this makes me miss high school wind ensemble so much. Give Us This Day was one of the last pieces I played before I graduated...I never realized how much I would miss coming to school in the morning, getting out my bassoon and playing for two hours, three times a week. I took the entire band program for granted, all four years....so many memories that will stay with me for a lifetime.
I substitute teach in band/orchestra, and I try to bring this mentality to the bands I work with. There are certain songs that will take you back to this band room instantly. And try to appreciate it while it's happening. Because when it's gone... Band (and choir and drama) is unlike any other class because it's a constant and massive group project with people you don't even have to know or like, but one in which everyone has to contribute. And everyone puts it out there for all to see whether it's on the marching field or concert stage.
The family of composer, David Maslanka posted the following announcement today, in the press: "David Maslanka died during the night of August 6th, 2017 at home. He had been diagnosed with a severe form of colon cancer in June. His wife, Alison, died on July 3rd of this year. He declined rapidly following her passing. He is survived by his children, Stephen, Matthew, and Kathryn. "David Maslanka, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, wrote more than 150 works including eight symphonies, seventeen concertos, a Mass, and much music for wind ensemble."
Nerdy me is speaking here XD but a symphony is usually 20-45 minutes long, so this is like 4 minutes shorter -_- And the fun tune part? .... NOT FOR MY LUNGS
My band director said he actually met David Maslanka and he said that David got his inspiration because he believed he was a conduit in which the universe expresses itself. No joke
Adi 03 my director said the some thing lol. All his pieces are inspired by God or some greater power and so apparently every little articulation or breath mark are divinely instructed.
That's true...Maslanka's spirituality is evident, whether you believe in a higher power or not. For me, this (his catalogue of works as a whole) is the closest thing that has been created in the musical medium to describing the indescribable. Sublime would be an understatement.
I was told by a college director who was personal friends with maslanka. He said once that maslanka had a dream about a bear and it pooed and he dug in the pile of poo and then woke up. And then started writing music.... yeah it was weird. But he told my band that he died during this piece, but ya never know he could've been mistaken.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Stephen, Matthew, and Kathryn . . . and please know that you are each in my prayers. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother, Allison, last month and for the passing of your father, Maestro David Maslanka, just a month later. May you be comforted by your father's beautiful music; he was a great man and a composer of true elegance. I just listened to this beautiful piece and to his 4th Symphony, played by the United States Navy Ensemble. Just a single word comes to mind: Magnificence! What an excellent composer Maestro Maslanka was; and your father's strong statement of faith, in his quotation of the Doxology in the 4th Symphony moves me beyond what mere words can express. Your father's music is indeed a gift to this world and may it continue to blaze brightly, lighting the path toward home that each of us travels! May God shelter and comfort you children of David & Alison, and may they rest together in perfect peace. -With sincere love and my heartfelt sympathy. C-G
I was so saddened to recently learn that David passed away in 2017. I was blessed to be able to very briefly study under him (he was one of my music professors) at none other than Kingsboro Community College of all places! Talk about hidden jewel. To have been able to catch a glimpse of what was going on inside that head of his. To have been able to garner some of his attention for the modest works we were creating under his direction. Wow. It was humbling back then. Now it seems unbelievable. He was a contemporary giant - this work validates that.
Got to play this song twice while in high school when I was the 1st chair alto saxophone player. That part was difficult but It was awesome, at least it made me a better player in the end. Just glad I got to play such a wonderful song. I got to meet him right before he past away and which I think made this song so special for me. Rest in piece Mr. Maslanka.
Last year, I was a third clarinet and this was an all out BLAST! We got so low in our notes at the end of the 2nd movement that our eyeballs were vibrating out of our heads.
Gosh if only I was able to play this for my last high school concert!! But Covid-19 took that away, which makes me so sad, but just listening to it makes me so happy
Covid has impacted a lot, but thankfully, montana all state band was able to happen this year, and i was lucky enough to be accepted as a trumpet 2 part. My favorite song from the concert was this one
This exact thing happened to me. We were about to play for concert performance assessment and then covid took us out for the rest of the year. Never ended up performing this piece.
