Stars and Stripes Piccolo Solo

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • Staff Sgt. Torin Olsen of the West Point Band performs the piccolo solo from John Philip Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Excerpts taken from two separate concerts live at West Point.

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  • @delaneyroyse2832
    @delaneyroyse2832 5 років тому +740

    Imagine this: you have a sister who plays piccolo and got this solo. Just imagine how many times she played this (and made you listen to it...)

    • @keira04
      @keira04 4 роки тому +22

      😂 im sorry for you

    • @Liz-xo2ox
      @Liz-xo2ox 4 роки тому +50

      I am the sister

    • @cozyjosey1709
      @cozyjosey1709 4 роки тому +32

      im the sister...but a guy

  • @nataliecoon7346
    @nataliecoon7346 8 років тому +1186

    NO TRILL LEFT BEHIND!!!

  • @catherinewhitaker3425
    @catherinewhitaker3425 7 років тому +657

    I had to play this solo in my school's winter concert and it was so hard😂 I've never practiced anything more than I practiced this

    • @mrpankau
      @mrpankau 7 років тому +17

      As long as you practiced :D

  • @MiraDaWulf
    @MiraDaWulf 7 років тому +653

    He looks WAY too excited for his ear to be blown to complete bits

    • @bluforrestleaf
      @bluforrestleaf 7 років тому +24

      Life is sour. Put some of your sugar in it The Piccolo in high notes can actually damage your hearing since so close to your ear.

    • @issalyssanicole4341
      @issalyssanicole4341 6 років тому +8

      Lmao it doesn't hurt but I still wear ear protection wax in my right ear

    • @JonatasAdoM
      @JonatasAdoM 5 років тому +14

      @@bluforrestleaf I'll tell you what hurts, sitting in front of the trumpet section during a fortissimo

    • @teatrolites3446
      @teatrolites3446 5 років тому +7

      JonatasAdoM no just sitting in front of the trumpet section at any dynamic marking

    • @ryancarter2959
      @ryancarter2959 4 роки тому +3

      Bold of you to assume he can still hear after playing Piccolo for so many years

  • @ThisShipFaiIsNorth
    @ThisShipFaiIsNorth 9 років тому +585

    0:51 - 1:21 OH MY GOSH HE PLAY THAT PICCOLO SO FAST I WISH I COULD
    DO THAT.

    • @elemusic19
      @elemusic19 9 років тому +7

      I could play the alto sax that fast, I'm not bragging. I'm 14

    • @elemusic19
      @elemusic19 9 років тому

      KillerOHerobrine ! probably

    • @ThisShipFaiIsNorth
      @ThisShipFaiIsNorth 9 років тому +5

      KillerOHerobrine !
      Well...OK

    • @Jack-ko4bg
      @Jack-ko4bg 9 років тому +59

      KillerOHerobrine ! ... Gotta love the modesty and not at all blatant bragging of the UA-cam section.

    • @elemusic19
      @elemusic19 9 років тому +1

      Nintendoge _ sorry

  • @mrspuddingcup101
    @mrspuddingcup101 9 років тому +320

    I have 57 more days until I preform this as my first solo.... So nervous

    • @flutefun999
      @flutefun999 7 років тому +11

      How did you do?!!

    • @bennyharvey7430
      @bennyharvey7430 7 років тому +43

      flutefun999 piccolo ate him... it was all over the news

    • @ytho9449
      @ytho9449 6 років тому +1

      Jenna Gesel a bit late but good luck!

    • @ytho9449
      @ytho9449 5 років тому +1

      Not realizing how did you do?

    • @axelgomez7187
      @axelgomez7187 5 років тому +2

      y tho Ir it was catastrophic

  • @StylebySadie
    @StylebySadie 8 років тому +347

    I'm currently playing piccolo in my marching band, and this is one of my life goals. I always come pack to this video because I just love how well they play this solo.

  • @jessica3.14
    @jessica3.14 7 років тому +197

    I started playing piccolo a little over a year ago and my band director just informed me that he wants to get the piccolo solo for stars and stripes forever for me to play on veteran's day this year and I'm really happy that I'll have a solo because I love playing but I'm also really nervous about it.

    • @BandWestPoint
      @BandWestPoint  7 років тому +16

      Good luck!

