Stop harping on how it is, British marches are weird and follow odd patterns, often including a repeat of the first strain or drum beat before trio, this has one of the drum, but they didn't use it.
they're supposed to sound distant. None of this is supposed to sound loud or fast. He told us to play it in the British military fashion, which is to "do what needs to be done and get out." dynamics should not vary dramatically, but go from pp to mf at all times.
Okay look. Dr. Hilliard, the editor, came and did a workshop with our band as we're playing this piece. Obviously, this is a *BRITISH* march. It is not a fast march, although this tempo could have been faster, and it is not a normal Sousa-esque march. The trumpets and upper winds should NOT be heard prominently. This piece is meant to have a fat, dark sound from (mainly) the baritones. Even on the trumpet one descant and the trumpet 1/2 held concert Eb notes at the beginning of the trio, they s
To their credit, all the players hit all the correct notes, all the time. But music is more than just hitting the right notes. This lackluster performance is below tempo, utterly lacking in dynamic variation, without even a hint of interpretative effort. These hardworking students were not well-served by a conductor whose role was little more than a human metranome.
Agree w/ Coffee 107 - Better articulation on winds needed. Descant on Trumpet needs to PROJECT. Where is the Brass! Conductor: Tempo too slow for a march. Play on top of the beat, more dynamics needed along with a lighter Aire. No notable intonation or balance problems. More instruction on breathing technique (diaphram), and note attack will go a long way. UIL rating 2.
need more articulations in the woodwinds, it's suppose to be piano for the trumpets. idk how much you guys practiced this but, i know a band that plays this a lot better with better dynamics while marching without a conductor
Well done. I had the good fortune to play this tune with the Marching Illini under Gary Smith in 1991. Since then, I have always loved it. I agree with the other poster that the tempo could have done with some more statelyness.
Stop harping on how it is, British marches are weird and follow odd patterns, often including a repeat of the first strain or drum beat before trio, this has one of the drum, but they didn't use it.
LEGOALEX97 2 weeks ago
they're supposed to sound distant. None of this is supposed to sound loud or fast. He told us to play it in the British military fashion, which is to "do what needs to be done and get out." dynamics should not vary dramatically, but go from pp to mf at all times.
steamypancakes 2 weeks ago
Okay look. Dr. Hilliard, the editor, came and did a workshop with our band as we're playing this piece. Obviously, this is a *BRITISH* march. It is not a fast march, although this tempo could have been faster, and it is not a normal Sousa-esque march. The trumpets and upper winds should NOT be heard prominently. This piece is meant to have a fat, dark sound from (mainly) the baritones. Even on the trumpet one descant and the trumpet 1/2 held concert Eb notes at the beginning of the trio, they s
steamypancakes 2 weeks ago
Ok people, It is supposed to be that slow. chillax
couchpotato65100 1 month ago
Funny thing is. I'm in middle school. And were playing it better than this
Iweaver124 3 months ago
too fucking slow!!
42trombone 4 months ago
To their credit, all the players hit all the correct notes, all the time. But music is more than just hitting the right notes. This lackluster performance is below tempo, utterly lacking in dynamic variation, without even a hint of interpretative effort. These hardworking students were not well-served by a conductor whose role was little more than a human metranome.
Polistotle 5 months ago
Agree w/ Coffee 107 - Better articulation on winds needed. Descant on Trumpet needs to PROJECT. Where is the Brass! Conductor: Tempo too slow for a march. Play on top of the beat, more dynamics needed along with a lighter Aire. No notable intonation or balance problems. More instruction on breathing technique (diaphram), and note attack will go a long way. UIL rating 2.
elli003 8 months ago
need more articulations in the woodwinds, it's suppose to be piano for the trumpets. idk how much you guys practiced this but, i know a band that plays this a lot better with better dynamics while marching without a conductor
coffee107 9 months ago
that bassoon player in third row is sure getting into it lol
jables911 11 months ago
The director of this group played this piece in 1985 as a member of the Ohio State University Concert Band. I know this because I was there, too!
ehelwagen 1 year ago
Entire Band: Laser Tongues Activated.
CalebMcF 1 year ago
Well done. I had the good fortune to play this tune with the Marching Illini under Gary Smith in 1991. Since then, I have always loved it. I agree with the other poster that the tempo could have done with some more statelyness.
edburns00 1 year ago
nice! my high school fight song came from the trio of this song.
mjfrancis526 1 year ago
This is too fast. This is British march. :\
Flutelette1 1 year ago
Um...Trumpet fail at the Trio?
PontiacG60 1 year ago 6
@PontiacG60 its a bit of a high range for trumpet. (especially 1st part) Suprisingly I heard alot of low brass.
raddudeguy 7 months ago
SWEET!
IamN0Thappy 1 year ago
Dynamic changes could stand out more.
Neonasaur 2 years ago
im playing this this year i play 2nd baritone horn in my band
chugimaster 2 years ago
We are playing this too
AidouSempia 2 years ago
Well done! Nice balance and blend... I would always like to hear a little more euphonium!
MarkGiordano1 2 years ago 10
@MarkGiordano1 I would have played out more if my lips weren't dead after playing mendelsohn. but the euphonium part for this was kind of fun.
Jordan01692 1 year ago