The Seal Lullaby for Band by Eric Whitacre

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  • Опубліковано 3 бер 2012
  • What was originally for choir, has been made for band. This is the beautiful Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre. Enjoy!

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  • @noveluniform1
    @noveluniform1 10 років тому +591

    This is the type of music clarinets are made for.

    • @Serelovesherhubby
      @Serelovesherhubby 10 років тому +11

      PREACH.

    • @nathanielgrim7388
      @nathanielgrim7388 10 років тому +12

      Serenity Joan lol i play trumpets i must say we enjoy our part as well but you clarinets have on hellava piece here

    • @carlinb2600
      @carlinb2600 9 років тому +15

      Heck yeah! Clarinets forever!

    • @funnycreep
      @funnycreep 9 років тому +19

      this couldn't be more true, i play second clarinet and I've never had a part like this- it gives me chills

    • @natedutton656
      @natedutton656 9 років тому +14

      +Arianna_Paletta you experienced the chills too?!?!? *my director calls them achievements, and means you are playing something very well*

  • @nyannyansenpai2858
    @nyannyansenpai2858 7 років тому +623

    Fun fact ( as told by my band director ): This piece was originally commissioned by Dreamworks, whom wanted to produce a movie about a seal who'd lost his mother. So, Whitacre went to work and began writing this piece, and when he approached Dreamworks, they'd told him that they'd changed the theme around, and had began the production of Kung Fu Panda.
    The more you know!

    • @Maxman013_
      @Maxman013_ 6 років тому +27

      That is correct!
      The story that it was written for (originally a choral arrangement, video here: ua-cam.com/video/kxTghSZupv8/v-deo.html) was Kipling's "The White Seal" which was actually derived from "The Jungle Book"
      Disney wanted a money machine instead of a good story. :(

    • @brokencablemusic
      @brokencablemusic 5 років тому +27

      and thus, my hate for kung fu panda

    • @jameslindsay2464
      @jameslindsay2464 5 років тому +7

      Mine told us something similar who is your band director

    • @grojsale
      @grojsale 5 років тому +4

      mine did too :)

    • @carlynorwood3971
      @carlynorwood3971 5 років тому +2

      So did our band teacher

  • @brionnaspurlin
    @brionnaspurlin 10 років тому +270

    My high school symphonic band is playing this at graduation. There won't be a dry eye in the audience. Sad, it's the last song I get to play with my closest friends.

    • @carliquiel
      @carliquiel 7 років тому +8

      Brionna Spurlin hope it went well :)

    • @markn3586
      @markn3586 4 роки тому +9

      ....and if you keep playing you will get to make new friends and more musical memories. I've been playing oboe since 1972. Never give up your love for playing music and cherish your memories and those yet to be made!!

    • @archer6299
      @archer6299 3 роки тому +4

      I played this with my high school wind ensemble at graduation my freshman, sophomore, and junior years. I remember hearing it played at my graduation and it hit me so hard and continues to hit me really hard each time I listen to it.

    • @janeough45
      @janeough45 3 роки тому +2

      please join another band , if not you will regret it xx

    • @slurpygurpy9001
      @slurpygurpy9001 3 роки тому +3

      6 years ago... the time has flew by.

  • @PooCrizzap
    @PooCrizzap 8 років тому +309

    I wish this song could just play for the rest of existence in my head

  • @fatcontroller12
    @fatcontroller12 5 років тому +66

    Being an audience member is one thing, but being an actual performer is just breathtaking. I was crying during the real deal performance. This describes so many emotions!! I love this piece!

  • @IAmTheEg7
    @IAmTheEg7 8 років тому +257

    This arrangement gave me CHILLS! +1 if you agree.

    • @tootall432
      @tootall432 7 років тому +5

      It's way too beautiful, this is one of my favorite band pieces of all time. Anything made by Eric Whitacre is amazing.

