Personally, I would have liked it a bit slower during the andante sostenuto sections. Right before the first section of triplets it says con fuoco, with fire, so a lot more emotion there. Not much expression through the entire piece, good technicals though.
I think the first section was a little too fast and i didnt really feel the emotion of the piece. I think the middle wasnt aggressive enough and a little under tempo. I think your accuracy and toungueing is great though. I would also have liked to see some more dynamic shaping throughout the whole solo. your c sharp was really good and the second fast part was better. I think you lack some confidence in your upper register. Listen to how Christian Lindbergh plays this.Overall a good performance.
solid job, but especially in the legato introduction, theres no real sense of phrasing, make it move towards certain notes. and your high Gb's are flat.
keep the Bb's in 5th position in the beginning so all of your half steps are together on the same partial. keep the support going on lyrical sections. great tone and tounging though. can't really help the "typical" out of tune orchestra.
Decent, but do realize that this is a SOLO, and considering you play one of the loudest instruments, I can barely hear you. Also no real phrasing or emotion going on. Nice job on your sixteenth note runs though. Not bad on the whole.
you are great, i wish could play like u, all your videos are great! dont even listen to this retards that says u messed up the first note, they cant even play like u so fuck them
WOw man, I have just started learning that solo. not an easy piece. Im glad I can listen to the piece played so well, it will really help me get a start on it. Thank you
dude, you're amazing, I envy you, like no joke! you were a junior then, and I'm becoming a junior, and I have to learn that for a competition I'm entering. way to make me feel like shit, haha, jk. It just blows my mind that you're from the houston area (at least I think you are) because I've seen some of your other stuff before, and I thought you were way far away! Oh yea, I live in houston, that's why I'm blown away.
Prove It! LOL Naw, if you know a 6th grader that can play this, I'd love to hear it, really. I like watching all of these 12 year olds being able to get around on their horn well enough to be in and out of college.
I know a trombonist who is 14, and he is about the same level as Peter, if not better. Its weird how some child prodigies at the same level are more famous than others. This kid could probably play the bourgeois.. well. His older brother won one of the ITG (trumpet) competitions while he was in middle school
Yeah, it's really not, I mean I had it down after a week of just running through it, and by down I mean I could make a 1 at a solo competition with it easily. It's really not that hard technically, but what does impress me is the tone of the kids on here and when they play stuff like carnival of venice!
You guys are a bunch of haters Morceau Symphonique is not easy, and this guy looks like he is in Junior High, I mean its east to sit your ass at home and talk shit about high B flat, but I dont see your video on here. And even if you can paly it is there any quality in the sound? I play Trombone, and have a degree i Music, this young man has a wonderful tone.
Not that it's this hard to play I totally agree with you faubeo and Tokemmon that it is not that high. What I liked much about it though was the WAY he played it, he didn't sustain it for all that beat and a half, he just hit it, then let it resonate into the hall. Some might not like this way of playing it, but it kind of suprised me and as I said before, I pretty much liked it that way.
Well done. In my opinion: The dynamic spectrum was a bit restrained esp. in the solo part. I would have made the ending much louder and more triumphant. The C# was nice but I don't see what is so spectacular about it (referencing other comments). The orchestral arrangement was not great. Being a composer, I do have a bias about it, but some parts were not orchestrated right and there was far too much strings and far too little percussion and woodwinds. Who did the arrangement?
I can tell that you are using vibrato, but not with the slide, it is with the diaphragm. This is the correct form of vibrato in classical music, unfortunately vibrato done with the diaphragm takes some time to perfect before it sounds correct. Also it is a bit off in terms of intonation, but overall good job. I remember when I first performed this piece I found the Christian Lindberg recording rather helpful. But if you infact claim to any form of a trombonist, you have already the recording;)
get the nitzan haroz recording! In my opinion his tone is a little better, though not as clear as lindbergs. his vibrato isnt as weird too...lol. nitzan takes it at a much slower tempo though, but it sounds amazing. his sound is so rich.
Wow! Wonderful performance. You truly sound like a professional and experienced soloist. And that High C#! Bravo! Otherwise I though the orchestra sometimes played too loud and thus we lost a bit of the solo part at some places. But still a great recording. It's nice to have something to refer to as I'm currently working this piece and I'm in the same range of age (16, but with obviously a lot less experience than you - for how long have you played trombone?)
