Virtual Concert Band: Introduction ♫

[colletti1220]

Is there another one of these happening that anyone knows of? I'd really like to participate in one. Very cool idea. I am a flute major, music teacher now. Please let me know anyone....

[jck1794]

i def wanna see how this comes out....the chorus was amazing so this should be spectacular

[SuperJox]

Any way there is a late deadline? lol

[trulybubbly]

Hey. I'm a trombonist in junior year (high school). I'll do it for sure. I hope all parts get covered eventually.

[bandgeek1514]

Is it possible to be picked for multiple parts?

[emantock91]

I have been working on a recording, and I think (if you decide to do it again) you should do October and propose to EW to conduct it. :D That would be awesome. Oh yeah, and either way, that is a great piece.

[kyle3410]

i play trumpet but i think i might change it up. i play a variaty of instruments. ill see wat i can do

[thehushkat]

Are there already too many sax players on this?

If so, should I switch to bassoon?

[kyle3410]

@thehushkat i think u shud... basson is very rare in some cases. i wud switch..:) i love bassons

[SaltyTestes]

I am a euphonium player. I will give this a shot for sure. Thank you for doing this! Give me a couple of weeks. There is no deadline I trust?

[Nintendoman851]

@SaltyTestes me too dude! im going to give it a try as well.

[Unlimit3d19]

Hey I was wondering if there was going to be a video posted up like in teh virtual choir where there's a conductor it would make the Maestoso section in the Chaconne much easier to play

[drumguy127]

I may just be making myself out to be an idiot here (since I haven't heard the piece before) but I assume that there's timpani. I will be interested to see how that works. I love the idea. Absolutely love it. Makes me sad I don't have a webcam or anything of the sort.

[darksminky]

NOOOOOOOOOO I was using the band's cymbals (crash+suspended) and triangle, so I can't join and play my parts

[VenomEmperor]

does every submission make it? what is the max number of people you can have in a virtual band?

[DrivingPark]

i might be interested in doing this. i've had the pleasure of playing this piece twice already in high school. i'll play euphonium or bass trombone, which ever is needed more. i am fluent on both.

[VenomEmperor]

i'll do clarinet parts. solo clarinet is kinda my first choice, but if that doesn't get in. then i'll do 1st.

[TheNortherner29]

is there an age limit? because i was thinking of giving this a shot, but i'm in middle school...

[virtualconcertband]

@TheNortherner29 there is no age limit. :)

[TheNortherner29]

@virtualconcertband thanks!

[TheNortherner29]

@virtualconcertband i just have a question though: on euphonium there is a solo during the intermezzo that is labeled as a bar. solo but it's written as a cue. should i play it or not?

[TheNortherner29]

@virtualconcertband and another question, sorry. there are some notes that i think i cannot reach on my instrument (below my register). should i play them an octave higher?

[randomperson053]

Hey, I'm an oboist, I'd love to join this! :)

[JonathanRoxAlot]

Do you guys need a conductor? Lol Jk! :)

[pweverka]

I'm a high school junior and I play trumpet. I think I might give it a shot. Are you looking for specifically a cornet to play the cornet part, because my school is playing the second suite, and we just gave the cornet part to trumpet players.

[rubix12321]

@virtualconcertband

I plan on playing Tuba, and possibly trombone if I have time for it, but I have a question about split parts, should I make a recording of each with the 'upper' splits and another with the 'lower' splits.

[virtualconcertband]

@rubix12321 Hi there! if you have time to make two videos then that is awesome. :) However, if you only have time for one you can choose which ever one you prefer. :)

[trulybubbly]

@rubix12321 you should to trombone 3 if you are to do trombone because some guy covered trombone 2 and i also did one on trombone 1... i think it would be good to cover all parts.

[rubix12321]

@trulybubbly hehe, I'm trying to get my recording working first...if I listen to the track on my mp3 player, it plays faster than the actual recording... :P I need to figure this out before I can make any recording. I was planning on doing Tuba, and then trombone, I was planning on doing the Bass trombone part next.