I played this piece in the final concert for my Junior year. It was one of the best performances I have had. Little did I know, it was just the beginning of how overwhelmingly Maslanka and his music would inspire me. The following year, my high school wind ensemble (the top band, not a "true" wind ensemble, where there's one person to a part) was invited to be one of 50 bands across the nation to perform at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. Nearly 500 bands applied, but weren't chosen. Though we didn't play any Maslanka piece, that experience, and playing 5 of the most fun and difficult pieces I had played at the time, led to us to prepare to perform his Symphony no. 4 in our final concert. Which, if you haven't listened to it before, it is an absolutely insane piece, not only in how awesome it is, but how incredibly difficult, especially for a high school band. It is roughly 28 minutes long, no separate movements. There were a couple sections that we weren't even sure if we would be able to play them, but in rehearsal, we managed to make it happen. That performance we had was potentially the best performance of my career. We didn't play it perfectly, but we played it at a level I don't think any of us expected us to, and at many parts, ended up playing it to a level where we could express the emotions and the deep nuance in the music strongly, which for maslanka, can be rather difficult to do. I don't say any of this to bring glory to my high school, but I say this to express how it was almost supernatural, and to show how much we as an ensemble were deeply impacted by it. One rehearsal where my band teacher moved on to work only specific instruments, mostly woodwinds (I'm a trumpet player) on a specific section, I began to leave after I listened to the music just for a little bit. But on my way out, I had a sudden realization of just how incredibly beautiful the music was. I realized in that moment two things: Maslanka's Symphony 4, in my opinion, is a perfect representation of the overwhelming extravagance that can be expressed through music; it also made me realize that music must be something I continue to endeavor in, even if it is not my main focus in life. That moment is a lot of the reason why I strive to continue to play music still. I'm only a freshman in college now, but I imagine that these experiences aren't ones I will ever forget. And it all started with this piece here
I can imagine Carolina Crown doing at least parts of this song as their show next year. The extremely emotional brass parts in the first movement could be extremely powerful in their hands. Here's to hoping it will happen, some day. (:
Maslanka specifically stated he didn't want his pieces to be arranged for a marching art, rather he would gladly write a piece for the ensemble that is different and fits their theme, though obviously, he can't do that anymore so if Crown wants to respect his wishes it will never happen.
I heard the Longmeadow, MA High School wind ensemble play this last night. I'd never heard it before. Very impressive. Congratulations to the school systems that provide music for their students, and encourage them to achieve the skills to play something as difficult as this must be.
We played this at region band this year and let me tell you, the horn part was absolutely AMAZING. I literally died on the rips and that high b flat at the end (I was second horn) but it’s one of my favorite songs that I’ve ever played.
high school?! when ever I see high schools are playing this stuff I feel so underprivileged. my high schools music program sucked. I didn't get to play the fun stuff until I went to college and states(:
Tim I’m a freshman in high school and I’m playing this 🤧 I’m literally going to pass out from lung failure (reason I’m playing is cuz I’m in 2nd top band at my public school and I’m in Texas so everything is like “go biG”)
Our high school students could play this stuff pretty well, but for a university band, we did just okey after months' practice... pls watch this, different music though www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ab411r7Am
I got Phantom of the Opera vibes at 3:10 and then it totally switches and became uncomfortably not intense. At 5:00 I started to think I was listening to church music or a documentary intro to the Great Plains and their vastness. At 5:50 it was a bit chaotic and then suddenly it sounds like the low brass is taking a brick and pounding it into my skull but that's probably because i'm listening on high volume. At 6:20 I could imagine this is what would play out loud if my life was a movie and the audience was watching me leave the house for the first time in months after quarantine. Then at 6:37 when I realize the earth has turned into a barren desert and I now have to embark on an epic journey to the store. 8:40 is an accurate depiction of what happens when me and 5 other dudes turn the corner at the same time to see the last roll of toilet paper at the end of the isle and then proceed to fight to the death for it. 9:06 when I successfully slay my enemies and acquire the precious toilet paper. 9:20 when i'm confronted by another 20 people and embark on a goose chase through the store as they try to steal the paper rolls from me. Finally at 11:23 me narrowly making it back home with the mob of people outside my door threatening me with violence for my singular roll of paper. Then at 11:30 it cuts to me peacefully laying in a pile of toilet paper realizing i'm insane and need to get out more. 13:13 when the neighbors break into my house at night and steal all the remaining toilet paper. 13:28 when I wake up and realize the neighbors took my paper (lol). 13:38 when i'm going house to house and stealing all the paper in vengeance. 14:54 when I'm coming home from my crusade on toilet paper to find the neighbors burned my house to the ground. 15:09 me mourning the loss of my home by burning the entire neighborhood down in rage. 15:44 all the the neighborhood dying in a pile of burning toilet paper with me. 15:59 when the audience is presented with some twisted moral of the story that toilet paper is the root of all evil or something like that. The end, thank you for reading and listening along to this excessive comment I should probably actually go outside before I actually make a movie like this lol.
