Thanks for posting this. I played under Revelli when he was guest conductor at Illinois summer of I think 1978 and he was really demanding and put all the principal players on alert during the entire rehearsals (we were very short on time). But after playing under Harry Begian (then current director of the top symphonic band) there wasn't that much difference! Many players were terrified to screw up or appear not to be concentrating!
Hobart H.S. Band, Class 1965; U of Mich. Bands, Class of 1969. What an interesting memory all of this stirs. I went to Michigan from Hobart to be with him and his program. I didn't apply to any other school.
I almost played for him. I came from Hobart Indiana, and we had built a band shell, a gazebo in his honor. His wife became ill and he could not make it. July 1987.
Stephen Hager - sounds like you're saying he's not a great teacher, but you probably never played for him or you'd never imply/say that. Since you were not there let me suggest you refrain from making frivolous and ignorant comments about this great teacher.
Does anyone recognize the other compositions played in this clip? I'm referring to the intro piece from 1:10 to 1:58, and the others at 5:00-5:16, and 6:39-7:05. I hate to sound like such an ignoramus, as I feel like they're on the "tip of my tongue", but I can't recall them! TIA.
1:10 - "Vilia" from "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar. 2:27 - The Free Lance March ("On to Victory") by John Philip Sousa 5:00 - Slavonic Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 114 by Carl Friedemann, arr. Mayhew L. Lake 6:39 - George Washington Bicentennial March by John Philip Sousa
Thanks for posting this. I played under Revelli when he was guest conductor at Illinois summer of I think 1978 and he was really demanding and put all the principal players on alert during the entire rehearsals (we were very short on time). But after playing under Harry Begian (then current director of the top symphonic band) there wasn't that much difference! Many players were terrified to screw up or appear not to be concentrating!
Hobart H.S. Band, Class 1965; U of Mich. Bands, Class of 1969. What an interesting memory all of this stirs. I went to Michigan from Hobart to be with him and his program. I didn't apply to any other school.
Yes! During that fantastic clarinet soli!
I almost played for him. I came from Hobart Indiana, and we had built a band shell, a gazebo in his honor. His wife became ill and he could not make it. July 1987.
Yes! That's the part exactly!
The great directors are all highly demanding and insist on perfection.
The Free Lance March - Sousa
"I'm over here"? lol
Stephen Hager - sounds like you're saying he's not a great teacher, but you probably never played for him or you'd never imply/say that. Since you were not there let me suggest you refrain from making frivolous and ignorant comments about this great teacher.
I've played/heard the piece many times but can't think of what tune that is at 5:18 - can someone help me out?
Slavonic Rhapsody 1 by Carl Friedemann. Full version can be heard here: ua-cam.com/video/VokPj2kcGF8/v-deo.html
Does anyone recognize the other compositions played in this clip? I'm referring to the intro piece from 1:10 to 1:58, and the others at 5:00-5:16, and 6:39-7:05. I hate to sound like such an ignoramus, as I feel like they're on the "tip of my tongue", but I can't recall them! TIA.
1:10 - "Vilia" from "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar.
2:27 - The Free Lance March ("On to Victory") by John Philip Sousa
5:00 - Slavonic Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 114 by Carl Friedemann, arr. Mayhew L. Lake
6:39 - George Washington Bicentennial March by John Philip Sousa
I agree, but they are not ALL musical.