Some inspirational video links

[RickF]

Just added Sept. 24, 2020.

"Grainger - Shepherd's Hey - "The President's Own" Marine Band Chamber Orchestra (Sept. 24, 2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKPR...fiXNOmGMAb%3A6

[davewerden]

Thanks, Rick - that's fun! I love the camera work. They seemed to select carefully which instruments to show, and I suspect that was a ton of work!

[RickF]

(snip) They seemed to select carefully which instruments to show, and I suspect that was a ton of work!

I think you're right. I've talked to a few H.S. band directors who have tried to make 'zooming' work and it's really tough.

[RickF]

"Somewhere in my Memory" - Home Alone - (John Williams, arr. Robert Engelberth) (Dec 6, 2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPVh...ature=youtu.be
TDR Big Band in Germany. Reeds: Tim Schmitz; Bones: Daniel Friedmann; Trumpets & Rhythm: Robert Engelberth; Tuben: Daniel Ridder; Percussion: Little Santa.

[John Morgan]

Thanks, Rick for the TDR Big Band piece. That was very nice.

[davewerden]

Thanks, Rick! It's a very pretty song, and I love that flugel style. Also, it was nice to see/hear an Adams tuba in action.

[highpitch]

I love the fact that the euph was a satin finish New Standard!

DG

[aroberts781]

Here is something that I found inspirational. James Markey is such an amazing trombone player and it is a real joy to watch him play music with his family.

https://youtu.be/PKRsCINIzic

[John Morgan]

James Markey is a phenomenal trombone player. One could only hope to play half as well as he does.

[RickF]

"Salvation is Created" (arr. Drew Fennell) - Tuba(2) and euphonium(4) - Matonizz. Both play with the River City Brass low brass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CRQ...MPz92ObuHv%3A6

[RickF]

"Tuba Christmas" - Washington Metropolitan Phil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo0W8l_cufk
One of the best sounding Tuba Christmas ensembles I've heard. But if you read the credits, you'll recognize a number of players, Chris Buckley, Phil Franke (euph), Karl Hovey (narrator), Zach Bridges (tuba).

[John Morgan]

That's a great TubaChristmas group! I am coordinator for the annual TubaChristmas in Rapid City, SD, but we had to cancel this year as so many others did too. Hopefully back next year!! Thanks for posting, Rick.

[RickF]

Brass Only Big Band - Epic Swing Jingle Bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vLv...a4U8TMUFhr%3A6
Nice swing version of Jingle Bells. Matonizz et al do a great job with this.

[davewerden]

"Tuba Christmas" - Washington Metropolitan Phil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo0W8l_cufk
One of the best sounding Tuba Christmas ensembles I've heard. But if you read the credits, you'll recognize a number of players, Chris Buckley, Phil Franke (euph), Karl Hovey (narrator), Zach Bridges (tuba).

Thanks, Rick! They sound every bit as good as one would figure, based on the personnel, and it's awfully nice to see any group performing on the same "stage" at the same time. AND...you gave me a very nice new addition to post on the Euphonium Videos page of Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1652931561615693

[RickF]

"Auld Lang Syne" (Which instrument is the best for solo? Euphonium, Trombone or Cornet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDDp...xXEynV5Ov3%3A6
Three brass players with the River City Brass Band.

I know what my choice would be. Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy New Year. Glad 2020 is over.