definitely, the horn section needs to be a lot stronger in the slow section. In our band, the alto saxes play the english horn cues in this. It works out pretty well.
Your comments are fare, no need to appolgize. However, being a member of this band I feel the need to defend your statements. I agree the chorale was out of tune and we only had one french horn so staggering and breaks was difficult. For the fugue, our director wanted a build up to the final phrase (sorry I don't have the measure numbers) so thats why that is the way it is. Director interpretation kinda gives you the "musical right" to change things up. Thanks for your thoughts!!
omg sweet i was there!!!! im 8th grader at ellis lol i was there at that concert goin to EHS next year=D
justicejay86 2 years ago
Overall, pretty good. I didnt like the balance of the band though. The high voices were to overpowering. It needs a stronger bass foundation
gonatego2 2 years ago
definitely, the horn section needs to be a lot stronger in the slow section. In our band, the alto saxes play the english horn cues in this. It works out pretty well.
jemesouvien 2 years ago
I agree with heyheyhey.
The chorale section is a bit out of tune.
Likewise though, I thought the french horn messed up the chorale especially near the end of it where the director took a retardando.
In the fugue, the brass blasted sound, it wasn't light like HOS was intended to be.
Otherwise, pretty good. I don't mean to be too critical.
jazziesax 3 years ago
Your comments are fare, no need to appolgize. However, being a member of this band I feel the need to defend your statements. I agree the chorale was out of tune and we only had one french horn so staggering and breaks was difficult. For the fugue, our director wanted a build up to the final phrase (sorry I don't have the measure numbers) so thats why that is the way it is. Director interpretation kinda gives you the "musical right" to change things up. Thanks for your thoughts!!
greatnate07 2 years ago 2
Very well put Nathan.
ctmajka 2 years ago
XD You mean French Horn. Haha. We only had one, & Karen was amazing at it...now we have 3, and our 1st chair is a Freshamn & MAN he's good.
ctmajka 3 years ago
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jazziesax 3 years ago
wow pretty good and thx for this vid it really helps me practice this song my concerts coming up in like 2 weeks yikes!!
quannersx 3 years ago
Chris, let me just say that you are very much missed as Somonauk =]
barisaxophonist 3 years ago
Awesome performance, EHS!
Bar 149 though, trombones! It's a G flat! =p
i think u guys played a G. ugh.
but, compared to many other HOS's i've seen on youtube.. you guys did really good =)
Tlaverin 3 years ago
GREAT job trombones!! Nice work covering for the Baritone.
lpjayman 3 years ago
Yes it is Elgin high, Elgin IL.
IZaya2011 3 years ago
Elgin of Illinois? Just curious 'cause this is AWESOME.
RachiruJakotsu 3 years ago
we just played this last week. you guys sound great. it was difficult, but fun!
cowboyzsuk81 3 years ago
Oh, I also love the Cello! haha, that's sweet.
The trumpet part sounds like it was fun for you, I'm sure you enjoyed it eh?
LilLlama7 3 years ago
That's a String Bass, silly!
OelkerStudios 3 years ago
Oh I'm Sorry. My mistake. Either way, total sweetness! haha
LilLlama7 3 years ago
Oh my goodness Chris! This piece sounds difficult! Amazing, but I'm sure it tool a lot of time right?
Incredible!!
LilLlama7 3 years ago
Amazing band, those trombones are amazing, all around this is the best performace of The Hounds of Spring recorded on youtube.
javajivin 3 years ago 3