    • @brianbaumgarn5795
      @brianbaumgarn5795 6 років тому

      Agreed. Whitacre is such a genius and he picks the best poetry to feature.

    • @drewboozer427
      @drewboozer427 4 роки тому

      I played it at the U of M Honor Band two years ago and it literally gave me goosebumps when I played it but I loved it

  • @em.Ashton
    @em.Ashton 8 років тому +182

    In my band, I'm playing the piano part, and it is the most beautiful piece I think I have ever heard

    • @Grovyle90
      @Grovyle90 4 роки тому +11

      I played the piano part as well. I typically play trumpet or sax in ensemble. Normally I play piano solo, so it was difficult getting used to playing at the tempo of the director and not playing over the rest of the ensemble.

    • @lilhuntress8238
      @lilhuntress8238 4 роки тому

      @@Grovyle90 that's how it is for me too. I've never accompanied anyone 'til now

    • @jackielemire7159
      @jackielemire7159 3 роки тому

      Saammmee. It actually inspired me to compose my own piece.

    • @vbean3334
      @vbean3334 3 роки тому +1

      im about to do the exact same thing and i've never been more excited

    • @atsurao
      @atsurao 7 місяців тому

      Exact same situation, I’m usually playing alto or tenor sax in an ensemble, with piano solo. accompanying the band is so difficult. so im practicing my hardest right now XD

  • @MSDwake
    @MSDwake 9 років тому +104

    I played this in high school my junior year, went on to college and played it freshman year, and I'm now a new music educator, and my first song, will be this one

    • @alexiscalvert9572
      @alexiscalvert9572 8 років тому +5

      That freaked me out for a sec my band director is Michael DIXON so I was like, wait, what?

    • @reyna5101
      @reyna5101 4 роки тому +1

      You’ve done well for ur students I support LOL 4 years later and The Seal Lullaby still isn’t as well known as October or sleep 😭✨

    • @sahsfinearts
      @sahsfinearts Рік тому

      As a 20 year band director, this comment made me smile. 🙂

  • @felixlavulpe3506
    @felixlavulpe3506 9 років тому +165

    Tuba, we are the most beautiful thunder.

    • @drewboozer427
      @drewboozer427 6 років тому +4

      ayyyyy don't forget ya bois trombone and baritone!

    • @rulylemming144williams6
      @rulylemming144williams6 6 років тому

      Agreed

    • @justahuman6739
      @justahuman6739 6 років тому +2

      Zach Thomas hello fellow tuba player 😁👍

    • @braedonbehnke2538
      @braedonbehnke2538 6 років тому +4

      I get to listen to the low brass all the time while my band rehearsed this song because I was a percussionist who didn't get the bell part and it is just so beautiful to listen to.

    • @violetsand
      @violetsand 5 років тому +3

      agreed. i love all low brass and the instruments are beatiful when played correctly 💕💕
      -coming from a first clarinet (all the high notessss ;-;)

  • @Dreigonix
    @Dreigonix 8 років тому +219

    I didn't know this was about a literal seal when I first started this piece. So the image I had in my head was of a _Navy_ SEAL; a soldier singing a hymn and praying for the safety of himself and his family back home.
    So yeah, I just made this song even more tear-jerking and emotional. Congrats, me. ;~;

    • @Fridge756
      @Fridge756 8 років тому

      Haha hooray congrats!! ^_−☆

    • @kommoo3366
      @kommoo3366 8 років тому +5

      That works too

    • @lbonini1gaming
      @lbonini1gaming 8 років тому +24

      You know, music can be interpreted however you want to interpret and your interpretation is absolutely beautiful. If I ever have the chance to direct this piece (I'm going to study to become a Choral director)
      I'm going to use that as an interpretation. :)

    • @boinico1998
      @boinico1998 8 років тому +2

      +lbonini1gaming I agree :) that's the beauty of music! Is that it can be interpreted anyway the listener wants

    • @julienne1092
      @julienne1092 7 років тому

      Dreigonix aghhhhh SAD!!!

