Vaughan-Williams - English Folk Song Suite (No.3)

West Winds, Band of the Bukit Batok Community Club, Singapore, conducted by Mr Terence Teow (Concertmaster).

Our Resident Conductor MAJ Philip Tng takes a break here by warming the 2nd Alto Sax seat... hee hee hee!

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[mamerican7772]

Excellent articulation and tone, however there is a lack of low brass and the trumpet dynamics seem to be all over the place. The thing that really gets me is how the tempo is much to fast compared to how this song should be played and it shows because the conductor keeps having to snap his fingers. This song is categorized as classical, not a march.

[deathstix]

I'm quite amazed at you for being able to point out that the conductor was indeed snapping his fingers.

[songblam]

Ralph himself would have been happy...except for the tongue-clicking....

[deathstix]

you know...I NEVER DID notice the "tongue-clicking" till you mentioned it!!!

I think it was just some enthusiastic parent clapping his/her child's hands...

[FungoBoy]

lol the cymbol guy looks like he's wearing a sousaphone :D

*invisible players in empty chairs*~~~~~~~~~

[deathstix]

oh I'll let the cymbal player (Mindy) know...heh.

This event showcased our collaboration with a secondary school (13-16yo) band, and obviously their group was much bigger than ours. They had performed first, which kinda explain those empty chairs...

[ChaosPhoenix7]

@deathstix You can hear it clearly at 0:20

[danielwills93]

@s0700332 not a load of nonsense at all. They are FACTS...

English written marches are generally played at a steadier pace (100-110) where as French marches and American marches tend to be faster (120-140+) Are you denying those facts?

Those are very basic facts for describing how different countries interpret music' tempo.

[s0700332]

I would disagree regarding the tempo. There is always a danger when playing marches in concert programs of "dragging". The tune is meant to be quite jaunty and with a bit of spring, Ive heard marches become lethargic too many times to care. It could go a fraction slower though.

[s0700332]

@danielwills93 what a load of nonsense. PIPE BAND marches are c. 108, compared to Mil band marches being 120, with the light div / gurkhas etc. going up towards 140 bpm. check your facts please

[danielwills93]

'a nice march tempo' depends on where you come from :P americans march speed is usually 120+ where british marches are usualy 100-110 bpm :D

[sfsphil]

Too fast, but nicely played despite that. The trumpet soloist was especially good as well as consistent.

[katiegreenaway]

Blow away the morning dew,

How sweet the wind doth blow. Brings back memories. About 6, my Dad was having his studio built. Me & sis danced on the foundations to this song. I can even remember the dance we made up.

Yea, they do rather hurl themselves in, don't they?

[AllyKat1236]

that is how my band did it....we did it at a nice march tempo

[frglee]

They certainly do attack this one with some speed as if in a hurry to get it over! I think it needs treating less as a spirited march and more as a gentle folk tune with nuance and subtle pacing. The melody survives though and must have made for a nice outdoor show!

[lidow123]

ULTRA FAST but still sounds good haha