It is obvious that Maslanka put his heart into this piece. My favorite part is in the second movement after the minor arpeggio climax where the piano enters with the oboe and low woodwinds.
4:40 Who knew that music with simple 8th notes and half notes could be so breathtaking yet beautiful at the same time? David Maslanka is an amazing composer.
I didn't get to meet him when I played this, but his good friend Steven Steile showed up and kept nagging us to play it EXACTLY like Maslanka wanted it.
One thing I found hilarious about this piece when I figured it out was what the alto sax solo in mvt. 2 actually is in concert pitch. Such a blissful insult.
I had a lot of fun being principal trumpet on this piece. This will go down in history as one of the greatest pieces of the 2000's and early 21st century.
This was the last song I played on my final high school band concert. I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry while I was playing it. On the last part, we played it so blaring loud, it was insane and crazy awesome. Fantastic song, David Maslanka!
This was the last piece that I played for my high school wind ensemble. I'm starting grad school soon and I really miss these days. Band classes was when I met the majority of my friends and had the most memories. Cherish these days
RIP to Mr Jeffrey Lamar Lawson, the amazing musician and educator who not only introduced my band and I to this piece, but had the most faith in us during us learning it. I will forever listen to this piece and cherish your memory. “Excuses are for losers.”
played this piece for the first time just after my grade 8 exam at Sherbourne summer school of music 2016 just after my 18th birthday and I can honestly say it was the best concert that I have done up to date. loved the experience and the people I met. The music speaks for itself
I played this piece for the first time about 2 months ago and WOW!!! This piece is amazing. So fun to play. Our conductor had us sight sing the Bach choral that is in the end of the piece, which was really cool to do and make the connection between Bach and how Maslanka added the choral to the piece.
I remember playing this piece my senior year of high school, this was our UIL piece. i had 1st part clarinet and worked really hard to get this piece under my fingers, staying late after school, getting to class early so i can practice, getting help from the other student that also had 1st part. I was finally able to play it but couldn’t play with the rest of the band the day of UIL because i got covid 2 days before… but it’ll always be a huge achievement that i was able to play the whole thing through. i miss being in band 💔
I was 2nd Trombone when I played this last year. My god, playing that slow first movement made me want to fall asleep. I actually had the words, "Don't fall asleep" written in the music. The rest was really fun to play though.
If I had the choice, I would have played just the first movement! Mainly because my band was filled with a bunch of woodwind players who couldn't play runs.
Yeah I play bassoon and the second movement can really be a pain in the ass sometimes, it's a bunch of triplet runs loaded with accidentals. 1st movement is better in my opinion (but only when the clarinets get that damn chord in tune at the beginning.)
The trombone part is AMAZING and have a blast playing it. This plus bernstine three dance episodes is a hard concert with tough march. Hoping to go to state this year
During my senior year we played this a few years ago right before the pandemic hit. We were supposed to go to MPA. This was the last piece I played in high school. I'm definitely satisfied with it. I played first clarinet part, second chair. The woodwind parts are difficult. Side note, the second movement goes crazy. The diminished quality gives it a certain menacingly, yet beautiful tone.
OH LORD. THIS THING. Played this last year on the spring concert. My cousin and I were the only 1st clarinets (our top band is very small and therefore it's usually 1 or 2 on a 1st part of any instrument.) Though we knocked it out of the ball park. she and I both renamed this piece to "Give us this Hell"......
I'm playing this piece in symphonic band as 3rd flute and I really like it. It's hard and very tedious, but it's a really good piece. I can't wait until we get it together.
I'm playing this song for my band right now and it's amazing im a sax and it's so freaking fast but beautiful. Search up the Cathedral City High School band and we an amazing marching band. We won 4th place at csbc grand champs and we have one of the best symphony bands in cali. An honor to be in this band.
The very end reminds me of Carmina Burana! :D I'm in love with this song so much! I got to play it for Nebraska All-State and I must say it my new favorite song, still to this day!
RIP brass lungs. I played this at my TMEA all-region concert and it was incredibly fun but my lungs didn't think so afterward. Beautiful song though. I could've sworn I've heard it in a movie but I can't recall what movie
2022 Avon Grove Winter Concert Danzon No. 2 and Spring Give Us This Day, both for the normal Concert Band, it’s certainly one hell of a way to come out of Covid and a senior year
this makes me miss high school wind ensemble so much. Give Us This Day was one of the last pieces I played before I graduated...I never realized how much I would miss coming to school in the morning, getting out my bassoon and playing for two hours, three times a week. I took the entire band program for granted, all four years....so many memories that will stay with me for a lifetime.