    • @kathleenl4387
      @kathleenl4387 7 років тому +5

      RaineOrShine 2 Your just a few days away, are you all ready for your solo!!? Let us know how it goes. 😊🕊🌈❤️ Good Luck to you 😀 just to let you know, I could never play piccolo, but I played flute and still do. I am also a US Army veteran.

    • @hellothere9848
      @hellothere9848 2 роки тому +1

      @@kathleenl4387 Thank you for your service :)

    • @lincyy4226
      @lincyy4226 2 роки тому

      mine too! i had 3 weeks to practice and memorize it but it was so fun when i got to perform it

  • @hallieharker4384
    @hallieharker4384 5 років тому +39

    This is pure ear candy! NICELY DONE, SIR! And he plays it with such confidence and polish and obvious joy! That's like the icing on the cake! ❤️

    • @BandWestPoint
      @BandWestPoint  5 років тому +3

      We'll pass the kind words along to our flutist :)

  • @usare-usare
    @usare-usare 5 років тому +36

    音柔らかくて好きすぎる。
    めちゃめちゃきれい

  • @cathyparr6827
    @cathyparr6827 11 років тому +14

    I had to play this from memory in high school while marching down main street in the Veteran's Day Parade. One of my proudest moments. Trust me, this is not something you just pick up. This takes a LOT of breath control, concentration and timing. I applaud these soldiers. They did a perfect job.

  • @user-rz9fr6gl7e
    @user-rz9fr6gl7e 5 років тому +61

    に、日本人いませんかー?
    うますぎませんか...?

    • @動画-m3z
      @動画-m3z 5 років тому +3

      日本人です!!
      うますぎです!!

    • @user-yz1kw1cv6t
      @user-yz1kw1cv6t 5 років тому +3

      音がめっちゃ柔らかいw

    • @こはるーな-b5r
      @こはるーな-b5r 5 років тому +1

      日本人です!!
      めっちゃ上手ですよね!!

  • @chrishinsdale
    @chrishinsdale 8 років тому +60

    This is my flute, there are many others like it but this one is a Piccolo.

  • @ThinkingEuropean
    @ThinkingEuropean 7 років тому +22

    Wow, he's got superb sound!!!

  • @flower2699
    @flower2699 5 років тому +16

    透明感と心地よい軽さが絶妙!

  • @lilymorris8889
    @lilymorris8889 9 років тому +209

    This has inspired me to start playing the piccolo😃

    • @gracec2810
      @gracec2810 8 років тому +21

      I know this is late but piccolo is so fun to play, you should do it :)

    • @elderlypoodle9181
      @elderlypoodle9181 7 років тому +5

      Grace Luneack I asked my husband if I should learn to play the Piccolo in this stage of my life. He said... NO !. he was in marching band.

    • @bennyharvey7430
      @bennyharvey7430 7 років тому

      lily morris i want to but it seems so expensive...

    • @Geraldpuppyshell
      @Geraldpuppyshell 6 років тому +2

      tyler caelian it depends on the type of piccolo you get, some are more expensive than others

    • @nicomajano1761
      @nicomajano1761 3 роки тому +3

      So, did you learn

  • @karenholland330
    @karenholland330 3 роки тому +11

    Brings back great memories of playing the Stars and Stripes Forever piccolo part with the FAU jazz band, and other concerts... and the Marine Band I woulda-shoulda joined many years ago!

  • @XKT035
    @XKT035 5 років тому +50

    This is my piccolo. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
    My piccolo is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
    Without me, my piccolo is useless. Without my piccolo, I am useless.

    • @derpdederp5664
      @derpdederp5664 5 років тому +1

      XKT035 the best Jarhead reference I have ever seen

  • @PickOfThePiccs
    @PickOfThePiccs 12 років тому +9

    One of my favorite piccolo solos

  • @vanessacultra5507
    @vanessacultra5507 2 роки тому +3

    Started playing piccolo this year as a freshman. Hope to be able to play this by seinor year.

  • @PZCherokee
    @PZCherokee 10 років тому +9

    WOooooooOw! That was such a beautiful solo! Beautiful music sir.

  • @LouisEmery
    @LouisEmery 9 років тому +9

    I needed to hear that again.

  • @sallymj8957
    @sallymj8957 9 років тому +8

    The most awesome part of the most awesome song! Excellent job. You make it look easy!

