Ok, written tempo is quarter note = 180-184...so, yes, like @frenchhornlvr says, you're supposed to take it AT tempo (our band director had a similar story)...but not ABOVE tempo like @powerrangerstrumpet said. (I have the xylophone part...it would be near impossible at 210+)
Either way...this band does a pretty fantastic job playing this piece. :)
It is supposed to be that fast. One of my band's guest conductors knew Maslanka, and Maslanka said either play it at the right tempo or don't play it all, even if you miss some notes.
@powerrangerstrumpet it's not supposed to be that fast. An instructor that we had come work with us had Maslanka flown in to work with them and he never said to take it that fast.
american clasical orchestra CRAP! german is better!
teufikdzanic 3 months ago
Ok, written tempo is quarter note = 180-184...so, yes, like @frenchhornlvr says, you're supposed to take it AT tempo (our band director had a similar story)...but not ABOVE tempo like @powerrangerstrumpet said. (I have the xylophone part...it would be near impossible at 210+)
Either way...this band does a pretty fantastic job playing this piece. :)
BSUmarimba 10 months ago
It is supposed to be that fast. One of my band's guest conductors knew Maslanka, and Maslanka said either play it at the right tempo or don't play it all, even if you miss some notes.
frenchhornlvr 11 months ago
That hall really just swallows your sound. You've got to really think about your articulations if you're performing in a concert hall like that.
lpjayman 2 years ago
love this piece! I played it with the Texas All-State Band last year - t'was sooo much fun.
MrThunder8 2 years ago
awesome! we're playing this.
soccerholler98 2 years ago
damn...pwnage on the xylophone...
smilindave101 2 years ago
haha yeah dude i have that xylophone part, playing it at our concert on thursday
GGoushian 2 years ago
yup i had the marimba part and i thought that was crazy, then i saw that xylophone music and was instantly humbled. Props for pullin it off man.
smilindave101 2 years ago
great piece lucky for you, you play it at around 170...we take it at 210+.
powerrangerstrumpet 3 years ago
@powerrangerstrumpet bullshit
AngryBob8 1 year ago 3
@powerrangerstrumpet it's not supposed to be that fast. An instructor that we had come work with us had Maslanka flown in to work with them and he never said to take it that fast.
IForgotMyFirstAcount 1 year ago
yes!
im such a nerd, because this really makes me want to party.
abbyscks 3 years ago 3
thank you♥
heepwah4lodge06 3 years ago