Cool you play the bassoon, me too ;-)
Don’t forget those golden band days. I remember them very well now 50 years later.
Support music education for everyone at every level.
Fellow bassoonist here. This reminds me of when we played Symphony No. 4.
Try to find a community band :)
I substitute teach in band/orchestra, and I try to bring this mentality to the bands I work with. There are certain songs that will take you back to this band room instantly. And try to appreciate it while it's happening. Because when it's gone...
Band (and choir and drama) is unlike any other class because it's a constant and massive group project with people you don't even have to know or like, but one in which everyone has to contribute. And everyone puts it out there for all to see whether it's on the marching field or concert stage.
The family of composer, David Maslanka posted the following announcement today, in the press:
"David Maslanka died during the night of August 6th, 2017 at home. He had been diagnosed with a severe form of colon cancer in June. His wife, Alison, died on July 3rd of this year. He declined rapidly following her passing. He is survived by his children, Stephen, Matthew, and Kathryn.
"David Maslanka, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, wrote more than 150 works including eight symphonies, seventeen concertos, a Mass, and much music for wind ensemble."
A "Short Symphony" Maslanka said. A fun tune my band director said...
+Kazuto Kirigaya This is short and fun :p
That's exactly what my director said.... I feel like there's a trend going on here.
Nerdy me is speaking here XD but a symphony is usually 20-45 minutes long, so this is like 4 minutes shorter -_-
And the fun tune part? ....
NOT FOR MY LUNGS
Most real symphonies are around 40 - 50 minutes long.
elCapitan I was a bit close xD
My band director said he actually met David Maslanka and he said that David got his inspiration because he believed he was a conduit in which the universe expresses itself. No joke
Adi 03 my director said the some thing lol. All his pieces are inspired by God or some greater power and so apparently every little articulation or breath mark are divinely instructed.
That's true...Maslanka's spirituality is evident, whether you believe in a higher power or not. For me, this (his catalogue of works as a whole) is the closest thing that has been created in the musical medium to describing the indescribable. Sublime would be an understatement.
Maslanka was of native american heritage, so it's not surprising. His son ended up finishing the final movement of this piece due to his sudden death
@@Shavedlion97 I didn't know he was of Native American descent. I also thought it was Symphony 10 that Matthew finished.
I was told by a college director who was personal friends with maslanka. He said once that maslanka had a dream about a bear and it pooed and he dug in the pile of poo and then woke up. And then started writing music.... yeah it was weird. But he told my band that he died during this piece, but ya never know he could've been mistaken.
RIP David Maslanka. a legend
Alissa nicole Rest In Peace , Goodbye old friend
@@cyrussalahshoor3799 did she die?
@@Venti_Iced I'm wondering as well lol
the low voices in the second part are so menacing, i love it.
UniversalGaming I played tenor saxophone for this piece. It was as fun to play the second movement as it sounds. 😍😍
that 8va c
played this as 3rd horn, shit is absolutely beautiful
Who’s with me? That piano plucking part is a KILLER
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Stephen, Matthew, and Kathryn . . . and please know that you are each in my prayers. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother, Allison, last month and for the passing of your father, Maestro David Maslanka, just a month later. May you be comforted by your father's beautiful music; he was a great man and a composer of true elegance. I just listened to this beautiful piece and to his 4th Symphony, played by the United States Navy Ensemble. Just a single word comes to mind: Magnificence! What an excellent composer Maestro Maslanka was; and your father's strong statement of faith, in his quotation of the Doxology in the 4th Symphony moves me beyond what mere words can express. Your father's music is indeed a gift to this world and may it continue to blaze brightly, lighting the path toward home that each of us travels! May God shelter and comfort you children of David & Alison, and may they rest together in perfect peace. -With sincere love and my heartfelt sympathy. C-G
hands down.. One of the best pieces I've ever played
I was listening to this on high volume, and I was in the slow part, very relaxed and all, then 8:41 happens and I literally jumped
Yes! Sometimes it would even startle me while rehearsing it in class, and now when I listen to it in the car 😅😂
Listen to a song called Ghost train
Did the same thing even after reading your comment
Was looking for it, thx.
I did the same thing! 😂
RIP my lungs after playing the second movement of this song.
+neuroticapeiron I know that feeling all too well. RIP in pepperonis
+neuroticapeiron songs have words XD, but truuuu
Same dude, I had to catch my breath after slamming that tam-tam.
rip my chops
I played mallets and Sus. cymbal because we didn't have enough percussion people to cover parts. I went halfway deaf after the 2nd movement...
