"October" by Eric Whitacre

Written in 2000, “October” quickly became a standard of the wind band repertoire. Whitacre comments, “October is my favorite month. Something about the crisp autumn air and the subtle change in light always makes me a little sentimental, and as I started to sketch I felt that same quiet beauty in the writing. The simple, pastoral melodies and subsequent harmonies are inspired by the great English Romantics (Vaughn Williams, Elgar) as I felt that this style was also perfectly suited to capture the natural and pastoral soul of the season.”
Please enjoy this performance of Eric Whitacre's "October" by The United States Air Force Band.
#TheUnitedStatesAirForceBand #ConcertBand #October

[@ericdevaughn5941]

Once in a while you hear music that leaves you speechless. This is one of those pieces.....

[@oboejourneyy]

Absolutely breathtaking oboe playing. The sensitivity and ability of the soloist is very admirable

[@okxhieu]

can you rate mine

[@MichaelMott-he2uv]

Beautiful piece. Would be great at memorials.

[@leviefrauim1425]

Exactly what was needed in these crazy days. Thank you all for your service to our great nation.

[@maxmagliolo]

Amazing Piece. I am playing this in band right now and i am in junior high

[@golfhack3581]

What a great piece for band by Eric Whitacre! I've played this great work some time ago (euphonium) but not quite as bright a tempo as the USAF band takes it. I like it a bit brighter. Very well performed! (nice camera work too).

[@RonBand01]

What a wonderful piece by Eric and my, my how well it was played.

[@manondumouchel5298]

Yes, Beautiful piece OCTOBER..this is a great classic, Thank you Band for your wonderful music..Enjoy it

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks for listening!

[@lynettewinters654]

Y’all did that 🔥🔥🔥

[@keyoneswain121]

MY FAVORITE PIECE!!!!!!

[@StrongLikeWater612]

Beautiful piece and beautifully performed. Thank you.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks for listening! It's a wonderful piece of music.

[@pigeonette1]

Beautiful! Playing this piece for competition this spring

[@Ok_Igwe]

Amazing song!!!!!!!

[@alissonsantos2758]

Brave!! Beautiful

[@Blacklunaproductions]

Smooth and satisfying

[@timdawg53]

Beautiful! This is one of my favorite pieces!

[@simonepellegatta6504]

Stunning performance!!! Probably the best performance I've ever listened. Greetings from Italy.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Wow, thank you!

[@markusgruber3907]

Absotlutely

[@marcvangrondelle7106]

Superb!

[@johnmcjunkin4613]

I was just wondering, if it could be at all possible, for the U S. Air Force Band, to put on an online concerto, in honor of two legendary songwriters and orchestra conductors, namely John Williams and Elmer Bernstein, whose memorable melodies can be heard on hundreds of films.
Thank you.

[@TheUSAFBand]

That's a great idea!