[CoreyYeung]

this looks so much fun... that means i have to learn all the parts =P

Euphoniums FTW

[mykilz94]

I play oboe as my main instrument in symphonic band, but I also play clarinet fluently, played flute for the school musical: Annie, as reed 1. Additionally, I play xylophone in drumline, alto as lead in jazz band, and tenor occasionally. But I've played First Suite for a concert and sight read Second Suite on oboe. :)

[MusicGeek007]

I'll get to work on the bari sax parts, and if i have time the alto parts. My only problem is my bari sax at home is a piece of crap so I'll have to find a way to record it at school or something.

[clumsyclarinetist]

I will work on covering the clarinet parts, including the soprano Eb.

[JPuppy115]

I play Euphonium and Trumpet, i can play both the cornet parts and the euphonium part :) I really would love to be apart of this for the Principle trumpet (cornet ) part =D

[Ryees9]

I can play flute and guitar; I'm a junior in high school, and I certainly believe I can play at or above the level of my age. I would be very much interested in this. And I have played all of First Suite and Second Suite for my high school's wind ensemble.

[virtualconcertband]

@Ryees9 That is awesome! I'm glad you're interested! can't wait to see your video! :)

[Ryees9]

@virtualconcertband Which part would you like me to play for the video?

[LZblkDG34]

i could do trumpet parts. im actually already doing this song for a concert i have next week at my high schools lowest band. good song.

[virtualconcertband]

@LZblkDG34 that would be awesome! :)

[LZblkDG34]

@virtualconcertband ok so how do i get the music?

[virtualconcertband]

@LZblkDG34 follow the instructions on the blogspot site and it will tell you everything :)

[msh02010]

This looks really cool. I might play alto and tenor sax parts. Will there be a conducting track?

[virtualconcertband]

@msh02010 Hi there! I'm glad you're interested in the saxophone parts! :) and yes there will be a conducting track later this week! :)

[clarinetmike88]

Am I able to play all 4 clarinet parts plus Bass Clarinet and Alto Sax?

[virtualconcertband]

@clarinetmike88 Yes you are! :) the more, the better! however for the solo clarinet part there can only be one player so play your best! :)

[MusicWonderz]

This is going to be the most awesome thing in the world. I was watching Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir pieces and I was thinking about the possibility of a virtual band and the next day, I see this! I just see one problem though, intonation. I saw that we were supposed to be in tune with the video, but I think a lot of people would have trouble with that. I might make the suggestion of people using tuners with similar calibrations. Either way, I'm very excited about this!

[BlasterBone001]

Would it be ok if I were to have a microphone when I do my vids so that I can get the best sound quality possible technology wise?

[virtualconcertband]

@BlasterBone001 Of course! :)

[OrpheusXTheXGOD]

OK two questions

1. are you going to post a video of yourself conducting it any time soon?

2. do we play the splits? (tuba) if so do you want us to edit it in ourselves or submit two sets of videos?

this is a cool project i have done this several times already for a couple of music compositions already. i am exited about finally being one of the performers!

[virtualconcertband]

@OrpheusXTheXGOD Hi there! sorry for getting back to you so late, I wasn't sure about posting a conducting track but I probably will (you all will get a message about it when t goes up)

and for the Tuba splits I'd prefer you to play the lower part of the splits. :) or if you have the time to do two videos, that is awesome. :)

[blink182fan11]

OMG I would really like to do this it sounds win

[BlasterBone001]

Omg its about that time to pull out the 1st trombone part and play my fav concert band piece of all time!!!! X)

[AexP1]

This is so awesome!!! Gonna upload my flute part when I learn it well enough!

[bigw2012]

OMG defenitally doing this, and I know the music by memory!!

[AsheInWonderland]

I'm definitely going to be a part of this! :D So excited!

[virtualconcertband]

@AsheInWonderland I'm so excited that you want to be apart of this! :) spread the word!!

[DCProductions2]

SO excited! You don't even KNOW!!!

[virtualconcertband]

@DCProductions2 I'm glad! :) This is going to be a very exciting project and i hope a lot of people want to participate!! :)

[Panjaquomi]

Huh, a link from a video almost a year old to this one, made today. This is interesting...