Beyond the Seven Hills by Michael Sweeney

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    MusicWorks - Grade 3
    Michael's exciting new piece for developing groups is one of his best - filled with tone clusters, percussive effects, and a driving rhythmic feel, and a sizzling, climatic coda. Each season, directors look to Michael for their contest or festival work that will keep students intrigued and motivated. Beyond the Seven Hills is certain to be a choice of teachers who insist on top quality teaching literature for their bands.
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  • @sbc9003
    @sbc9003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    My band teacher told us that this song is based on the fall of the Roman Empire.
    0:00 is supposed to be them living in peace
    0:48 is the Barbarians coming
    1:17 is the Barbarians attacking the city
    1:55 is the Romans planning on how they will fight the Barbarians
    2:26 is the battle (with the lower saxophone melody as the Barbarians and the trumpets as the Romans)
    2:50 are the Romans losing the battle thinking back to earlier that day when they had an empire
    3:09 The rest of the battle

    • @ericplayz8132
      @ericplayz8132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      btw I put this in cus u forgot about the end of the roman empire and byzantines defeated it at the end of the piece.

    • @leomartino3902
      @leomartino3902 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I KNEW IT WHEN I HEARD “7 hills” cuz Rome is built on seven hills

    • @RomanSolorio-d4f
      @RomanSolorio-d4f ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leomartino3902 SAME

    • @leomartino3902
      @leomartino3902 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RomanSolorio-d4f lessgo

  • @abradolphlincler5285
    @abradolphlincler5285 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Im playing this song soon I CANT WAIT

  • @joshuagrant6192
    @joshuagrant6192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So Many Fire Ass Memories With This Song.😎😃😂😔

  • @landonallen9618
    @landonallen9618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a really cool sounding song that is actually fairly easily played by a middle school band, very rare

  • @juanc.7298
    @juanc.7298 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I played this in 7th grade with 2 other songs.
    Etowah
    Frogs by Randall d standridge (a state premier of georgia) Woodstock middle btw

    • @theyakel1
      @theyakel1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh cool I’m in ola. our high school band is amazing!

  • @BlueSorcerer101
    @BlueSorcerer101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am currently playing this song in my band. Looking forward to what surprises will await in this piece!

  • @michellesdiyworld5097
    @michellesdiyworld5097 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this music it's awsomeeeeeeee

  • @RomanSolorio-d4f
    @RomanSolorio-d4f ปีที่แล้ว

    I´m playing the flute in my band period and I don´t have this sheet music but the flute part looks easy in my opinion

  • @nicklh186
    @nicklh186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I could have just one wish, it would be to return to the first day of 6th grade so I could do middle school all over again :(

  • @zahent8316
    @zahent8316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2:28

  • @griffinbain8083
    @griffinbain8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seventh grade band, my old enemy

  • @jameswest2615
    @jameswest2615 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am playing this is my honor band.

  • @tristantheepic1081
    @tristantheepic1081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was supposed to play this for my end of the year concert, playing the French Horn, but sadly Covid-19 had to ruin it all. : (

  • @awanetienne1855
    @awanetienne1855 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well good for you.

  • @BlightedRascal
    @BlightedRascal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    clarinets for the win1

  • @samanthafisher4494
    @samanthafisher4494 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sweeney is bæ

  • @haileydawson-becker8866
    @haileydawson-becker8866 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m playing this for my school band in 7th grade play flute

  • @depa_kid.2646
    @depa_kid.2646 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played this in 6th grade
    I was bass clarinet part (not hard)

  • @TheRealHerbaSchmurba
    @TheRealHerbaSchmurba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Middle school band in hindsight were my most memorable years

    • @kelbykenner2835
      @kelbykenner2835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same bro

    • @imgeorgelucas320
      @imgeorgelucas320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here man. I was very upset that it got short because of of ykw and funny enough, we were suppose to preform this song at and coming festival too.

    • @the_rizzo_jeremiah3410
      @the_rizzo_jeremiah3410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @Riblet74
      @Riblet74 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m currently in middle school, and my band is playing this for our next year

    • @TheRealHerbaSchmurba
      @TheRealHerbaSchmurba ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Riblet74 enjoy it mate. I remember that I didnt want to be in band going into middle school. Turns out those were the best experiences and I made awesome friendships.