Going on a band music binge at the moment. I remember playing this two years ago on bass clarinet at LMEA. Oh how time flies by.
I like that, my fellow bass clarinetist
PMEA?
@@minipoptarttart2923 lmea is a louisiana festival.
My school is also ab to play this piece at LMEA. Could you perhaps be from STA?
Replying to myself bc it’s all coming full circle and I get to play this piece for my last semester of college 🙏🏻.
RIP Maslanka. Thank you for making my music career an unforgettable experience.
I was so saddened to recently learn that David passed away in 2017. I was blessed to be able to very briefly study under him (he was one of my music professors) at none other than Kingsboro Community College of all places! Talk about hidden jewel. To have been able to catch a glimpse of what was going on inside that head of his. To have been able to garner some of his attention for the modest works we were creating under his direction. Wow. It was humbling back then. Now it seems unbelievable. He was a contemporary giant - this work validates that.
Got to play this song twice while in high school when I was the 1st chair alto saxophone player. That part was difficult but It was awesome, at least it made me a better player in the end. Just glad I got to play such a wonderful song. I got to meet him right before he past away and which I think made this song so special for me. Rest in piece Mr. Maslanka.
Last year, I was a third clarinet and this was an all out BLAST! We got so low in our notes at the end of the 2nd movement that our eyeballs were vibrating out of our heads.
That's how I felt too...played contrabass clarinet in this piece!
Gosh if only I was able to play this for my last high school concert!! But Covid-19 took that away, which makes me so sad, but just listening to it makes me so happy
Covid has impacted a lot, but thankfully, montana all state band was able to happen this year, and i was lucky enough to be accepted as a trumpet 2 part. My favorite song from the concert was this one
I hate how it all ended man
This exact thing happened to me. We were about to play for concert performance assessment and then covid took us out for the rest of the year. Never ended up performing this piece.
looking at the comments section, I think the consensus is RIP everyone
Including Maslanka himself
RIP David Maslanka.. one of the greatest composers of his time
I played this piece in the final concert for my Junior year. It was one of the best performances I have had. Little did I know, it was just the beginning of how overwhelmingly Maslanka and his music would inspire me.
The following year, my high school wind ensemble (the top band, not a "true" wind ensemble, where there's one person to a part) was invited to be one of 50 bands across the nation to perform at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. Nearly 500 bands applied, but weren't chosen. Though we didn't play any Maslanka piece, that experience, and playing 5 of the most fun and difficult pieces I had played at the time, led to us to prepare to perform his Symphony no. 4 in our final concert. Which, if you haven't listened to it before, it is an absolutely insane piece, not only in how awesome it is, but how incredibly difficult, especially for a high school band.
It is roughly 28 minutes long, no separate movements. There were a couple sections that we weren't even sure if we would be able to play them, but in rehearsal, we managed to make it happen. That performance we had was potentially the best performance of my career. We didn't play it perfectly, but we played it at a level I don't think any of us expected us to, and at many parts, ended up playing it to a level where we could express the emotions and the deep nuance in the music strongly, which for maslanka, can be rather difficult to do. I don't say any of this to bring glory to my high school, but I say this to express how it was almost supernatural, and to show how much we as an ensemble were deeply impacted by it.
One rehearsal where my band teacher moved on to work only specific instruments, mostly woodwinds (I'm a trumpet player) on a specific section, I began to leave after I listened to the music just for a little bit. But on my way out, I had a sudden realization of just how incredibly beautiful the music was. I realized in that moment two things: Maslanka's Symphony 4, in my opinion, is a perfect representation of the overwhelming extravagance that can be expressed through music; it also made me realize that music must be something I continue to endeavor in, even if it is not my main focus in life. That moment is a lot of the reason why I strive to continue to play music still. I'm only a freshman in college now, but I imagine that these experiences aren't ones I will ever forget. And it all started with this piece here
Cmon tubas we all know we blasted this song any chance we got
meme_lord_ martin yeah I can hear you guys all the way behind my section lol. What’s up Martin!!
I freaking nailed the revival in the 2nd movement. Literally the best thing in my band career
Can’t wait to play this my senior year
I can imagine Carolina Crown doing at least parts of this song as their show next year.
The extremely emotional brass parts in the first movement could be extremely powerful in their hands.
Here's to hoping it will happen, some day. (:
7 years later and this man still hasn't gotten his wish ):
I hope it comes soon
Maslanka specifically stated he didn't want his pieces to be arranged for a marching art, rather he would gladly write a piece for the ensemble that is different and fits their theme, though obviously, he can't do that anymore so if Crown wants to respect his wishes it will never happen.
