this is the piece of music that made me want to devote my life to music. It will always an incredibly special place in my heart. It is powerful beyond words to me.
I played this back when I was in high school. It was an amazing piece that much of the band enjoyed playing because of it's beauty. It brought tears to my eyes then, and it still does.
It is amazing... I just got back from the OSU High School Honor Band and we played this song. It is truely amazing of the power of the music. It was incredible because proffesor Allen actually commisioned this peice for his twin sister. Some pretty powerful music
We played this last year for concert band. I can't think of any words to describe the feelings this piece evoked from me. It's absolutely beautiful! That was my senior year, and now I'm listening to some of the pieces we played. I miss it! I want to go back just for band!
I didn't take the time to read all of the comments, but this is the Keystone Wind Ensemble conducted by Jack Stamp. I have the exact same recording in my itunes. This recording can be found in Vol 2 - Grade 4 [Disc 2] Teaching Music Through Performance in Band.
My high school band is playing this. It is such a moving piece. Last year we played his other piece, Rosa. Cannot wait to rock the 1st french horn part.
I played Rosa for my most recent concert….I’m a junior in hs. I’m hoping to play this one….my uncle recommended this and my band teacher did this her very first year of teaching at our high school.
My All-County band did this about two months ago. Although the oboe's sound wasn't as good as it could have been, it was a very beautiful song to play. Being the second oboe and playing every phrase, knowing the true story behind the piece made it even more emotional.
@Klagmar If you listen closely you hear a lot of children's songs throughout the piece. There is also a lot of descending minor thirds, which is considered one the most recognizable intervals for children.
Timothy Brooks and what I love about that is that those minor thirds are used in such a manner that suggests of being haunting in the context of the melody given. The minor thirds themselves represent the children themselves, and the demented twists on them to make them sound distorted represents the distorted/corrupt minds of those children caused by Child Abuse.
Incredible piece. I was lucky enough to play it under Dr. Milton Allen, the man who commissioned the work, with the Ohio State University Symphonic Band. An amazing experience of both the music and Dr. Allen's extreme devotion to the work.
I played percussion in what I believe was the premier performance of this piece at BASBWE in 1996?? It was performed by The Band of Her Majesties Royal Marines School of Music.
no, songs do not always have words. songs are pieces in which there is a sense of music. this whole piece is associated with music (in this case, instrumental music), so it is technically a song.
Yes, thank you for telling me, however someone has already corrected me on this. I don't regret my original comment though; I'm always happy to learn new things!
@myshilohmy I took it as the child getting abused and just giving up on fighting back and then the next part being a dream that becomes a nightmare. I actually had a whole story line in my mind lol
i don't remember if i've apologized yet, but after reading my childish comments again i'm just overwhelmed by how stupid i used to be. i'm sorry for being so rude.
I'm a child abuse survivor and we played this my junior year of high school. It really hit me hard and helped with the pain.
Im sorry but i just can not get over this piece and many other Camphouse pieces. His choice of chords is just unmatched. Simply beautiful
this is the piece of music that made me want to devote my life to music. It will always an incredibly special place in my heart. It is powerful beyond words to me.
I played this back when I was in high school. It was an amazing piece that much of the band enjoyed playing because of it's beauty. It brought tears to my eyes then, and it still does.
Played this freshman year at my high school. Loved it. Super Powerful
It is amazing... I just got back from the OSU High School Honor Band and we played this song. It is truely amazing of the power of the music. It was incredible because proffesor Allen actually commisioned this peice for his twin sister. Some pretty powerful music
I've played in my school's concert band for over 5 years. This has been the most fun song to play out of everything by far! Love it!
I just played this song this last weekend with my college wind ensemble... its such a powerful song.
We played this last year for concert band. I can't think of any words to describe the feelings this piece evoked from me. It's absolutely beautiful! That was my senior year, and now I'm listening to some of the pieces we played. I miss it! I want to go back just for band!
