UCLA Wind Ensemble - Persichetti - Symphony for Band Mov.1

This footage is from a UCLA Wind Ensemble concert conducted by Dr. Tom Lee back in 1993 in Schoenberg Hall.

This is the first movement (Adagio-Allegro) of Vincent Persichetti's Symphony Number 6 or Symphony for Band.

I was playing first tuba in this group with Blake Helander on second tuba. Kathrine Sundeen is playing the french horn solo.

I hope you enjoy it.

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[tubadylan]

Yes, an his book on Twentieth Century harmony is a great read for any composer or orchestrator.

[Unanim2430]

It's not all about technical difficulty. Something that is forgotten by many academics is the expression and emotion found in a piece. Just because a work does not fly above the stars does not mean it isn't hard. Emotion is something rarely displayed by many elite ensembles. It's because they are so focused on technical elements they forget the pureness of music and its ability to touch the soul.

As you grow in your musicianship you will understand a bit more.

[DanTheMan199008]

French Horn Solo you mean?

at the beginning.

[hautboishavoc]

@DanTheMan199008 There is a tuba solo at 3:50. I'm sure that's what they were talking about.

[notanenemy]

I played this in high school. I love this.

[epicfailemmy]

Playing this song in my high school symphonic band.

Can't wait to get my chops on this horn part <3

[killpineapple]

we played this my junior year in Honors Wind Ensemble in high school. could barely get graded on it. fucking love this whole piece

[blkjock81]

@urmylolipop

I don't think this is an "extremely difficult"piece, or maybe you have to expand on what you mean. But it has just enough challenge for an advance level group. I remember sight reading this piece for the first time in 2nd year. Best thing I can describe...counting in 2 with obscured downbeats kept you on your toes...but the musical rewards from playing this piece came quite easily and readily, which is why this piece is still one of my absolute fave wind band works.

[rc1260]

I played this at CBDA all-state last year, and set behind the horns (i played tuba). That lick at 2:04 gave me chills EVERYTIME. indescribable...

[ataricom]

WOW! Awesome sound!

[grosensteinbergjew]

its so annoying when yorue learning it

[seanixs]

umm ok ??

[mrbearbear216]

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