  • @nolanstopfel33
    @nolanstopfel33 8 років тому +66

    This song practically moves me to tears every time I hear it its so beautiful

  • @marykatherinemozingo1263
    @marykatherinemozingo1263 8 років тому +73

    I'm playing this piece on french horn and it is beautiful

    • @BonejanglesTV
      @BonejanglesTV 8 років тому

      +Mary Katherine Mozingo I'm playing the first trumpet part :)

    • @fig4714
      @fig4714 7 років тому +1

      Mary Katherine Mozingo I used to play it. I come listen to this song to remind me of my old band in middle school :,(

    • @forgottenone5843
      @forgottenone5843 6 років тому

      Mary Katherine Mozingo I'm playing now and I love it

    • @violetsand
      @violetsand 5 років тому +2

      Mary Katherine Mozingo french horns when played correctly are gorgeous instruments and i love them so much 💖💖

    • @ridaj30
      @ridaj30 5 років тому

      I played it on French Horn a year or 2 ago also and your right it is so beautiful

  • @helenarichard
    @helenarichard 10 років тому +122

    just when I thought this song couldn't get more beautiful I discover it for band...I love band music so much...nothing is more romantic.

    • @natedutton656
      @natedutton656 9 років тому +3

      #ClarinetSolos

    • @chacestutzman542
      @chacestutzman542 5 років тому

      What's your favorite instrument. Is it oboe? Because if it is, immplay oboe, saxophone, bassoon, used to play clarinet, and piano. OOF

  • @jennychan99
    @jennychan99 8 років тому +32

    I had the second clarinet solo in this song... Beautiful.

    • @abbyb1173
      @abbyb1173 3 роки тому

      the counter melody > the melody

    • @laneyl2784
      @laneyl2784 Рік тому

      Me too! The only thing is it’s hard to go over the break, and the Bb’s sound bad. We recently had a change of band director, so I hope our sub for the rest of the year likes it and lets us play if for our spring concert

  • @zachrobinson8357
    @zachrobinson8357 3 роки тому +14

    Holy crap why does this have to be so beautiful? Played this as a third clarinet my freshman year, and it was the last song I played before we were shut down due to covid. We got the seal, too. It was also the last song that we played with our old band director before he retired (like 3 years past when he should’ve), and it hit him harder than all the band combined. He specifically wanted this song to be his last with us, and I don’t think he could’ve picked a better one. God, it hits me right in the feels.

    • @zachrobinson8357
      @zachrobinson8357 Рік тому

      As a Senior coming back to this comment, this song is definitely bittersweet for me. It’s a gorgeous song, but now that time has been able to run it’s course, this song still has a place in my heart. I have had so many experiences since then. So much has changed. I still follow my old band director on insta, and he’s out there living his best life, judging WGI and running. I am not even close to the same person that I was when I wrote this comment. Time flies y’all.

    • @Ewalker26
      @Ewalker26 Рік тому

      @@zachrobinson8357 How are you doing now?

  • @airmattresshazard4170
    @airmattresshazard4170 Рік тому +5

    When playing this my senior year, I cried every single time we ever touched it... Rehearsals, region, state, the concert. It is my favorite song, filled with emotional ties & memories. So beautiful!

  • @carliquiel
    @carliquiel 7 років тому +11

    as a choral student i never thought i would prefer a band arrangement over a choral one.