  • @donnabelhadj5106
    @donnabelhadj5106 9 років тому +8

    This is so cute and beautiful. Good job!

    • @nzarzecki
      @nzarzecki 4 роки тому +1

      I know, it makes me smile! Great talent too!

  • @paulcognito
    @paulcognito 5 років тому +2

    I wonder how many times this man has played this tune! Mastery!

  • @lorddorogoth
    @lorddorogoth 4 роки тому +4

    His tone is very good for the high notes.

  • @laurawilde8137
    @laurawilde8137 5 років тому +2

    Played this by memory when I was in my high school marching band *ahem* years ago. Not easy! This is fabulous - wish I had been able to be that precise! Favorite march because of the piccolo part, and this makes it better.

  • @breanahmccarthy8431
    @breanahmccarthy8431 8 років тому +5

    Life goals

  • @kadereese7865
    @kadereese7865 6 років тому +19

    When you're a tuba player and never get a solo ever so you have to start playing piccolo(:

  • @pillowsandblankets1432
    @pillowsandblankets1432 7 років тому +2

    beautiful

  • @jeuel9192
    @jeuel9192 9 років тому +5

    I just got a piccolo for band and want to learn this now!!

  • @deadslow4885
    @deadslow4885 5 років тому +1

    What a wonderful performance!!!

  • @aiconic10
    @aiconic10 11 років тому +1

    Played this solo for two years in the Marine Corps band. Very well executed. Good phrasing and articulation.
    Well done!

  • @steelswarfs
    @steelswarfs 9 років тому +1

    I watch this every day. I wish I could do this.

  • @rotenauwn6200
    @rotenauwn6200 7 років тому

    Only a truly happy person could play such a cheery instrument.

  • @rachelwalmart
    @rachelwalmart 2 роки тому

    The first guy just looked so happy to be there

  • @YACABE
    @YACABE 11 років тому +1

    This is so much fun to play on piccolo!!!

    • @supersaiyankenshin3039
      @supersaiyankenshin3039 6 років тому

      ispeak4detrees why does everyone get a piccolo sex doll i should warn you his power level is high.

  • @THEBOSS47MLG
    @THEBOSS47MLG 6 років тому +3

    This is the bane of all flute and piccolo players

  • @ThinkSlowFlyFast
    @ThinkSlowFlyFast 10 років тому +1

    My hero I listen to this every day as a flute student :)

  • @scarroll451
    @scarroll451 11 років тому +1

    Wow. That guy is my hero. Perfect tempo, crisp. Not easy !

  • @jy221series4
    @jy221series4 6 років тому +2

    Very clean!!

  • @ぱーのーん
    @ぱーのーん 5 років тому +3

    大洗高校もこれやってた!あの時ピッコロやってた人バチクソうまかった。動きながらだから本当に凄かった!

  • @ないちんげーる-l2u
    @ないちんげーる-l2u 5 років тому +2

    ピッコロ音柔らかすぎる…小鳥のさえずりみたい。ピッコロはもちろん後ろも上手すぎる…

  • @jessicaschmidt3936
    @jessicaschmidt3936 4 роки тому +2

    I have to watch this for my online school

  • @mylespope6203
    @mylespope6203 8 років тому +2

    So many trills, such high notes

  • @jej3451
    @jej3451 8 років тому +3

    Nailed it

  • @cionerodrigues7813
    @cionerodrigues7813 8 років тому +1

    Excelent performance.

  • @emmageorge04
    @emmageorge04 7 років тому +6

    I have to learn this song for a concert...a 7th and 8th grade band... on flute... by November....

    • @kathleenl4387
      @kathleenl4387 7 років тому

      TheGirlWhoLikesComedy ._. Good Luck to you and let us know how well you do 😊🕊🌈❤️

    • @emmageorge04
      @emmageorge04 7 років тому

      Kathleen Lirette my band director cut this song because it was so bad😂

    • @kathleenl4387
      @kathleenl4387 7 років тому

      TheGirlWhoLikesComedy ._. I’m sorry he had to cut it. It’s a beautiful march, but pretty difficult. Especially if you are limited on time. Maybe in a year or two 😊. Thank you for responding😀. Are y’all playing other patriotic music? 🇺🇸

    • @emmageorge04
      @emmageorge04 7 років тому

      Kathleen Lirette yes we are. We are play the National Anthem, American Spirit March and Fanfare for Freedom

