight.
wow were like almost as good ane were in 7th grade if u want to see it we will paste it on youtube on the channel eggmanilla so go to it soon and were doing it for solo and ensomble
I played this last year for our State Solo/Ensemble. I must say.. i think we were better. These guys are not bad. Dont get me wrong! I just dont like that hard of accents. It needs them. Just.. not that hard. But.. otherwise very impressive!! Good Job Guys! Keep rocking those saxs!!
i do believe the concert mouthpiece should have been used in this setting on the bari... other than that its not bad... we do need to play it straight tho..
This piece should be played with an even 8th note feel. Tone quality is quite nice, and intonation doesn't present a problem. The main concerns, as a band director, are the fundamental rhythmic base...and excessive scoops.
they dont seem very in to the music...
Their sound is nice though
jappyfish 7 months ago
Sincerely,
See the young people playng this musics is very, very good.
They have trained to play an it takes hours, days, weeks, personal efforts, dedication.
Greetings for you!
Karled2010 10 months ago
I kinda like this with swung eighth notes...good job guys.
ktm64 10 months ago
The Staccatos in the Bari Are Disgusting Lol
ddav706 11 months ago 3
the bari sax player has a really good,fat sound. you can never have too much bari sax. :D
bestbariplayerevr 11 months ago
Miss you guys! ~ Mrs. Carter
rmbr343 1 year ago 3
Also, about the sound issues, that is simply because the camera was stationed very close to the bari, and the first alto was a bit hard to hear because of that. From the middle of the ensemble, the sound was well balanced; that was our ensemble's strong point, we played well together.
calvinshirey 1 year ago
This is a response to most comments. Most of you who are knowledgeable in music, and especially rag time know that it is not supposed to be swung. This arrangement was prepared by us (the students) with no outside help, and we didnt know anything about rag time. I do thank you all for the comments, because later that year we preformed this chart again (properly) and got a great response.
calvinshirey 1 year ago
I'm sure they met to indicate music that was /popular/ in the 1920's.
Zylstra555 1 year ago
not bad , i dont know if the electronics were to blame, but the first alt should play it louder ^^ :D good though , a bit more life into it and it would be perfect xD :P
fromthechemo5 1 year ago
very very good... son..congratulations...
eliseumasin 1 year ago
I like the arrangement. Good inspiration for a new alto sax player.
c0dekill 1 year ago
great interpretation! It reminds me of The Little Rascals. :)
eiweissexperience 2 years ago
Mistake filled. I played this senior year in high school for a ensemble and it's the same arrangement. Good sound though otherwise.
drpfaff 2 years ago
dude i play the tenor. nice its silver!!!! my tenor sax though is blue.... haha
motomonko1 2 years ago
I liked this! Nice phrasing! I liked the bari player's tone very much. Good ensemble feel. No need to nitpick on mistakes, etc. Things like poise and confidence come with time. If you can phrase that well and have so many nice ensemble moments, you are well on your way. Well done.
scocad 2 years ago
Great job beri sax to step up and have a solo but either you should practice more or stop being nervous dude
musicguyjazz 2 years ago
the bari's staccato sounds TOO punchy if u ask me, otherwise amazing guys
StopTheMoti0n 2 years ago
Lots of mistakes wer heard by me and others. The barri player sounds nervous as if this is a sight reading. The barri also could have played proudly at those soloish times, just sounds like your scared. Barris dont get lots of solos. Also i wen the alto should be able to be heard. its the lead part. Good song. Campable people. Maybe its the mic cause this is all sound problems.
himom26kid 2 years ago
Nice job guys!
kriseuph 2 years ago
The baritone saxophone sounds nice.
chrisklerkx 2 years ago 2
Awesome¡¡
ferrrrrrrrrndy 2 years ago
I don't care what everyone else says...you kids did GREAT! keep it up.
toestud 2 years ago 2
We did this quartet for our state solo ensemble, and suprisingly got a 1, even though our Bari player sucked it up that day... lol. I played the tenor part, and when it comes to the solo part... Worry more about playing the notes on the page right, not getting the fancy bends.
007grog3 2 years ago
@007grog3 I think the notes on the page are relevant, but I strongly believe in adding one's own preferences to the music
calvinshirey 1 year ago
Yes Yes Thank You so much! This is exactly the kind of instrument sound I was looking for to make a vaudeville sounding song! Great work.