    • @oughtonoughton2634
      @oughtonoughton2634 2 роки тому

      Caril i love your comment , This divine lullaby sounds really lovely played by yjis very fine band , it makes a change to hear a band playing this rather lovely lullaby instead of voices lol JANE X

  • @sealcraft7
    @sealcraft7 10 років тому +90

    Now I'm all tired

  • @javonfew8149
    @javonfew8149 10 років тому +17

    This is the most beautiful song to ever be played by any band

  • @emilyrosebrook6474
    @emilyrosebrook6474 6 років тому +28

    i play the flute in this and can i just say it's freaking gorgeous. when i first heard it i felt so overwhelmed and emotional that i burst out crying. i still get overwhelmed and feel so vulnerable but in a good way? does that make sense

  • @green25459
    @green25459 10 років тому +72

    knowing that the movie this song was supposed to be in was never made because of kung fu panda really makes me sad :(

  • @snides712
    @snides712 7 років тому +21

    This was one of my high school senior band's favourite songs to play, and now that most of us have graduated I feel like crying every time I hear it. But I love it soooo much!!!

  • @servals2384
    @servals2384 10 років тому +28

    I'm playing this in a concert tomorrow. Such a lovely piece, and I have the fortune of being in an honors band, so my fellow musicians really do this justice. I nearly cried after just a few measures; I can just imagine a little seal pup being rocked to sleep in the gentle waves.

    • @JayfeatherIsEpic
      @JayfeatherIsEpic 10 років тому

      Lucky. We have no honors band. I would love to play this, but I fear our band will bomb it....

    • @cmchat
      @cmchat 10 років тому +2

      Just performed this song in an honors group about 3 hours ago. Band has changed me so much and I will never be the same without it.

    • @brionnaspurlin
      @brionnaspurlin 10 років тому +1

      Same here, but when I play this as the final song at graduation I will be bawling

    • @cameronpund8367
      @cameronpund8367 9 років тому +1

      playing this tomorrow it sounds amazing‼

  • @destinyandseverus
    @destinyandseverus 9 років тому +15

    I cried so hard when we played this. it's so beautiful.

  • @9LivesDeepDives
    @9LivesDeepDives 2 роки тому +4

    I played alto saxophone most of my early school life, but in high school I switched to baritone (at request of my band teacher) and for the first three years of band I hated baritone sax’s lack of Melodies. But this song made me really appreciate the importance of the low support. The deep crescendos & decrescendos behind the melody give me more chills than any part of this arrangement, it gives this piece life, a feeling of breathing the music in - which I find beautiful.

  • @trianglearchives5776
    @trianglearchives5776 8 місяців тому +1

    This is hands down the most wholesome band piece to ever exist

  • @cpetersen6454
    @cpetersen6454 5 років тому +7

    This is the first piece i ever heard and thought “Wow. The clarinet part for this is amazing”. I play horn

  • @jordynfolsom6951
    @jordynfolsom6951 6 років тому +1

    Eric Whitacre is an actual genius. This is just so beautiful. As a trumpet, I can say that this is by far the most beautiful song that I have ever had the privilege to play.

  • @madisonrose1437
    @madisonrose1437 9 років тому +9

    I'm playing the 2nd clarinet solo part with my friend and I was tearing up when we heard it in class.

    • @rajuns5288
      @rajuns5288 9 років тому +1

      Ok, the solos are great, (I play first clarinet part on this, beautiful solos) the second clarinet solos at the measure after the first fermata in the piece is just awesome

  • @Bean-mq2rz
    @Bean-mq2rz 4 роки тому +4

    We are singing this in my choir and I feel as though i am unworthy of such a beautiful piece.

  • @uncawizard
    @uncawizard 6 років тому +1

    one measure into this and I am weeping. the choral version is exquisite, heartbreakingly tender.

  • @ColePeters-oy1pn
    @ColePeters-oy1pn 9 місяців тому +1

    This is such a beautiful piece. I cried when I played this in highschool. The student who did the piano part was amazing. He brought me to tears whenever he played.

  • @emilyymancilla1266
    @emilyymancilla1266 9 років тому +73

    I play Clarinet for this song and I think it's amazing how we get a solo and everything!