Cadets played bits of Symphony No 4 as their closer this year.
@@Anonymous.accountusr45220 Would you possibly have a link to the marching band performance with Maslanka's 4th Symphony in it? That sounds amazing!
I heard the Longmeadow, MA High School wind ensemble play this last night. I'd never heard it before. Very impressive. Congratulations to the school systems that provide music for their students, and encourage them to achieve the skills to play something as difficult as this must be.
The clarinet parts for this piece are actually very challenging. He makes you work tf out.
We played this at region band this year and let me tell you, the horn part was absolutely AMAZING. I literally died on the rips and that high b flat at the end (I was second horn) but it’s one of my favorite songs that I’ve ever played.
AMEN TO THAT! (I’m second horn too.) This piece is something else!
high school?! when ever I see high schools are playing this stuff I feel so underprivileged. my high schools music program sucked. I didn't get to play the fun stuff until I went to college and states(:
Tim I’m a freshman in high school and I’m playing this 🤧 I’m literally going to pass out from lung failure (reason I’m playing is cuz I’m in 2nd top band at my public school and I’m in Texas so everything is like “go biG”)
Maddy Heintz wait i was in literally in the exact same situation last year. a freshman in second band in Texas and I played this it was insane
Our high school students could play this stuff pretty well, but for a university band, we did just okey after months' practice... pls watch this, different music though www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ab411r7Am
We played this and rocky point holiday at tempo in high school. Talk about struggle
Playing this this year
I got Phantom of the Opera vibes at 3:10 and then it totally switches and became uncomfortably not intense. At 5:00 I started to think I was listening to church music or a documentary intro to the Great Plains and their vastness. At 5:50 it was a bit chaotic and then suddenly it sounds like the low brass is taking a brick and pounding it into my skull but that's probably because i'm listening on high volume. At 6:20 I could imagine this is what would play out loud if my life was a movie and the audience was watching me leave the house for the first time in months after quarantine. Then at 6:37 when I realize the earth has turned into a barren desert and I now have to embark on an epic journey to the store. 8:40 is an accurate depiction of what happens when me and 5 other dudes turn the corner at the same time to see the last roll of toilet paper at the end of the isle and then proceed to fight to the death for it. 9:06 when I successfully slay my enemies and acquire the precious toilet paper. 9:20 when i'm confronted by another 20 people and embark on a goose chase through the store as they try to steal the paper rolls from me. Finally at 11:23 me narrowly making it back home with the mob of people outside my door threatening me with violence for my singular roll of paper. Then at 11:30 it cuts to me peacefully laying in a pile of toilet paper realizing i'm insane and need to get out more. 13:13 when the neighbors break into my house at night and steal all the remaining toilet paper. 13:28 when I wake up and realize the neighbors took my paper (lol). 13:38 when i'm going house to house and stealing all the paper in vengeance. 14:54 when I'm coming home from my crusade on toilet paper to find the neighbors burned my house to the ground. 15:09 me mourning the loss of my home by burning the entire neighborhood down in rage. 15:44 all the the neighborhood dying in a pile of burning toilet paper with me. 15:59 when the audience is presented with some twisted moral of the story that toilet paper is the root of all evil or something like that. The end, thank you for reading and listening along to this excessive comment I should probably actually go outside before I actually make a movie like this lol.
Shut up
Best depiction ever
Ahhhh, maslanka and his b6 in a major key. How beautiful.
It is obvious that Maslanka put his heart into this piece. My favorite part is in the second movement after the minor arpeggio climax where the piano enters with the oboe and low woodwinds.
The euphonium part in this song is lip destroying.
Trombone 1 as well. But with a good mouthpiece, it saves the lips.
I feel you brother, my lips wanted to die as well after the piece
But it's all worth it in the end. Truly mesmerizing solo for a euphonium player in the first movement.
relatable
Currently playing that in my band, and I agree, especially the end of the first movement
4:40 Who knew that music with simple 8th notes and half notes could be so breathtaking yet beautiful at the same time? David Maslanka is an amazing composer.
we played this at my senior year of all-state band two years ago now.. killer piece of music.
I get to meet this man in just a few months when he comes to work with us! Super excited!
Now to go practice horn because it has to be perfect!
Omg me too! It's like we're in the same band!
I didn't get to meet him when I played this, but his good friend Steven Steile showed up and kept nagging us to play it EXACTLY like Maslanka wanted it.