I didn't take the time to read all of the comments, but this is the Keystone Wind Ensemble conducted by Jack Stamp. I have the exact same recording in my itunes. This recording can be found in Vol 2 - Grade 4 [Disc 2] Teaching Music Through Performance in Band.
My high school band is playing this. It is such a moving piece. Last year we played his other piece, Rosa. Cannot wait to rock the 1st french horn part.
I played Rosa for my most recent concert….I’m a junior in hs. I’m hoping to play this one….my uncle recommended this and my band teacher did this her very first year of teaching at our high school.
I always get chills at 3:51. That transition makes me melt.
Part of our marching band show. Nemesis. Great piece.
beautiful piece.. playing it in concert tomorrow.. the euphonium part is just fantastic =D
My All-County band did this about two months ago. Although the oboe's sound wasn't as good as it could have been, it was a very beautiful song to play. Being the second oboe and playing every phrase, knowing the true story behind the piece made it even more emotional.
@Klagmar If you listen closely you hear a lot of children's songs throughout the piece. There is also a lot of descending minor thirds, which is considered one the most recognizable intervals for children.
Timothy Brooks and what I love about that is that those minor thirds are used in such a manner that suggests of being haunting in the context of the melody given. The minor thirds themselves represent the children themselves, and the demented twists on them to make them sound distorted represents the distorted/corrupt minds of those children caused by Child Abuse.
Incredible piece. I was lucky enough to play it under Dr. Milton Allen, the man who commissioned the work, with the Ohio State University Symphonic Band. An amazing experience of both the music and Dr. Allen's extreme devotion to the work.
I thought that the Saint Louis Youth Wind Ensemble comissioned it?
Yes he commissioned it when he was with them before he came to Ohio State
My school's Wind Ensemble is going to be performing this at state MPA
I played percussion in what I believe was the premier performance of this piece at BASBWE in 1996?? It was performed by The Band of Her Majesties Royal Marines School of Music.
played this with Dr. Milton Allen in the music camp alberta petercen symphonic band. Wonderful piece.
lol I was there. I played Contraass Clarinet. What did you play?
+pukalo WOT tenor saxophone
no, songs do not always have words. songs are pieces in which there is a sense of music. this whole piece is associated with music (in this case, instrumental music), so it is technically a song.
I absolutely love the chords at 6:36
Ahhhhhh!!!
the child never dies, thats why its a tribute to the survivors
@malirulez thats the power of music
True that!
thats a good thing! my trombone teacher makes us write out whole stories to pieces to help with our musical expression.
@nottravis28 Thank you very much for enlightening me on my impertinence in such a brilliant matter. Do you enjoy belittling people on the internet?
Memphis Honor Band music for the Blue band it'd so touching
Tyler Hollins aye man I was there too, 3rd tuba! Excited for this year's Honor Band in a few days.
Yes, thank you for telling me, however someone has already corrected me on this. I don't regret my original comment though; I'm always happy to learn new things!
@TomyDunne yes the euphonium part is freakin amazing
I just met Mark Camphouse. He's quite interesting
I'm rocking the Bass Clarinet part.
Not sure if that works.
Haha met Mark today :D
love the hit at 7:00 is that where the child is supposed to be killed? it sort of sounds like it.
3:30 to 4:00 best part ever
+Matthew Smith gives me chills every time I hear it
@FireDawg80 What are you talking about?
the hudsonville marching band is using this in its next show "Nemisis"
@myshilohmy I took it as the child getting abused and just giving up on fighting back and then the next part being a dream that becomes a nightmare.
I actually had a whole story line in my mind lol
this is the Concordia University Wind Ensemble
3:10
7:33
Charles Ives
i don't remember if i've apologized yet, but after reading my childish comments again i'm just overwhelmed by how stupid i used to be. i'm sorry for being so rude.
Wow...stop calling it a song. Songs have words. This is a PIECE.
You are VERY wrong.