    • @natedutton656
      @natedutton656 9 років тому +3

      I'm the bass clar. For our group, I must say this price made me cry #RealManTears #YHS9thgrade

    • @Chronosphere11
      @Chronosphere11 9 років тому

      Nate Dutton I am also the bass clar. for my high school band and we are playing this for the spring concert of my senior year and I'm so happy and I cried when I heard this song for the first time as well, the chords still give me chills xD. Unfortunately my group is only about 30 performers and we lack many of the color instruments, as is I am the only bass clarinet.

    • @natedutton656
      @natedutton656 8 років тому

      im the only bass clarinet in a group of 200

    • @BroManSauce
      @BroManSauce 8 років тому

      +Nate Dutton I was on trombone and didn't do jack.

    • @AverageVastayanEnjoyer
      @AverageVastayanEnjoyer 8 років тому +1

      I played a solo for clarinet in this too! Just recently over the summer actually, and I fell in love with this song almost immediately

  • @baileycherrington6800
    @baileycherrington6800 2 місяці тому +1

    played this song at state during a very pivotal point in my life-this video makes me violently sob without fail every time ✌🏻

  • @krystalpeake4576
    @krystalpeake4576 3 роки тому +3

    the feeling this piece gives me is indescribable. my entire body just fills up with this crazy emotion and for a few minutes i feel kind of fulfilled in a way.

  • @KatnissPotter99491
    @KatnissPotter99491 8 років тому +7

    I'm playing the piano part for our concert next week and it's really moving each and every time I hear/play this piece.

  • @0ceanamber
    @0ceanamber 10 років тому +8

    We are plying this piece later this month. I play first flute and I absolutely love this song. Its something you can really get into and be emotional.

    • @natedutton656
      @natedutton656 9 років тому

      #1stClarinets

    • @0ceanamber
      @0ceanamber 9 років тому

      Alex Meurer I don't think there is a piccolo part. At least we didn't get one. I suck at Piccolo too! Its similar but totally different at the same time.

    • @alexfromband5489
      @alexfromband5489 5 років тому

      There is not a piccolo part

  • @fotusrebel
    @fotusrebel 8 років тому +32

    I want to play this in symphonic band I have to convince my director now

    • @maddyyoung1412
      @maddyyoung1412 8 років тому

      we are playing it and it's great

    • @elimorgan101
      @elimorgan101 8 років тому +2

      We're playing it in our band too

    • @drewboozer427
      @drewboozer427 6 років тому

      IT'S AMAZING TO PLAY. The Memphis Honor Band that I was in learned it in 2-3 days

  • @joellamy95
    @joellamy95 10 років тому +6

    My band is playing that this year. And I just love this piece especially the clarinets

  • @allysonheacock2810
    @allysonheacock2810 8 років тому +1

    We played this piece today for our school's Veteran's Day assembly. I learned the second clarinet part in three rehearsals. Veteran's Day band is only about 20 people and we had three clarinets. ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THIS PIECE

  • @Kp5js
    @Kp5js Місяць тому

    I’m playing the glockenspiel part on a set of orchestra bells made for my grandfather over 110 years ago. Deep feels every time we play it.

  • @HannahAberin
    @HannahAberin 8 років тому +4

    Had the joy of playing piano for this my senior year of high school with our wind ensemble, love this song so much!!!

  • @Kai83105
    @Kai83105 2 роки тому +1

    literal chills all the way through...

  • @sophiarose6773
    @sophiarose6773 8 років тому +43

    pretty sure at least a thousand of these views is me

  • @Kindhamster
    @Kindhamster 11 років тому +2

    I recently performed this piece (on piano) with my school's concert band/wind ensemble at the Meyerson center in Dallas. It was honestly the most amazing musical experience I have ever had, and probably ever will.
    Thank you Eric Whitacre for this beautiful piece of art.