  • @derpboiplays109
    @derpboiplays109 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Hello triplets my old enemy

    • @aravr.2737
      @aravr.2737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dERp bOi pLaYS *Dig-a-dots in pain*

  • @anonymousperson6228
    @anonymousperson6228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I can tell you, it sounds worlds better in real life.

  • @a_random_voyager
    @a_random_voyager 8 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    If you are playing this, its amazing! Trust me!

    • @kaitlinhenry7924
      @kaitlinhenry7924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Confusion Sandwhich
      Ahhh I'm in 6th grade band and we sound like dying ducks, any advice?

    • @amylegnsd2757
      @amylegnsd2757 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kiana Estep I played this in 6th grade

    • @bigboy8049
      @bigboy8049 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I played in seventh or eighth grade gold honor band we sounded amazing

    • @Thegameboy-ps1om
      @Thegameboy-ps1om 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm playing this in 8th grade right now the sixteenth notes are difficult

    • @dasiamckinnon5715
      @dasiamckinnon5715 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in 8th grade band and I'm the percussionist and we sound pretty good

  • @jadecherry7224
    @jadecherry7224 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Throwback to seventh grade 💜

    • @echo5782
      @echo5782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alli I am 2nd chair trombone and we are doin this song!! It’s lit!!

    • @alinkbetweengames4328
      @alinkbetweengames4328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! I played Bari Sax.

    • @stephaniearellano-calix6774
      @stephaniearellano-calix6774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i’m playing with two other trombones for symphonic band, and this piece is really fun!

    • @cigsaftersex0
      @cigsaftersex0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alinkbetweengames4328 I played alto sax

  • @zahent8316
    @zahent8316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    1:04-1:27 is lit

    • @yeyayoye
      @yeyayoye 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ya cuz trumpet is life🎺🎺🎺

    • @bitbit2k550
      @bitbit2k550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dannyp_boi tenor sax plays it too

    • @starrscity653
      @starrscity653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All of it is lit

    • @curlieyfriez3282
      @curlieyfriez3282 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i get so caught up and happy in counting i look like a child with a balloon haha

    • @sunshinescam2003
      @sunshinescam2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah 35 is really cool

  • @scoreless.thru.23
    @scoreless.thru.23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    2:26 is the best part.

  • @Ruby_Rattlesnake
    @Ruby_Rattlesnake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You can hear flutes is this piece, I'm so happy and sad at the same time.

    • @vvi95a
      @vvi95a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      why sad? we finally sound good

    • @Ruby_Rattlesnake
      @Ruby_Rattlesnake 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have to be able to play it first. (it's been a little bit since i played this so i don't know how hard it is)

  • @yolandazhang5393
    @yolandazhang5393 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm playing this right now! It's very good. I'm a clarinet by the way. They are very awesome.

    • @yolandazhang5393
      @yolandazhang5393 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .

    • @jumsgereige875
      @jumsgereige875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i play the bass clarinet and for me measure 7 7 is the best

    • @hallierobinson8586
      @hallierobinson8586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My band be is playing this right now for orginizational and I'm a clarinet and this song is amazing

    • @koi8555
      @koi8555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think measure 14 is the best for me, and I also play the clarinet :3

    • @julesbroad7448
      @julesbroad7448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME

  • @awanetienne1855
    @awanetienne1855 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    this song is amazing!

    • @Digs386
      @Digs386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm playing at the state capital in Georgia

    • @distantcarbon7271
      @distantcarbon7271 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Diego Loera what state dude

    • @Digs386
      @Digs386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Georgia

    • @dondurfee5593
      @dondurfee5593 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Diego Loera same

    • @Digs386
      @Digs386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What school

  • @Mr.Ripper113
    @Mr.Ripper113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    6 years of playing the trombone and this is still my favorite piece I ever played.