    • @kathleenl4387
      @kathleenl4387 7 років тому

      TheGirlWhoLikesComedy ._. Good for y’all!! It just makes me feel awesome to listen and play patriotic songs and marches. I still play my flute 😊 and I am also a US Army veteran. I know I’m kinda old, but I graduated from high school in 1979. My daughter who graduated in 2010 was Pit Captain her senior year and also played the steel drums for 6 years. My husband played many instruments in band, and went on to play professionally.
      I’m sorry, too much reminiscing. I hope you enjoy band, and continue as long as you are fulfilled by it. 😊🕊🌈❤️

  • @marsirenas
    @marsirenas 4 роки тому

    Beautiful. I love 💘 this.

  • @charleenthorburn7494
    @charleenthorburn7494 5 років тому +2

    Hardest damn thing to play... period.

  • @koim8509
    @koim8509 5 років тому +2

    YEESSS MY INSTRUMEEENNTTTT He did so well. Wonder what it would sound like on the flute🤔

  • @percheronlovingfluteplayer4724
    @percheronlovingfluteplayer4724 7 років тому

    learning this and playing it soon on piccolo. excited yet nervous for the solo

  • @Ketzeph
    @Ketzeph 11 років тому

    Crisp and clear, nice technique. Excellent job!

  • @boonchirdboontweekulswat6911
    @boonchirdboontweekulswat6911 7 років тому +2

    COOL

  • @dennym6270
    @dennym6270 5 років тому +2

    This is lit

  • @purpleknight1396
    @purpleknight1396 6 років тому +15

    I cannot get the Ab without a giant thump of air. I. Hate. High notes.

  • @elisevandenberghe2901
    @elisevandenberghe2901 8 років тому +15

    reminds me of peter and the wolf :)

  • @TheCoreygallai
    @TheCoreygallai 12 років тому

    I love this solo!!!!

  • @wyndhleodumegwu253
    @wyndhleodumegwu253 8 років тому +2

    Bellissimo!

  • @GG-sh2wl
    @GG-sh2wl 4 роки тому

    Studying it from Italy! ❤️🎉

  • @TheCrypticShadow
    @TheCrypticShadow 3 роки тому +1

    How can 95 trolls dislike this? Hell, I wish I could play it at all, let alone so fast and flawlessly

  • @chaosevolution
    @chaosevolution 2 роки тому

    Bravo!

  • @드넓은세상
    @드넓은세상 7 років тому

    thank you very good music....my korean. thank you.

  • @badddnote
    @badddnote 11 років тому

    Fantastic player

  • @jennamorrison3875
    @jennamorrison3875 5 років тому +1

    This puts my piccolo playing to shame.

  • @LightningBug73
    @LightningBug73 11 років тому

    Perfection!

  • @topcityres
    @topcityres 11 років тому

    That's just freakin' awesome.

  • @kayshavvadivelu966
    @kayshavvadivelu966 9 років тому

    he is awesome

  • @cebukid70
    @cebukid70 11 років тому

    Excellent!!

  • @francheskamontinola4462
    @francheskamontinola4462 5 років тому

    STARS AND STRIPES PICCOLO SOLO - WEST POINT BAND
    The most famous composition "THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER"...written by John Philip Sousa in 1896 has become the most popular and really recognized march of all time.
    It has captured the spirit of American patriotism and in 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed an act of Congress designating " The Stars and Stripes Forever " as the NATIONAL MARCH OF THE UNITED. STATES. ...
    On 2 ocassions in 2011, Staff Sgt.Torin Olsen of the West Point Band performed the Piccolo Solo from the score of this important march composition. As a musician, he stood front and center and with all his talent , charm and guts...."blew" each note in that melodius score in fortissimo while the flute section played the original melody in pianissimo to accompany his piccolo solo ...
    Staff Sgt.Torin Olsen, all by himself certainly played his piccolo solo from the score of the most important march composition by JPSousa with Superb execution, with the Obvious print of the composer's genius, Undeniably Satisfactory with Accurate interpretation and delivery, as S-O-U-S-A would want the piccolo solo part of that score played....
    While the West Point cadets were thrilled at his performance, IT IS NO QUESTION THAT THE MARCH KING HIMSELF would thank Staff Sgt. Torin Olsen for the brave and courageous stand as he played the piccolo solo of Sousa's score for the most important march. " The Stars and Stripes Forever"....
    To the West Point Band a BIG HURRAH for playing the march....but please GIVE A BIG HEART TO OUR SOLO ARTIST for a job well played!!!!!
    Thank you Staff Sgt. Torin Olsen cuz you gave me a big smile on my face as i really appreciated your " gutsy" performance. From one musician to another...KUDOS FROM ME ..........FM

  • @Destroyer-qf9id
    @Destroyer-qf9id Рік тому +1

    so uh im playing this hanging upside down at my spring concert...