  • @janeough45
    @janeough45 3 роки тому +2

    what a change to hear this delightful classic played by a band its rather lovely ....all the instrument parts are selective and sound stunning xx

  • @Dallior
    @Dallior 8 років тому +35

    Playing French horn for this piece in Symphonic Band. The MIDI they used doesn't quite capture the right sound of an F horn, but who cares, it's one of the best sounding songs in the world.

    • @zmhmusic
      @zmhmusic 5 років тому +9

      Dally Boy you actually think this is a midi lol

  • @ameliadiaz6849
    @ameliadiaz6849 4 роки тому +1

    My middle school played this when I was in seventh grade. We all enjoyed it!

  • @alicethetechnerd4271
    @alicethetechnerd4271 5 років тому +1

    I play the flute in the band I'm in, and I don't think I could play as beautiful as the people in that song are playing, it's so beautiful and legato.

  • @samjames5450
    @samjames5450 11 років тому +1

    This piece made me cry. Such a beautiful song with a beautiful meaning.

  • @aaronvandyke3039
    @aaronvandyke3039 7 років тому +5

    One of my favorite songs

  • @sierraboshart6161
    @sierraboshart6161 7 років тому +4

    love this song. I'm playing this with my band. I'm third clarinet. and we will be going to festival with it and two other pieces

  • @dillonohlemiller9027
    @dillonohlemiller9027 5 років тому +1

    Never fails to make me cry

  • @bwaygirlatheart
    @bwaygirlatheart 11 років тому +1

    This may be the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life. Our women's choir is singing this for contest, but this is so much more moving.

  • @facioquodvolo
    @facioquodvolo 12 років тому +7

    Gorgeous. When I teach, I plan on getting my band/choir to play this piece.

  • @sayzar9474
    @sayzar9474 6 років тому

    This song was the "senior sendoff" for the senior band kids in my highschool starting my senior year.... awesome.

  • @gynelledalton1493
    @gynelledalton1493 8 років тому +1

    The clarinet part for this piece is beautiful, simple, and easy. I listen to it every day, amazing piece!

  • @merinoc099
    @merinoc099 7 років тому +3

    this is such a gorgeous piece, brings me so much memories from back in last year before our woodwind director moved schools .-.

  • @RealDrTaco
    @RealDrTaco 2 роки тому +1

    I played the piano part for this in my college band it was awesome. I was also super scared of performing and blacked out for a sec during the performance and played a wrong note.

  • @oneohsix106
    @oneohsix106 10 років тому +1

    Such an incredible piece of music. Moving musical experiences happen during songs like this.

  • @joshua5304
    @joshua5304 8 років тому +1

    Played this in Tri-state honor band.loved playing the song. Beautiful. *"thumbs up" to the video*

  • @summert4028
    @summert4028 4 місяці тому

    I conducted this piece for my hs band in junior year and it was the most magical experience I could have endured, it is such a beautiful piece ❤

  • @jakeadams101
    @jakeadams101 2 роки тому

    I remember being in band. In Jr High, and high school. I would've loved to play this. I was always obsessed with playing ballads like this, vs the songs that are fast and full of runs. Runs are fun, they are. But there's nothing quite like playing a ballad like this and putting your emotion into it. THAT feeling is unmatched. Right now I teach color guard and I love it. But songs like this remind me of band, and how much I miss the people I did it with. Some days I pick up my clarinet and I remember the pieces I played, and how much fun it is to play an instrument. I really do genuinely miss it a lot. Lots of fun memories that I won't ever forget

  • @kassidyhamby8203
    @kassidyhamby8203 7 років тому

    One of the only songs I try not to cry to when I play it in band. Tears of joy and happiness

  • @oughtonoughton2634
    @oughtonoughton2634 2 роки тому +1

    How lovely to hear this delightful band play this lovely lullaby ,, it puts a different slant on the presentation of a most divine classic , its the bet ever i adore it x Long live the Ukraine and its people 19/ 3 /2022 x 🌞🌞

  • @eeverin
    @eeverin 10 років тому

    Played this with 8th grade Carrollton Junior High School Band. First chair Clarinet, the whole crowd was in tears and most of the band. Such a beautiful piece, with such emotion. Definatly will remember that night.