Good job orchestra, but you can sound better than that. My high school orchestra can sound better than that despite it's STRINGS ONLY WHICH I HATE ABOUT IT!!! I could arrange this for trombone and strings, but I'm the only bass player. And we'll sound bare without the bass.
i just got a shires. I love it to death! I'm performin the Gordon Jacob Concerto with the Mississippi Symphony next season. I'm really nervous bout that..haha
How old were you in this video? You're articulation and tonal center are damn near perfect! Although I have to admit that the video's sound is pretty quiet.
beatifull tone and great tehnique,but are 3 problems:
1. you need a microfone, (it's trombone,in generaly there's no need,but when u play with the orchestra, you need)
2.the ochestra is a stupid one XD
3.u play to jerky... try to tell continuous something...
but still very good;)...
neonexaro 1 year ago
Why so soft in the beginning?? You're a soloist. So you get all the attention basically. Sorry that just bothered me.
CrazyRobotsRock7 1 year ago
Did you lip slur that trill at the end?
ErikBassRock 1 year ago
You have vivid and mild sound. Good Job.
TakeChiba 1 year ago
Personally, I would have liked it a bit slower during the andante sostenuto sections. Right before the first section of triplets it says con fuoco, with fire, so a lot more emotion there. Not much expression through the entire piece, good technicals though.
F1GHT1NGFALCON 1 year ago
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F1GHT1NGFALCON 1 year ago
I think the first section was a little too fast and i didnt really feel the emotion of the piece. I think the middle wasnt aggressive enough and a little under tempo. I think your accuracy and toungueing is great though. I would also have liked to see some more dynamic shaping throughout the whole solo. your c sharp was really good and the second fast part was better. I think you lack some confidence in your upper register. Listen to how Christian Lindbergh plays this.Overall a good performance.
StephensiHelp 1 year ago
Very nice tone and clearity of notes. I'm impressed. More could be done with phrasing and dynamics. Overall a superior performance.
PHSDM2010 2 years ago
I played this in 8th grade...still love it. You did a great job!
wildkiger 2 years ago
not gonna lie you are pretty dang good
andrewabc1 2 years ago
Wow, amazing! Terrific!
youngzeegy 2 years ago
dude great job. i feel bad that the strings (or the symphony as a whole) aren't as good.
trulybubbly 2 years ago
Very good! I started preparing for this solo today, and I hope that I can make it sound at least halfway decent to how you made it.
vincelevi001 2 years ago
solid job, but especially in the legato introduction, theres no real sense of phrasing, make it move towards certain notes. and your high Gb's are flat.
lordofdastrings76 2 years ago
theres some lag time which is really annoying but it was really good
atoman88 2 years ago
keep the Bb's in 5th position in the beginning so all of your half steps are together on the same partial. keep the support going on lyrical sections. great tone and tounging though. can't really help the "typical" out of tune orchestra.
keep playing!!!
trombenoit90 2 years ago 2
great job. where can i get the music for the orchestra? please someone help me
edquin 2 years ago
Decent, but do realize that this is a SOLO, and considering you play one of the loudest instruments, I can barely hear you. Also no real phrasing or emotion going on. Nice job on your sixteenth note runs though. Not bad on the whole.
happycat333 2 years ago 7
awesome. I'm playing this as a solo today for my school.
zgutt123 3 years ago
this was played on my b-day haha
prsguitarist56 3 years ago
this was cool :)
thinktank213 3 years ago
that was great
Darkbombers 3 years ago
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So Many Asians Let us whites have our music back! and ahhh out of tune pedal Bb. woah
DCMSangro 3 years ago
you are great, i wish could play like u, all your videos are great! dont even listen to this retards that says u messed up the first note, they cant even play like u so fuck them
PandaEffect 3 years ago
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you cracked the first note...your tuning note
shwang08 3 years ago
that's what you have to say about that video? I was quite impressed with the playing. It amazes me how petty people can be...
Anyways, sounds great! I did this for my jury in 2nd year university. I don't remember playing it any better than this or even this well...
jjnoye 3 years ago
Good Job Michael!! I remeber being in high school listening to you play like crazy. I never realized until now how good of a player you are.
Andy Bourn
bonedome87 3 years ago
i wish i was asian
Berthaballs16 3 years ago
You sound like Megumi Kanda! Amazing!
unbrow 3 years ago
NICE JOB!! im playing this for solo & ensemble this year. what horn are you playing on?
lordofthestrings93 3 years ago
I've been playing for 8 years now and Morceau Symphonique is my favorite piece.
worx4evr 3 years ago
i played that solo when I was 13 in 8th grade. i also used it as an auditioning piece for southwest honor band in new mexico.
worx4evr 3 years ago
WOw man, I have just started learning that solo. not an easy piece. Im glad I can listen to the piece played so well, it will really help me get a start on it. Thank you
pigfacesme 3 years ago
lol the notes and rhythms are pretty easy.
its just all the details to make it actually sound good
thel0ne0ne 3 years ago
Beautiful! Absolutely stunning!
