American Riversongs by Pierre LaPlante

Performed by the North Texas Wind Symphony

[@KG-si3il]

Did you know: "American Riversongs" is a medley of three American folk songs. It begins with a rousing version of “Down the River, Down the Ohio,” pub 1854. Then 1:18 begins an expansive and dramatic treatment of “Shenandoah,” orig early 1800s. From 3:34 to the end is the song "The Glendy Burk" with variations. "The Glendy Burk" is an American folk song by Stephen Foster, pub 1860 in James Buckley's New Banjo Book. The Glendy Burk of the song was a paddle steamer that served the Mississippi River basin. The boat was named for Glendy Burke, prior to his becoming the mayor of New Orleans in 1865.

[@deminerdg8911]

:D So cool!

[@nijaethompson7647]

Yes actually.

[@jakethesnake0329]

Interesting

[@squidyyy_3479]

now I understand why did we pick Three Czech folk songs as well

[@DiscountCommander]

Creole Bamboula as well (the song flutes play during the Glendy Burk flute solo)

[@unimportant5488]

We played this song in band and it will forever be engraved in my memory

[@heybra1216]

Same

[@deac-hd2lo]

I performed this today at county band and was the one who got to play the tuba solo

[@rakts1850]

me too, I think I will know my solos from muscle memory forever.

[@speedyclub2365]

SAME BRO THIS SONG IS PART OF ME NOW

[@djohnthesalty]

When corona hit, I was just about to go to state for my solo performance for my Sophomore year. Instead, I never even got to perform. Slowly my skills deteriorated to the point where I'm nowhere close to where I once was. I don't even think I could perform the piece I was going to state for. I never found my motivation to keep playing after I was separated from my band and my teacher. I'm too focused on school work and online work to motivate myself. But some part of me still yearns to play again. It's the reason I always come back to these songs that remind me of my band days. It gives me hope when I listen to these and I find my arms moving on their own, playing the part I never knew I memorized. Listening for the musical cues from my friends sitting around me. Closing my eyes and playing because I already had the notes memorized in my muscles. Already had the tempo down. All I needed to do was focus on intonation. It was so fun. Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to perform this year or my senior year either. I never got the chance to go to New Orleans for a trip with my bandmates. And I guess I just never thought about how much it sucked until now. I hope that one day I'll pick up my instrument again and I'll be able to play, but until I find others to play with, I don't know if I'll ever play seriously again. I pray that I can keep in touch with by band teacher. Maybe I'll get another opportunity one day. I don't know why I thought of all this right now. It doesn't really enter my mind at all, but hearing this song reminded me of sitting in that dumb plastic chair and playing my heart out. Cheesy I know. But this piece was really fun, so I guess it made me happy in a melancholy way.

[@WforWill]

That’s so sad

[@Celtamongstmen2]

I feel ya. Even though I wasn't an especially talented trombonist, I enjoyed playing a lot during my middle school years. Come my first year in high school (9th grade), I ended up quitting band class halfway through the year because I had a teacher and marching director who both disliked me due to their opinion my brother. I didn't touch my trombone for several years, and now, when I try to pick it up again I put it down immediately because my embouchure has gone to shit and I've barely retained how to read music. Extremely discouraging. But I found some of my old sheet music from my middle school days, and this was one of the songs I played; although it was on the tuba instead of trombone. Idunno. I keep telling myself I'll give trombone a serious go again some day. Maybe I will.

[@djohnthesalty]

@@Celtamongstmen2 Thanks for your story! For when the day comes, I wish you luck.

[@dangerdingo2962]

Ahhhh the honor band memories...

[@camdenmogote1737]

I played this song in band three years ago, I never realized how long this song is... still one of my favorites, never leaves my head.

[@western_dakota]

SAME!!

[@danielcoker9486]

I'm playing it this year now(I'm a tuba)

[@_sprook_]

@@danielcoker9486 yo same!

[@danielcoker9486]

@@_sprook_ the tuba part or playing it now

[@_sprook_]

@@danielcoker9486 both

[@KH-zt8zl]

The Shenandoah section is amazing 🤩

[@Marsh370]

OOOO-

[@v0x545]

As the second part flue, this was always so fun to play. We’re playing it currently and we’ll be playing it for our concert along with I believe Deep River. Even as a freshmen, this has got to be not only my favorite piece, but also my favorite one to just sit back and listen to. It sounds so nice during our practices, I can’t wait to finally preform it :)))

[@ShadowWatch]

My JH is playing this right now too! I'm first part on this and it is long but very fun to play. This is one of the pieces I won't forget for a while

[@antonioo8008]

im first part and my middle school wind ensemble is playing this for our day of bands and it's so difficult im so scared

[@rebeccadyerr]

that trombone soloooo was my favorite thing i’ve ever played lol

[@krypt]

facts

[@Jay-us1ng]

more like bone solo

[@laurynvitanza]

REBECCA I FOUND YOUR COMMENT AHAHAHAHAHAH

[@rebeccadyerr]

lauryn elizabeth yes we #famous out here

[@laurynvitanza]

this song is savage

[@leeknow.-.]

