rpd Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Right now the only piece were working on is Rocky Point Holiday by Ron Nelson. Our director seems to be in love with that song because that was our closer to our marching show this year. Im not sure what our second or third bands are working on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Right now the only piece were working on is Rocky Point Holiday by Ron Nelson. Our director seems to be in love with that song because that was our closer to our marching show this year. Im not sure what our second or third bands are working on though. I've heard a lot about that song, but have yet to actually HEAR it. What's it like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetman1288 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I've heard a lot about that song, but have yet to actually HEAR it. What's it like? Want me to send you the song? I am not sure if I can send it through PM, but if not, how about email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 yah, I just pm'd you my email address! if anybody else ends up playing John Mackey music this year and you are in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, let me know when the concert is, because I want to come and listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the terminator Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 concert actually Dec 18, still in panic, but I don't know about Rhapsody in Blue b/c when we heard Coppell did a rhapsody in blue show many people were freaking out even though it's coppell and so much better than us. Also is that the same Dr. Holt that use to teach at Pioneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donezo Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 yah, I just pm'd you my email address! if anybody else ends up playing John Mackey music this year and you are in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, let me know when the concert is, because I want to come and listen! I'm almost positive Poteet is playing "Strange Humors" in their Honor Band program. They're doing a couple of preview concerts in the DFW area, but I'm not sure of the dates. I will get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 cool! I'd love to see Poteet in concert season! And I love Strange Humors. I have yet to hear a Mackey piece that I didn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_sax_agent Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I officially hate Hindemith. It's like he purposely put traps and skips in clarinet runs just to make it difficult. duh. I like Hindemith. well, listening to it. playing it, that's a different story.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_sax_agent Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 but anyway, our top band is playing American Overture for Band by J.W. Jenkins And Javelin by Torke/Patterson. Javelin is hard. I've never had as many 16th notes on one page in my life. Hindemith Symphony in Bb is hard, but not as hard as Javelin. at least for Bari sax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Also is that the same Dr. Holt that use to teach at Pioneer yah it is, and she still teaches there. I love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy08 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I officially hate Hindemith. It's like he purposely put traps and skips in clarinet runs just to make it difficult. Our band is trying to do the Hindemith, but definately not for the Christmas concert. We're doing Sleigh Ride, O Magnum Mysterium and an untitled piece (by me ). But I love the Hindemith. I can't wait to get started on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRtrumpet Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I don't even know... we've gotten a new song like everyday for two weeks now. It frustrates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerialSleeper90 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 OOO! O Magnum Mysterium! Coolio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftwdrummer Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 new update from paschal: for our winter concert we're doing "Christmas Recollections," (arr. Edmonson); "Lux Aurumque," (if you don't know Whitacre wrote this, I almost pity you); and Del Borgo's arrangement of "Carol of the Bells." For UIL concert season, we're definitely doing Lincolnshire Posy (Grainger); our other non-march piece is currently a toss-up between Rocky Point Holiday, Away Day, and Redline Tango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Good luck with Redline Tango if you do do that. It's an awesome piece! I think we played the same arrangement of Carol of The Bells last year, but we fell apart because the winds slowed WAY down while the percussion kept a steady tempo. We brought it together eventually, but it was very scary until we did. It is my favorite arrangement of that piece so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oDesign Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) Merlin Patterson has transcribed Leonard Bernstein's "Three Dance Variations" for us. We were supposed to play it at TMEA, but couldn't get the rights to it in enough time. So we're getting to play it this year. Im excited. Merlin Patterson transcribed Don Juan for us as well, and it was a total blast. So i expect this peice will be really great as well. Edited December 1, 2007 by oDesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_sax_agent Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Merlin Patterson has transcribed Leonard Bernstein's "Three Dance Variations" for us. We were supposed to play it at TMEA, but couldn't get the rights to it in enough time. So we're getting to play it this year. Im excited. Merlin Patterson transcribed Don Juan for us as well, and it was a total blast. So i expect this peice will be really great as well. Merlin Patterson is amazing. we're probably going to do Appalachian Spring or something like that for UIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 UIL wise, I know our 2nd band is doing all of Holst's 2nd Suite in F. and I'm guessing top band is doing A Symphonic Metamorphosis... I heard our director saying something about Giannini's 2nd Symphony last year though... who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Anyone know what other contests there are for concert bands that aren't competing in the honor band competition this year? My director has been talking about this Texas State Wind Ensemble contest thing. I've never heard of it and I can't find anything about it online, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I just got a for sure answer about our first concert program: Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol, A Christmas Festival, Festival Prelude, Dances from the Nutcracker, National Emblem March, and Symphonic Metamorphosis. I think top band has The Nutcracker and Symphonic Metamorphosis, and 2nd band is playing Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol and A Christmas Festival. I'm not sure about the other two pieces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the terminator Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 For UIL we are going to play Candide and are working on it a little right now, and probably something from Whitacre like October, Lux Arumque, or Sleep, and I'm not exactly sure about what march Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 For our Christmas concert, we're playing: The Night Before Christmas by Randol Alan Bass (or as our director so colorfully puts it right now, The Nightmare Before Christmas). Concert Suite from the Polar Express by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard Christmas on a Snowy Night by John Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 our first concert was tonight, and I must say it was pretty darn good! Next Concert includes: Vesuvius, 2nd Suite in F and A Symphonic Metamorphosis (the full thing this time!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barisaxy08 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 As far as I know: Westfield's Symphonic Band is playing "Redline Tango" by John Mackey Westfield's Concert Band is playing "Candoza" (please correct me because I know it's wrong) and "Circus Days" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urkadrums Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 our christmas concert was tonight, im in wind symphony (top band) and we played Tempered Steel, 1st Suite (i think it's in Eb, don't know the whole name), Stille Nacht (by Mannheim Steamroller), and of course, Sleigh Ride lol. not sure what our next pieces are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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