BeateMarie 3 years ago
dude, you're amazing, I envy you, like no joke! you were a junior then, and I'm becoming a junior, and I have to learn that for a competition I'm entering. way to make me feel like shit, haha, jk. It just blows my mind that you're from the houston area (at least I think you are) because I've seen some of your other stuff before, and I thought you were way far away! Oh yea, I live in houston, that's why I'm blown away.
HeroicSniper 3 years ago
i know a 6th grader who can play this
Laidiar 3 years ago
probably, just not good :P
swiftninja1234 3 years ago
Prove It! LOL Naw, if you know a 6th grader that can play this, I'd love to hear it, really. I like watching all of these 12 year olds being able to get around on their horn well enough to be in and out of college.
matthewharris065 3 years ago
Look up Peter Moore on here. 12 year old trombone player who just won the BBC young musician of the year.
euphfellowship 3 years ago
I know a trombonist who is 14, and he is about the same level as Peter, if not better. Its weird how some child prodigies at the same level are more famous than others. This kid could probably play the bourgeois.. well. His older brother won one of the ITG (trumpet) competitions while he was in middle school
trombonist162 3 years ago
my bad, that was meant as a response to euphfellowship.
trombonist162 3 years ago
I could play it okayishly when I was 12, it's not that hard once you've practised it enough.
mrcoolgenius 3 years ago
Yeah, it's really not, I mean I had it down after a week of just running through it, and by down I mean I could make a 1 at a solo competition with it easily. It's really not that hard technically, but what does impress me is the tone of the kids on here and when they play stuff like carnival of venice!
matthewharris065 3 years ago
I love this piece. Well played young man. A good effort.
EdwardsT350E 3 years ago
You guys are a bunch of haters Morceau Symphonique is not easy, and this guy looks like he is in Junior High, I mean its east to sit your ass at home and talk shit about high B flat, but I dont see your video on here. And even if you can paly it is there any quality in the sound? I play Trombone, and have a degree i Music, this young man has a wonderful tone.
rllewis1982 3 years ago
oh please, i came out of the womb playing a high C#.
good job though. everything was really smooth.loved the runs.
Jessimotion 4 years ago
you need to learn where to breath man.that music is like for middle schoolers.
kytrombone 4 years ago
i'm playing this as an 8th grader
good job only i dont hear too many dynamics...maybe it's just the camera
uziuzi2234 4 years ago
i might play this as a sophmore im in 8th grade now and im playing prelude and fanfarondae great tone!
Trombonesbest93 4 years ago
you sound good. especially in front of all those people.. and memorized. ive been trying to memorize this, im playing it for college auditions.. ahhh
sunsetxlove 4 years ago 2
lol i sound like you except i dont take as many breaths xD.
then again
i have a better horn
king 3b
peeedo123 4 years ago
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pliod1 4 years ago
How old were you when you did this?
marcusjazz1625 4 years ago
Read Info...
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
Ahhh ok stupid me sry...I'm playing this song for my college tryouts.
marcusjazz1625 4 years ago
U sound great,
but the violin
OMG grrr
ouinonyes 4 years ago
those 2 girls u see when they zoom onto him are cute O.O
WindTunnelMiroku 4 years ago
So go get their numbers and call them why don't you.
rpsaxman77 4 years ago
rice university? r u serious?
WindTunnelMiroku 4 years ago
Very nice sound! Wow!
dylanw26 4 years ago
This is a standard piece for almost any college audition. His vibrato is not very consistent. Great sound. Low Bb out of tune, but great overall.
cousinkevinmodlchild 4 years ago
C# isnt that tough on a decent horn
been able to hit it since 9th grade.
faubeo182 4 years ago
Not that it's this hard to play I totally agree with you faubeo and Tokemmon that it is not that high. What I liked much about it though was the WAY he played it, he didn't sustain it for all that beat and a half, he just hit it, then let it resonate into the hall. Some might not like this way of playing it, but it kind of suprised me and as I said before, I pretty much liked it that way.
LeTromboniste0 4 years ago
My range sucks. i can play C# but not after a long time of practice. then again my horn sucks as well so idk.
marcusjazz1625 4 years ago
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horn has nothing to with it.
Csharp isn't hard on any instrument. Come on man, I play bass trombone. Even I can hit that note...without practicing.
hoogestefan 4 years ago
been able to hit it since 6th grade
uziuzi2234 4 years ago
yeah but my father is stronger than your father.. come on guy...just enjoy
julietrombone 4 years ago 6
argh! i hav to do this as a solo at a national competition in march 2008. uh oh!!
wmac1991smiley 4 years ago
so what schol do you go to now?
oliveristwisty 4 years ago
The University of Texas
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
thats cool. Yeah im principal in hys and were playing mahler 5. but you sound good.
oliveristwisty 4 years ago
And to contribute to the vibrato debate, I prefer less vibrato than more, but that's just my opinion.
