United States Navy Band: Bach Toccata and Fugue in d Minor (Concert Band)

[Stu228]

I'm loving the Contra Bassoon and CB CL! Do you have an alto clarinet in the ensemble? Most of the college wind ensembles I know have someone to play it on important pieces even though its a "shunned" instrument.

[BachOmega00]

is obama playing the contra bass clarinet?!

[trumpetguy247]

Incredible playing. You can hear all parts, especially low brass. I love the band, love the music, love the conductor. Awesome.

[2010TheLine]

Why isn't Mike Bayes on Tenor? I saw his wife on Bass Flute. I was his roomate at WVU for one year.

[myrandataylorlove]

that piccolo is so fucking cool!

[jlmusicfan57]

As music has always been a part of my life now for over 50 years, this is probably the finest sounding band that I have ever heard in my life! Such sheer depth with the lower brass, (and one string bass player) and the low woodwind instruments. Bravissimo!

[stemikmusic]

The World's Finest...... Bravo! :)



[dudabasstrombone]

Congratulations, magnificent sound and interpretation. I'm from the Navy Band Concert in Brazil, I am very happy to know that there are musicians with this capability.

Would very much to one day can to meet them.

Big Hug

[GreySarasa]

What is the name for this kind of ensemble? You have strings, but you also have concert band instruments. I haven't seen anything like this before.

[usnavyband]

@GreySarasa This is in fact a concert band. Most composers include parts for bass and harp in works for wind band; it's just that the supply of harpists and bassists is a lot smaller than trumpets and saxophones!

[TheMetatron333]

Bravo.

[TeslaPRG]

nicely done.

[97462tan]

I wish i could see them live

[97462tan]

I wish i could see them live

[DasBullWy]

Chills from beginning to end.  Awesome! :D

[DasBullWy]

Love the conductor too

[matthewsalvaggio]

@DasBullWy Mallory Thompson has been and always will be one of my most favorite conductors ever!

[CPTRv1972]

Excellent playing and sound. Love to hear the US Navy band

[usnavyband]

@CPTRv1972 Thanks! We hope to have more videos and recordings to post soon.

[SoyokazeLove]

@usnavyband

what instrument do you play?