The coda was written originally for/by the Bob Sharples lp - Pass in Review. In the original recording they slow down for the coda. The original recording was done by a British military band. I wish I could get ahold of the music. It is a great ending.
An amazing performance! I can't believe the tempo and precision. It makes this old "warhorse" of the parade repertoire sound fresh and exciting. For anyone who doesn't already know, Arcadia retired the legendary Long Beach trophy the previous year under the direction of Tom Landes. This video is from the year they played in exhibition as the Honor Band, and Mr. Landes's 3rd year at Arcadia. Thanks to adjudicator Mr. Hrbacek for remembering this performance 30 years later!
This was my sophomore year. I remember practicing that 180. It was insane! Our drum major that year was Richard Johnson. He was amazing! The group was divided into three. Band I, Band II and Band III and yes, we marched with everyone from all three!
Thanks 1912. I should have described Dr. Berry as the arranger. If my memory serves, he and Mr. Landes listened to a recording (quite possibly what you referenced) and wrote the coda from listening to the piece.
Hi Randy - the rain was incessant the week of All Western. Many of the bands who competed at All Western were also at the California Band Review the day before and just got pounded on with the rain. Ruined many uniforms. I remember staying up in the hotel room trying to dry the feathers on the guard uniforms. This video doesn't do justice to how incredible the sound was. I still get very choked up hearing it...
I remember we marched EVERYONE, and even though we were the honor band, we still tied the sweepstakes winning band. HA! Couldn't stop smiling while watching this.
@zarcland you bet there is , especially from those of us actually marching and playing in this video ! awesome to know that there is still a record of those days, thanks for posting !!
Hands down, the finest performance of The Stars and Stripes Forever in the history of parade bands.
it’s just too good 😩
The coda was written originally for/by the Bob Sharples lp - Pass in Review. In the original recording they slow down for the coda. The original recording was done by a British military band. I wish I could get ahold of the music. It is a great ending.
An amazing performance! I can't believe the tempo and precision. It makes this old "warhorse" of the parade repertoire sound fresh and exciting. For anyone who doesn't already know, Arcadia retired the legendary Long Beach trophy the previous year under the direction of Tom Landes. This video is from the year they played in exhibition as the Honor Band, and Mr. Landes's 3rd year at Arcadia. Thanks to adjudicator Mr. Hrbacek for remembering this performance 30 years later!
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this insane tempo. Plus, the coda? Incredible.
Class of '68 - so very glad the tradition continues. Outstanding performance.
Fantastic
This was my sophomore year. I remember practicing that 180. It was insane! Our drum major that year was Richard Johnson. He was amazing! The group was divided into three. Band I, Band II and Band III and yes, we marched with everyone from all three!
Btw, both Magnolia and Arcadia received a 96.30. TOTAL BS!
Thanks 1912. I should have described Dr. Berry as the arranger. If my memory serves, he and Mr. Landes listened to a recording (quite possibly what you referenced) and wrote the coda from listening to the piece.
Do u have the whole parade?
paradeguy sorry Paradeguy this is all I have.
So my question is.. why is this indoors?
The event was held inside the stadium that year due to weather.
Oh wow..who won
Magnolia HS
Hi Randy - the rain was incessant the week of All Western. Many of the bands who competed at All Western were also at the California Band Review the day before and just got pounded on with the rain. Ruined many uniforms. I remember staying up in the hotel room trying to dry the feathers on the guard uniforms. This video doesn't do justice to how incredible the sound was. I still get very choked up hearing it...
wow I wish this event still happen
I remember we marched EVERYONE, and even though we were the honor band, we still tied the sweepstakes winning band. HA! Couldn't stop smiling while watching this.
1k Views, awesome. I'm tickled that there is this much interest in this old gem.
@zarcland you bet there is , especially from those of us actually marching and playing in this video ! awesome to know that there is still a record of those days, thanks for posting !!
2k, way cool. I'll be uploading some field show performances in the near future.
I was a freshman in Thousand Oaks that year. Yep! VERY wet that day!