Tokkemon 4 years ago
Well done. In my opinion: The dynamic spectrum was a bit restrained esp. in the solo part. I would have made the ending much louder and more triumphant. The C# was nice but I don't see what is so spectacular about it (referencing other comments). The orchestral arrangement was not great. Being a composer, I do have a bias about it, but some parts were not orchestrated right and there was far too much strings and far too little percussion and woodwinds. Who did the arrangement?
Tokkemon 4 years ago
lol christian lindberg did it im thinking
tromboneplaya411 4 years ago
What kind of horn is that?
predator942 4 years ago
It's a Shires
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
how much do those cost anyways?
Jessimotion 4 years ago
And if you can't read my post from Dillonmusic dot com, around 4,300 USD
GormSim 4 years ago
I can tell that you are using vibrato, but not with the slide, it is with the diaphragm. This is the correct form of vibrato in classical music, unfortunately vibrato done with the diaphragm takes some time to perfect before it sounds correct. Also it is a bit off in terms of intonation, but overall good job. I remember when I first performed this piece I found the Christian Lindberg recording rather helpful. But if you infact claim to any form of a trombonist, you have already the recording;)
PaulJHooper 4 years ago
get the nitzan haroz recording! In my opinion his tone is a little better, though not as clear as lindbergs. his vibrato isnt as weird too...lol. nitzan takes it at a much slower tempo though, but it sounds amazing. his sound is so rich.
tromboneplaya411 4 years ago
WyattOboe you are fucking retarded, no shit he should use vibrato!!!!!!
tromboneplaya411 4 years ago
i like ur atyle m8, u use lots of alternative positions. and u hit ur c# nice. nice playing, keep it up.
TrombonistShepherd 4 years ago
Wow! Wonderful performance. You truly sound like a professional and experienced soloist. And that High C#! Bravo! Otherwise I though the orchestra sometimes played too loud and thus we lost a bit of the solo part at some places. But still a great recording. It's nice to have something to refer to as I'm currently working this piece and I'm in the same range of age (16, but with obviously a lot less experience than you - for how long have you played trombone?)
LeTromboniste0 4 years ago
At the time of this performance I have been playing for 6 years
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
you were 17 right?? very well done
how old were you when you first played Blue Bells of Scotland??
TheMessengerOfDeath 4 years ago
I guess I was around the same age when I first played Blue Bells. I just played Blue Bells just for one performance with my high school band.
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
Good job orchestra, but you can sound better than that. My high school orchestra can sound better than that despite it's STRINGS ONLY WHICH I HATE ABOUT IT!!! I could arrange this for trombone and strings, but I'm the only bass player. And we'll sound bare without the bass.
whitsoxrule 4 years ago
Keep in mind that the majority of the string players in here are literally from 8-14 years old.
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
What? Vibrato is a great way of giving expression to your playing. Well played by the way.
hotchrislee 4 years ago
I have a question, if he was to use vibrato since it was a solo, would it be wrong? Because it's a low instrument?
WyattOboe 4 years ago
That was VERY good! You're better than me. (Though I'm not BAD. I'd record myself, but alas, no camera.) How old are you in that video, anyway?
Inferorator 4 years ago
I was 17 years old.
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
any advice for someone who is currently working on it?! a little advice would be helpfull
33434433 4 years ago
lol... bhscat is REALLY terrible trombone player! I don't know who in there right mind would let him play anything with any symphony :)
TBonePlayer1988 4 years ago
haha im kiddin.. that kid is gonna be a pro one day..im serious!
TBonePlayer1988 4 years ago
that must have been so much fun.... you sound 10x better than me, lol--- just uploaded my crappy vids of me playing this unaccompaniesd.
GiacomoFeretti 4 years ago
Great job guys!!!
check out the Chapman Symphony Orchestra playing Dvorak 8th on YouTube
Chapman University is a private 4 year university in Orange County, CA
The Chapman School of Music has on its faculty many of the top players from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Pacific Symphony.
harmo105 4 years ago
Is that an Edwards I see?
Michaelmassie 4 years ago
Close. It's actully a Shires.
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
Nice, how were you able to get your hands on a shires at age 17? Those things are expensive. lol
Michaelmassie 4 years ago
I actully got it my freshman year in high school through my very supportive dad.
DejaVu2004 4 years ago
i just got a shires. I love it to death! I'm performin the Gordon Jacob Concerto with the Mississippi Symphony next season. I'm really nervous bout that..haha
bhscat 4 years ago
How old were you in this video? You're articulation and tonal center are damn near perfect! Although I have to admit that the video's sound is pretty quiet.
Michaelmassie 4 years ago