  • @ryanr.w.2111
    @ryanr.w.2111 7 років тому

    My Junior High band is playing this. I'm so glad that we get to play such a beautiful piece.

  • @destinyandseverus
    @destinyandseverus 7 років тому

    Played this in high school, I believe it was my sophomore year. Makes me miss high school so very much.

  • @HausofHoneyy
    @HausofHoneyy 3 роки тому +3

    It’s a genuine tragedy that dreamworks didn’t make the seal movie, hopefully one day they will change their minds unless Disney or another studio picks up the project.

  • @angeladavidson2350
    @angeladavidson2350 6 років тому +6

    AH THE CHILLS
    I played flute for this song btw :)

  • @tatesmith253
    @tatesmith253 6 років тому

    This song can pull on my emotions so much no matter what time I’m going through

  • @brodybergstrom8335
    @brodybergstrom8335 6 років тому +1

    Not gonna lie. I listened to this over and over while crying in a corner for like 3 hours. Eric Whitacre needs to score a Pixar film.

  • @tyrusdoraneko3125
    @tyrusdoraneko3125 10 років тому

    We're playing this in band for our next concert. Even in sight reading, the song was bringing tears to my eyes. If they had actually made the movie, I best this would have won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

  • @alyssah263
    @alyssah263 6 років тому

    we played this piece for wind ensemble and i don't think i'll ever forget it. it's so beautiful

  • @Christian-ye1cs
    @Christian-ye1cs 5 років тому +3

    We’re marching this as our second movement

  • @buttercatninja7064
    @buttercatninja7064 8 років тому

    Pine Tree junior high band used this for contest and we won first division, best in class, and Superior. so we were the best of our area. this was last year 2014-2015

  • @soon2bBroadway
    @soon2bBroadway 10 років тому

    We did this in choir last year, and it was absolutely gorgeous. I transferred to a different school and now the bad is doing it this year. It's one of my favorite choral?band pieces. So gorgeous!

  • @snides712
    @snides712 9 років тому

    I'm playing this in band and I can't get enough of it. This song just evokes so much emotion! I love it!!

  • @meganjohnson1407
    @meganjohnson1407 4 роки тому

    We played this as a tribute for children who had lost their lives in school shootings during a winter concert. It was hard to play through this as a trumpet player, but we had a harpist and everything for the piano parts. Every parent was crying through the theater.

  • @drewboozer427
    @drewboozer427 5 років тому

    I still remember getting goosebumps when playing this in an Honor Band. Still one of my favorite pieces I've played of all time.

  • @katiecronan1538
    @katiecronan1538 9 років тому +34

    I'm bass clarinet on this song it's a boring part but it's gorgeous

    • @thatrandomorcaguy7511
      @thatrandomorcaguy7511 7 років тому +2

      Katie Cronan I know right, I'm a bass too

    • @taiwan1307
      @taiwan1307 6 років тому

      Tenor sax too, but I like the alto sax part

    • @ScrimmyBunglets
      @ScrimmyBunglets 6 років тому +3

      Katie Cronan I play bass clarinet too and I think the part for this piece is amazing. This recording doesn't serve it justice but there are parts were the bass clarinet accompanies the piano with some of the moving lines and I can't help but get the chills every time I play them. I know this comment is two years old but I just had to say something since I am currently playing this piece and love it.

    • @fludrew_9257
      @fludrew_9257 2 роки тому

      @@ScrimmyBunglets ik this is four years old but i play bass on this one too! my fav part is after the second stop.