PsykoMantis112 2 years ago
your lead alto play needs to play out more
MassHysteria92 2 years ago
wow it was ok and im only 13 me and my friends played it at solo and ensomble and got a 1 we are better not even kidding
AirHopProductions 2 years ago
OH MY GoSh!! THE EIGHTH NOTES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SWUNG !!!! IF YOU KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT RAGTIME YOU'D kNOW THAT!!!
jfidajoiiejrjj 2 years ago
@jfidajoiiejrjj they're not supposed to be swung...
calvinshirey 1 year ago
@calvinshirey have you ever heard Jelly Roll Morton play this?
SJAzz92 11 months ago
Nice job guys :P I like it! Rags are so funny to play in saxophone quartet :)
TheDarkStranger 2 years ago 2
Like everyone said, don't swing the eighth notes. Other than that, not bad.
JShawtyKim 2 years ago 7
@JShawtyKim true but i like the customized jazz effect the swing has. if they werent trying to have an exact replica version, i like the swing.
pyrobombs 1 year ago
don't swing the eight notes!
Nate98371 2 years ago
nothin u can do about it now...
gcp12345678 2 years ago 2
Arrangiamento molto originale, forse un pò troppo... perde un pò di Joplin ... comunque bravi !!!
cegriso 3 years ago
Nice job!
BerryStudios360 3 years ago 2
Bari sax needs to hold the notes longer.. they aren't sticato, and at measure 85 remember there arent an grace notes for a reason so dont add them
And overall Too Fast!
WieSchade 3 years ago 2
you guys sound really good as a group, and you play in tune, but the style is completely wrong. Everything should be very short and played straight.
Oh, and Maple Leaf Rag was written in the 1890's
urawillis 3 years ago
1920s? But maple leaf rag was written in the 1890s..
Stevenup7004 3 years ago 16
@Stevenup7004 Actually It Was Written In 1901...LOL
MzGetinaBack 1 year ago
@MzGetinaBack Nope, copyright registered in September 1899, written around 1897
ShittiestChannelOnYT 1 year ago
@Stevenup7004 It was, but this is a jazz interpretation, and this falls more under the jazz area than rag time to the instructor.
technoholic562 1 year ago
NO SWINGING THE EIGHTH NOTES
slabman19 3 years ago
Too much staccato. You guys have some good potential, but when I played this back in my highschool quartet we interpreted a lot of it differently. The bari was rushing a bit :/ Once you guys work it out together as one and do a bit more legato tounging, you'll be aight.
ryguy2k7 3 years ago
wow were like almost as good ane were in 7th grade if u want to see it we will paste it on youtube on the channel eggmanilla so go to it soon and were doing it for solo and ensomble
AirHopProductions 3 years ago
I played this last year for our State Solo/Ensemble. I must say.. i think we were better. These guys are not bad. Dont get me wrong! I just dont like that hard of accents. It needs them. Just.. not that hard. But.. otherwise very impressive!! Good Job Guys! Keep rocking those saxs!!
Ping199 3 years ago
O yeah ! That's good, but you can do better if you live that music, but i have to admit you're good, very good
Nicolasballois 3 years ago
i do believe the concert mouthpiece should have been used in this setting on the bari... other than that its not bad... we do need to play it straight tho..
calvinshirey 3 years ago
i'm not feeling the swing for the 20's tune... cool twist, but it sounds better without the hard accents.
benva312 3 years ago
just great!
love form Denmark
AgneKif 3 years ago
This piece should be played with an even 8th note feel. Tone quality is quite nice, and intonation doesn't present a problem. The main concerns, as a band director, are the fundamental rhythmic base...and excessive scoops.
SOHSBand 3 years ago
Go Kersh~! XD
kiraratheneko 3 years ago
i play bari sax in a sax quartet and that songs really hard
smartytherebel 3 years ago
not really.
it's more fun than hard.
ryguy2k7 3 years ago
Great tone quality!! honestly,, you guys are way better than some of our orchestra players..haha
WonTuneJustin 3 years ago
Yeah, their playing is great, but I'm not too impressed with that specific arrangement. Whoever made it could have done a little better.
Reeal15 3 years ago
That Bari Sax is awesome! Great tone.
Nice arrangement as well. Well done guys! :D
MusicGuru12 3 years ago