  • @Tay-ri9vw
    @Tay-ri9vw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3:11 with those saxophones oh my 😍❤️

    • @xander8574
      @xander8574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and french horns :(

  • @leegodwin425
    @leegodwin425 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My honour band class is playing this for our competition ^^ Im in love

    • @kelbykenner2835
      @kelbykenner2835 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      honor*

    • @xander8574
      @xander8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kelbykenner2835 it differed based on where you live. "ou" is used in european countries

  • @noahsimmons5857
    @noahsimmons5857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:30

  • @nicolejackson3493
    @nicolejackson3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heard that the trombone was used years and years and years ago in churches as part of the choir because men where the only people to sing in the choir and the trombone resembles a male voice and its nickname is the holy instrument. I play the trombone

  • @umray-cs3lq
    @umray-cs3lq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Middle school band PTSD from the winter concert thank God I'm now a freshman in high school and have to play suza for 4 years ya #precussion fun

  • @keeganreed2909
    @keeganreed2909 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this but at around 15 the band director said the highs are licking her face

  • @richardb81
    @richardb81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When 1:16 starts it's so good

  • @ericplayz8132
    @ericplayz8132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i imagine some school doing a world wide trip to italy or greece to perform this piece

  • @0Exorcisms0
    @0Exorcisms0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think im falling behind as a Euphonium- I’m in 8th grade and can’t get the first note out ☹️

    • @megamattical
      @megamattical 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’ll get it eventually dw dw

    • @0Exorcisms0
      @0Exorcisms0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty ty

  • @codid7381
    @codid7381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bassoon gang rise up!

  • @SmfPawgy
    @SmfPawgy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:30-1:58 was and still is my favorite part

  • @JuicyTaco
    @JuicyTaco 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im playing this this year im in 8th :) this song is sk fun and catchy

  • @roach.-.chillin
    @roach.-.chillin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We played this piece 2 years ago when I was in middle school before our director moved away as a goodbye and thank you piece. He was the best director I've ever had.

  • @ThePuppetSquad282
    @ThePuppetSquad282 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such an amazing peice. Too bad I'm in 7-2 so won't be able to play this

  • @marissahunty
    @marissahunty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the trumpet part for this is a little challenging i have to say. love love loveee this song though :)). (im in 7th grade)

  • @alison_gvf
    @alison_gvf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm learning this song rn I'm so excited

  • @Trumpetis1
    @Trumpetis1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need to talk to whoever wrote the trumpet 1 part for this. Who in the world thought that a middle schooler could play that???

  • @camkeough9313
    @camkeough9313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the horn at measure 102 is the best

  • @axe-zfilms6713
    @axe-zfilms6713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we are playing this song in band and i can’t wait to perform it btw it’s 6th grade band

  • @KingCraftV
    @KingCraftV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was supposed to play this at a concert for school, but I was injured the day of the concert and would not be able to attend it because I couldn't walk. ;(

    • @KingCraftV
      @KingCraftV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I play trombone.

  • @robertvorwald2211
    @robertvorwald2211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm curious to know which Seven Hills this very nice piece is picturing/describing.
    Are they the Seven Hills surrounding Seven HiIls City in Ohio or the Seven Hills at Rome, Italy?
    I'm planning to play this lovely piece with one of my bands.
    In the habbit of giving both musicians and audiences musical information about performed pieces I would be very grateful to anyone who could give me the requested and possibly more info.

    • @xander8574
      @xander8574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Vorwald italy

  • @mahinrafi8244
    @mahinrafi8244 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Throwback to when I played this in 8th grade

  • @destinyjackson2004
    @destinyjackson2004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me listening to the clarinet parts in this song 🥺

  • @Techn9cian123
    @Techn9cian123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    7th grade band trip to Orlando to play this and go to several water parks.

  • @landongeitzenauer3075
    @landongeitzenauer3075 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    YYYEEEESSS the horns at 3:08 best section!