Bailey Fox Wait I think I know you. Did you play euph?
One thing I found hilarious about this piece when I figured it out was what the alto sax solo in mvt. 2 actually is in concert pitch. Such a blissful insult.
I'm glad to finally know that somebody else realized it!
I had a lot of fun being principal trumpet on this piece. This will go down in history as one of the greatest pieces of the 2000's and early 21st century.
This was the last song I played on my final high school band concert. I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry while I was playing it. On the last part, we played it so blaring loud, it was insane and crazy awesome. Fantastic song, David Maslanka!
This was the last piece that I played for my high school wind ensemble. I'm starting grad school soon and I really miss these days. Band classes was when I met the majority of my friends and had the most memories. Cherish these days
RIP to Mr Jeffrey Lamar Lawson, the amazing musician and educator who not only introduced my band and I to this piece, but had the most faith in us during us learning it.
I will forever listen to this piece and cherish your memory.
“Excuses are for losers.”
There was nothing like turning the page for the piano part only to see triplets for days and then realizing it's just you and that saxophone....
when we played it we didn’t have anyone good enough to play the piano part so we had to have our choir teacher come play it for us
Rest in peace, Maestro Maslanka. We are all better for having known you through your art.
Nothing like getting a peloton bike ad in the middle of this
6:20 to 7:20 has been and always will be the best minute of my entire life.
played this piece for the first time just after my grade 8 exam at Sherbourne summer school of music 2016 just after my 18th birthday and I can honestly say it was the best concert that I have done up to date. loved the experience and the people I met. The music speaks for itself
I played this piece for the first time about 2 months ago and WOW!!! This piece is amazing. So fun to play. Our conductor had us sight sing the Bach choral that is in the end of the piece, which was really cool to do and make the connection between Bach and how Maslanka added the choral to the piece.
I was doing homework peaceful at the end of the first movement, and fell out of my chair, startled at the second movement :o Love it
My band was just introduced this piece today… pray for us
how'd it go
Very fun song for Tuba! I like how there are piccolo cues in the middle of the second movement :P
I remember playing this piece my senior year of high school, this was our UIL piece. i had 1st part clarinet and worked really hard to get this piece under my fingers, staying late after school, getting to class early so i can practice, getting help from the other student that also had 1st part. I was finally able to play it but couldn’t play with the rest of the band the day of UIL because i got covid 2 days before… but it’ll always be a huge achievement that i was able to play the whole thing through. i miss being in band 💔
thank God I had awesome band directors and an absolutely phenomenal group of students to play this with in high-school, I miss it so much.
I was 2nd Trombone when I played this last year. My god, playing that slow first movement made me want to fall asleep. I actually had the words, "Don't fall asleep" written in the music. The rest was really fun to play though.
You must be narcoleptic or something if the 1st movement puts you to sleep, it's absolutely beautiful.
InKane I agree 100%
If I had the choice, I would have played just the first movement! Mainly because my band was filled with a bunch of woodwind players who couldn't play runs.
Yeah I play bassoon and the second movement can really be a pain in the ass sometimes, it's a bunch of triplet runs loaded with accidentals. 1st movement is better in my opinion (but only when the clarinets get that damn chord in tune at the beginning.)
my bd isnt sure if we're gonna play this but is slowly getting closer and im on bass trombone, i havent listened to the recording but is it any good?
The trombone part is AMAZING and have a blast playing it. This plus bernstine three dance episodes is a hard concert with tough march. Hoping to go to state this year
alright these people are rare, but piano players, where u at?
Gino Gamboni my friend plays piano for this! (I’m playing the piece rn)
Late asf reply but I played piano for this a few years back! It's still one of my absolute favorite pieces to look back on 💖
Greetings.
playing 2nd clarinet for this and it's probably the best thing i've played in high school so far
update: performed it a few days ago it's pretty cool
Shoutouts to the loudest I’ve ever been instructed to play on my instrument🎺🎺 Love this piece
We played this for Honor band, it was amazing......
During my senior year we played this a few years ago right before the pandemic hit. We were supposed to go to MPA. This was the last piece I played in high school. I'm definitely satisfied with it. I played first clarinet part, second chair. The woodwind parts are difficult.
Side note, the second movement goes crazy. The diminished quality gives it a certain menacingly, yet beautiful tone.
Playing this in my band at MSU where he graduated from. Pretty much love it.
Played this my senior year, it was amazing and wonderful experience :) I really loved that I played the Contra Bass Clarinet for it too *-*
I am playing this piece at a band clinic this weekend, and it is nothing short of incredible. Nothing more to say
I played this my senior year of high school at the Bands of America conference and it still gives me chills. Truly beautiful.