  • @Katkinz345
    @Katkinz345 11 років тому

    I played this last year with my school's concert band. It's the nicest peace I think we've ever played, it even brought a tear to our conductors eye during a competition, it was so beautiful :')

  • @messayaa340
    @messayaa340 5 років тому

    im in choir and we sang this last year, but it makes me smile to hear the band play it... i used to play clarinet as well as sing so it's nice

  • @jupiter0602
    @jupiter0602 8 років тому +4

    Beautiful piece we're doing for festival in April. As a euphonium player, I love how we get the only melody at a certain point. We rarely ever get that. it's cool.

    • @steve4smsh653
      @steve4smsh653 8 років тому +1

      your melody is really nice

    • @jupiter0602
      @jupiter0602 8 років тому +1

      +Oscar Velasquez It is. Very beautiful.

    • @alex_prochazka
      @alex_prochazka 4 роки тому

      I played this a couple years ago as a Euph at festival. We took it very seriously and the judge always complimented it.

  • @Alex-uv9pk
    @Alex-uv9pk 3 роки тому

    I miss band so much. I really wish I would’ve stayed in it for highschool. I like this piece ❤️

  • @justahuman6739
    @justahuman6739 6 років тому

    Absolutely love this piece. Beautiful.

  • @drewboozer427
    @drewboozer427 6 років тому

    I played this on trombone for Memphis Honor Band 2018. It was by far my favorite piece just because of how beautiful it is.

  • @leogiannoni9099
    @leogiannoni9099 8 років тому +7

    I play tuba in this, and we split parts, it sounds amazing

  • @67Rossano
    @67Rossano 6 років тому

    Breathtakingly beautiful!

  • @patriceandreu7651
    @patriceandreu7651 10 років тому

    Really beautifull ! What a nice and peacefull sound !

  • @lighthouseguy3186
    @lighthouseguy3186 8 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful piece of music:)

  • @katierae557
    @katierae557 9 років тому +1

    Such a beautiful song. Playing 1st Clarinet part in our concert next week.

  • @nathanLED177
    @nathanLED177 Рік тому

    Last year my band played this piece. It really was quite nice, sitting at the back of the ensemble right next to the euphonium soloist, and being able to sit and listen to the woodwinds and euphonium continue the melody after the trombones finished their last phrase in the piece.

  • @bandfordmusic
    @bandfordmusic 2 роки тому

    Simply beautiful 🤩

  • @DAwatermelonBOMB
    @DAwatermelonBOMB 12 років тому +1

    my heart melts at 2:14

  • @lxythn2415
    @lxythn2415 4 роки тому

    I personally are playing this for our marching band this year. i play the second synth. but next year i’ll be playing baritone saxophone. awesome peace of music. glad my director chose this peace of music.

  • @vexerni3597
    @vexerni3597 7 років тому +19

    I play second clarinet for this :)

    • @savannahdemers4790
      @savannahdemers4790 4 роки тому +2

      Misty rivers me too! It’s such a beautiful song and clarinet 2 is pretty

    • @gracemccrery845
      @gracemccrery845 4 роки тому +1

      bruh i've seen the first part for it and I'm like heLL NAW to those high notes lmao

    • @savannahdemers4790
      @savannahdemers4790 4 роки тому

      grace :/ it only goes up to a high D right? Or does it go higher?

    • @gracemccrery845
      @gracemccrery845 4 роки тому

      @@savannahdemers4790 I'm pretty sure it goes higher than that. My highschool band just got the music for it yesterday and i've checked it out. I play the second part tho

    • @savannahdemers4790
      @savannahdemers4790 4 роки тому

      grace :/ oh okay lol my band is getting ready to play it in concert and now I want to sneak another peak at the first part

  • @AndyArreola5
    @AndyArreola5 9 років тому

    I'm so loving this piece of music

  • @elliotbox5094
    @elliotbox5094 10 років тому

    Im playing this with my band and it sounds just as beautiful as this does! Brilliant playing in this piece!

  • @bandfordmusic
    @bandfordmusic 2 роки тому

    Started playing this with my band at school - loving it 😍