    • @dietsodiepop
      @dietsodiepop 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Landon Geitzenauer thos are trumpets and bass brass

  • @nadiahwithanh3315
    @nadiahwithanh3315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    playing this for my schools spring concert~ trombone

    • @tinny6720
      @tinny6720 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nadiah WithAnH Same I play Trombone and we are playing this it’s by far my favorite song in our concert

    • @-cartythecart-4627
      @-cartythecart-4627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nadiah WithAnH Same

  • @jeanleonboobaby5984
    @jeanleonboobaby5984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Low brass for the win

  • @corbeaudejugement
    @corbeaudejugement 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this one was fun. one of the highlights of middle school :)

  • @jro11511
    @jro11511 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song brings back so many memories ❤

  • @quack2024
    @quack2024 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He took part of the lick at the beginning

  • @Techn9cian123
    @Techn9cian123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played the bells part.

  • @juanc.7298
    @juanc.7298 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was actually like a month ago on my spring concert

  • @interdimensionaldemon7023
    @interdimensionaldemon7023 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My band entered a competition and this was one of our three songs. We were up against three other bands and we got last place with a good/average. We sucked.

  • @keith9020
    @keith9020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best part is 1:30

  • @LegendaryRadar
    @LegendaryRadar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugh I was gonna play this and i was so excited to flex my new skill of music on these judges and then corona virus said nope

  • @vlsea
    @vlsea 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are playing this air for band, The great locomotive chase,and 1812 overture.

  • @peytonjesse4069
    @peytonjesse4069 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m playing this song now and it is so much fun. Btw I play marimba and my best friend plays snare

  • @BlightedRascal
    @BlightedRascal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Played this in 6th grade on clarinet, I no longer know how to play clarinet and it's been sitting there, unplayed, for 2 years. All I know is bari now :/

  • @sweetiepieblues7370
    @sweetiepieblues7370 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It feels weird to listen to something I'm playing in band but this is very good tbh so eh

  • @ins4nix320
    @ins4nix320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any timpanis? :D

  • @band_nerd
    @band_nerd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everyday after practicing this song with my school band me and other band kids are ALWAYS humming this

  • @kaydenplaysdrums.7298
    @kaydenplaysdrums.7298 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm playing this in band and it is a fun piece to play.

  • @sparickk2130
    @sparickk2130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in 6th grade and I can play this song I play trombone this song is very epic and lit

  • @mr.klunee4103
    @mr.klunee4103 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is this grade 3? This is too easy and the instrumentation is too light for a grade 3.

  • @dianasaucedo8041
    @dianasaucedo8041 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was gonna play this but we didn't bc we could play it good

  • @ironcladsun1232
    @ironcladsun1232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who remembers trying to learn the snare drum part of this song

  • @TheStratosMan
    @TheStratosMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is my favorite, in flute.

  • @ericaspeer2540
    @ericaspeer2540 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    playing this in symphonic band. great song

  • @sandratafoya6144
    @sandratafoya6144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg i played this almost 2 years ago wtf

  • @danielcruz5470
    @danielcruz5470 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played the drums on this song it was beast

  • @ethanalbrecht8395
    @ethanalbrecht8395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 7th grade class is playing this

  • @SoulSif
    @SoulSif 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:37 omg those baritones mmm

  • @SmfPawgy
    @SmfPawgy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    6th grade middle school band, trumpet section 😂😂😂 who else ?

    • @sbc9003
      @sbc9003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      8th grade tenor sax

    • @nelly324
      @nelly324 ปีที่แล้ว

      8th grade Alto sax

  • @noahellison3523
    @noahellison3523 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    im playing this in my school band

  • @Spade812
    @Spade812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful performance

  • @ynicebostic1217
    @ynicebostic1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    im playing in this

  • @frankieclemmons4265
    @frankieclemmons4265 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tenor sax

  • @RoseCadenza
    @RoseCadenza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the part where the clarinets join the horns at 3:08. It's so cool! But this feels more like a Grade 2 song. Probably because I'm really advanced than this song.

    • @solargaruda
      @solargaruda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The grammar is still bad

  • @jeanleonboobaby5984
    @jeanleonboobaby5984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've played this in band. It is AMAZING

  • @Rizzlord_69420
    @Rizzlord_69420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww man i love dis yo i play dis song i play snairdrum

  • @melaniegomez3156
    @melaniegomez3156 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dislike band but this is one of my favorite music to play