Just had our first concert playing this on 1st tuba. My lungs miraculously survived.
Man, the tuba part is a chop killer in the second movement...played this in an ensemble camp back in June.
OH LORD. THIS THING.
Played this last year on the spring concert. My cousin and I were the only 1st clarinets (our top band is very small and therefore it's usually 1 or 2 on a 1st part of any instrument.) Though we knocked it out of the ball park. she and I both renamed this piece to "Give us this Hell"......
I'm playing this piece in symphonic band as 3rd flute and I really like it. It's hard and very tedious, but it's a really good piece. I can't wait until we get it together.
shemill hickmon same
I played this in highschool. Most fun piece I've played.
RIP David Maslanka!
Played the second flute part and holy hell this song was a trip. Love it with all my heart!
Man Give U This Day is one of the most fun and greatest songs I've played as a percussionist ever. The song is so cool and sound awesome!!!
This is an amazing piece. I played for all-state my senior year. Still think of this piece almost 3 years later.
We just played this at our District 8 band concert on Saturday. I am officially addicted to this song.
Currently practicing this for New York next year. Performing at Carnegie Hall next year.
Are you going to perform there on Easter Week/Weekend?
We had less than 12 hours to learn this for an honor band.
we had less than a minute to sight read it
were learning it rn, its pretty fun, had to restart that transition 6 times today xDD
really now
fulton county??
we had less than 14.3 seconds to master it and play it memorized blindfolded with our hands tied behind our back without a composer
rest in peace maslanka. I played Heart Songs by him and i'm going through his music listening to them right now.
I believe this to be my Son's Band from Rancho Buena Vista High school from 2005 or 2006.... What an honor!
Trade winds......?
I'm playing this song for my band right now and it's amazing im a sax and it's so freaking fast but beautiful. Search up the Cathedral City High School band and we an amazing marching band. We won 4th place at csbc grand champs and we have one of the best symphony bands in cali. An honor to be in this band.
Rest In Peace, Maslanka. Your music will live on.
This was part of my marching show last year, Echo of the Infinite, Pride of Bixby.
Playing this for a concert tonight as principal trumpet!
The very end reminds me of Carmina Burana! :D I'm in love with this song so much! I got to play it for Nebraska All-State and I must say it my new favorite song, still to this day!
oh god my wind symphony director said that we might have to play this and these comments have me terrified of what's to come
me too dude. i love just the intensity in the piece and all the nice arpeggiated work in the second movement
Playing the Trombone solos at UNT in about 5 days!!!! SAo excited. such a great piece
I just performed this with the GMEA All State Band. That ending is straight deafening and epic
Rip David Maslanka. 08/07/2017
We played this for honors band and I cannot get it out of my head
:D
I am learning how to play euphonium on this song... and I have the euphonium solo in the first movement. RIP me through the entire song
My high school played this my sophomore year... easy peasy. Then, we moved on to Maslanka's Symphony 8, my junior year.
RIP brass lungs. I played this at my TMEA all-region concert and it was incredibly fun but my lungs didn't think so afterward. Beautiful song though. I could've sworn I've heard it in a movie but I can't recall what movie
We played it in Maslanka's honor
I love this! My high school's Symphonic Band played this for their festival. Everyone's mind was blown.
R.I.P mallet players
I feel you.
amen
I just got the music for this I'm playing xylo and vibes. It's just pain, so much pain
Flavius yeah the rolls suck
Baron And it‘s actually really hard to play.
absolutely amazing piece of work, i get chills running up and down my spine listening to this multi emotional work of absolute greatness.
I'm going yo play piano part of this short symphony next saturday, and I'm so nervous. It's a very beautiful and hard piece.
We r a small band from Texas playing this song :) Roma high school one of the few honor bands from the whole state of Texas..
I played this for all-south and this is my absolute favorite piece
Tuba players die for the last minute of this song. I'll never forget almost passing out everyday in class because of that shit
gotta play that thick C forever
I'm playing this piece at my High Schools End of the year concert!!! Can't Wait
4:42 is my most FAVORITE part of the entire 1st movement.
2022 Avon Grove Winter Concert Danzon No. 2 and Spring Give Us This Day, both for the normal Concert Band, it’s certainly one hell of a way to come out of Covid and a senior year
wowzers, so kool! like w0w! I bllllown away by the great sounds happenin on this song!
no. stop. no.
UBC plays this very well, and it's always a fun listen.