  • @mbr2000_
    @mbr2000_ 6 років тому +1

    YES YES YES

  • @hoeforjeongie
    @hoeforjeongie 3 роки тому +4

    Last week my band director handed out this piece and as I’m the main piccolo in our band I have to do this solo and I’m not prepared but this sounded really good

  • @elemusic19
    @elemusic19 9 років тому

    that's amazing

  • @duenge
    @duenge 8 років тому

    Them is SOME goosebumps I"ma feeling!

  • @fredcline8228
    @fredcline8228 4 роки тому

    Yay!

  • @cjhoward409
    @cjhoward409 Рік тому

    Playing this outside on my phone and my chickens all came running over. 😂

  • @supersaiyankenshin3039
    @supersaiyankenshin3039 6 років тому

    Piccolo youre awesome!

  • @pennypinscher5622
    @pennypinscher5622 11 років тому

    Wow, great picc player!!! Great job!!

  • @DanielBacaMaker
    @DanielBacaMaker 6 років тому

    That time...when the piccolo...conducted the orchestra....yeah...great times (being sincere here. Love piccolo)

  • @DioXin
    @DioXin 11 років тому +4

    awesome solo, face expression pretty funny gotta admit..

  • @xsiunnu
    @xsiunnu 6 років тому +2

    Super! Makes it look effortless and fun. Guys who play flute still give me the willies though.

  • @rosolek94
    @rosolek94 12 років тому

    Perfect!

  • @alicenanne
    @alicenanne 5 років тому

    legend

  • @annatirindelli8879
    @annatirindelli8879 4 роки тому

    MERAVIGLIOSO!!!! COMPLIMENTI VIVISSIMI 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @josehoward-guerraiii4833
    @josehoward-guerraiii4833 4 роки тому

    Why is the projection so good

  • @samdimauro1248
    @samdimauro1248 6 років тому +4

    Alright, so who wants to make a 10 hour version of this?

  • @flyingbakedpotatoes
    @flyingbakedpotatoes 12 років тому

    I am practicing this solo to get a piccolo spot in my college band. I am trying so hard but i'll never be this good!

  • @dhtelevision
    @dhtelevision 5 років тому +1

    A piccolo is basically a baby flute.

  • @SaxandRelax
    @SaxandRelax 4 роки тому

    in tune

  • @드넓은세상
    @드넓은세상 9 років тому

    나는 한국인입니다
    이 동영상 정말 멋지네요. 매일같이 봅니다.
    이런생각도 해봅니다.
    저도 저기서 악기를 저사람처럼 부르고 싶다고...

  • @michaelshelley1289
    @michaelshelley1289 5 років тому

    that 2nd dude rocked it!!!

  • @Pulsatyr
    @Pulsatyr 4 роки тому

    Anyone who doesn't get chills down the spine is dead from the neck up.

  • @johannbach3342
    @johannbach3342 4 роки тому +1

    Head of Music at school: YOU have a month to learn picc from scratch and sound like this
    Me: ..................

  • @chuckidesantis8166
    @chuckidesantis8166 7 років тому +1

    Wish I could hear Stephanie Edwards do that again--WITHOUT the piccolo ! She could whistle the whole thing perfectly .

  • @aristideslozano8667
    @aristideslozano8667 6 років тому

    Mi inspiración

  • @elderlypoodle9181
    @elderlypoodle9181 7 років тому +1

    I'd pay for that !!!!

  • @briannanibarger
    @briannanibarger 5 років тому

    I’m playing this on picc in my wind ensemble for competition in a few months!

  • @svetivani
    @svetivani 4 роки тому

    👏👏👏

  • @AMELIETATE.
    @AMELIETATE. 4 роки тому

    he do be vibin doe 😳