If I remember right they had UT's drums and maybe some brass come down the aisles for the last few minutes to punch it up a few levels. It was a breath-taking finale. You could literally feel the wind rush from the stage to the rafters! AWESOME performance!
I still have the video of this at my parents' place. During the huge crescendo that is the finale, the gong stand broke and the percussionist was holding it up by the ropes for the last 2 or 3 minutes. Pretty hardcore. :)
Anthony Garcia Pines of Rome 1995 TMEA, I was fifth chair euphonium. Can I please see that video? The buildup for percussion and low brass was insane. We were rabid wolverines.
Anthony Garcia Yes, small world! You have a better memory than I do - I don't remember what chair I was. But I do remember Mr. Fennell's pantyhose socks ;)
Lisa Wilson Ha!! Yes!! I remember the socks. He was such a great and crazy old man. And the only reason why I remember my position is because I had the choice to be a higher chair in orchestra, but I really wanted to work with Fennell so I went with band. That's how awesome Mr. Fancy Socks was. :)
5th chair euphonium. I remember his bright colors, vibrant and echoing kindness and surety we would all deliver. And demanding the timpani be respected and ring for the ages. And low brass to play louder, to which we all thought, “well, we’ve all been chewed out for playing too loud. Game on.” And he demanded more. Much more. I remember the spittoons and spitting blood on the stage. Worth it all.
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If I remember right they had UT's drums and maybe some brass come down the aisles for the last few minutes to punch it up a few levels. It was a breath-taking finale. You could literally feel the wind rush from the stage to the rafters! AWESOME performance!
No, that didn't happen at this performance. I was there in that recording, 2nd chair euphonium.
I still have the video of this at my parents' place. During the huge crescendo that is the finale, the gong stand broke and the percussionist was holding it up by the ropes for the last 2 or 3 minutes. Pretty hardcore. :)
+Anthony Garcia Yes! I'll never forget that! Please post the video if you can.
Awesome! I lost my copy in one of my many moves. It'd be great if someone would upload it ;)
I was 5th chair euphonium, can I please at least see a copy?
Anthony Garcia Pines of Rome 1995 TMEA, I was fifth chair euphonium. Can I please see that video? The buildup for percussion and low brass was insane. We were rabid wolverines.
@@andrewwhitley5032 Next time I'm in Texas, I'll grab it. I'll also have to find a VCR. lol.
Texas always amazes me!
Jessie cantu on the cornet solo, it was the texas A&M band that came in at the end.
Oh wow, so happy to find this. Was 1st part Clarinet, sat next to the soloist. Wow. Memories.
Lisa Wilson Small world! I was 2nd chair clarinet that year! :)
Anthony Garcia Yes, small world! You have a better memory than I do - I don't remember what chair I was. But I do remember Mr. Fennell's pantyhose socks ;)
Lisa Wilson Ha!! Yes!! I remember the socks. He was such a great and crazy old man. And the only reason why I remember my position is because I had the choice to be a higher chair in orchestra, but I really wanted to work with Fennell so I went with band. That's how awesome Mr. Fancy Socks was. :)
5th chair euphonium. I remember his bright colors, vibrant and echoing kindness and surety we would all deliver. And demanding the timpani be respected and ring for the ages. And low brass to play louder, to which we all thought, “well, we’ve all been chewed out for playing too loud. Game on.” And he demanded more. Much more. I remember the spittoons and spitting blood on the stage. Worth it all.
oh my god it's so crazy they took it a tempo ... Fennell has balls of fucking steal that guy.
Wait.. hold up... Frederick Fennell? The guy's a fucking legend.
That trumpet solo, jesus...
The trumpet player's name is actually Jesus! haha
Yep! That's me! :-)
Movement IV fell apart a little bit, but other than a few places not aligning, the whole thing sounded glorious!
Damn, that ending.