I actually can hear the oboe!

[@brookemyers4769]

George S EXACTLY!

[@aaronh8095]

George S Ok.

[@bobcetra4768]

I don’t get how this is like the only recording of this piece. It’s so good, I’m surprised more groups haven’t gone for a recording

[@Pumba460]

There making us play the trumpet part on tenor. Mom come pick me up I’m scared

[@kim-jong-un8096]

ok i’m sorry but that’s not ok..

[@lukashuber9324]

I had the 1st trombone for this

[@retrorenegade8562]

I had 3rd my sophomore year, but it gave me a solo so i was fine

[@unwakelogan1795]

same playing rn

[@woahitsalo88]

I played this in 7th grade and i’m a junior know. Time flies.

[@enternamehereenternamehere4286]

Same bro

[@WforWill]

That trumpet solo at 1:30 to 2:10 though. As a trumpet player that is truly aweing.

[@tj_0824]

My band class played this in our spring concert. I am a middle school baritone/euphonium.

[@therks8409]

TM Thief This is finally where the euphoniums get to be heard!

[@samuelsong3115]

Yes omg

[@apex_ali5047]

Ikr

[@esunboxings]

am euph and i love playing this song :3

[@huggle0486]

@@therks8409 I take it you have not heard the March arsenal, the baritones have the melody 70 of the time

[@emilytuttle1940]

Started learning this with my band this year. I'm a freshman. My middle school band director played this when she was in high school. They moved away this year. I keep in touch with her, but it's not the same. This helps me... I don't know. Feel a bit connected to her. While I miss her, it helps me feel like she's still there in a way.

[@nathanr1713]

4:48 Trumpet part. I have an audition for next week. Wish me luck.

[@escher.o]

how did it go?

[@mr_butterball_yt7520]

The trombone solo at 2:21 is one of my favorite parts of any song I’ve ever played. It’s so smooth and fun to play, as well as impactful to the rest of the song.

[@ianmccurdy1204]

soli*

[@justinrey903]

I play that solo lol

[@ameliadiaz6849]

I played the trumpet solo for my HS Honor Band and I enjoyed it so much!!! Such a fun piece. 10/10 would recommend!

[@ghdisc_golf4606]

i’m playing it rn

[@nbulus8369]

we played it in 7th grade

[@hannahherrmann4921]

@@nbulus8369 congrats?

[@nbulus8369]

@@hannahherrmann4921 TYTYTYTYTY I KNOW IM SUCH A GOOD TUBA PLAYER LOL

[@shaunli8306]

have to play this in our band DURING corona. about 7 trumpets, 2 clarinets, 2 flutes, 1 percussion, 1 oboe, 1 trombone, and 1 french horn. lmao.

[@steverman2312]

where my first trumpets at

[@hercishernandez3079]

steverman here I am the principal trumpet of the Seattle Symphony

[@grilledcheese6781]

Here

[@potato-zz1wy]

Hey :)

[@mochiimilk3924]

Currently the picc here! Learning the solos. I'll update this when I go to festival! ❤ love this piece

[@billofwrights7695]

I played this song with the Iowa State “Cardinal” honor band, and this was the best selection not only in our performance, but in the history of my concert band experience!

[@joslynn7109]

1st flute and piccolo!!!

[@rebeccamaurer862]

Piccolo! 💪💪💪

[@trouble8206]

Hell yeah! Ear splitters assemble! (And I mean this in the best possible way)

[@uhhidk5375]

I LOVE THIS SONG

[@Jay-us1ng]

my pet raven loves to dance to this song

[@angrioo]

I love this song

[@chrisgonzalez9766]

Angrio oh look it’s Julian

[@angrioo]

A PERSON Woah

[@angrioo]

A PERSON Who r u?

[@chrisgonzalez9766]

Angrio the trumpet soloist for your band

[@angrioo]

A PERSON OMG HEY

[@joedurantgaming9554]

Thank you Mr. Lampman of SHS for presenting me the opportunity to perform this in concert before Covid hit

[@trenttruth6225]

I played this song at my LGPE Concert. I’m a sophomore in high school and it was so fun. One of my favorites

[@benmaatzzola7839]

I played this song SEVEN years ago. I was playing the bells. Classic

[@benmaatzzola7839]

Actually now that I listen to it again I think I was the tambourine. I was in 7th grade 🤨🤔

[@generalhilt4531]

​@Ben Maatzzola currently getting ready to play this. I'm clarinet and even practicing 30 minutes a day my fingers will never catch up to the speed and diversity of the notes.

[@bobbyespinal8660]

I remember playing this in junior high symphonic band as our competition piece. Still one of my favorites ever.

[@elijahcruz4015]

As a Baritone Euphonium, this was very fun to play!

[@Nauki735]

I love this song I’m a baritone and this has been the most fun piece I have played

[@samuelsong3115]

ILM Crystal same but honestly the baritone part was actually quite difficult for me

[@samuelsong3115]

ILM Crystal but im a trombone player for 7 years and baritone for 3 months😂

[@cattoneclipse5815]

This was my concert music on October 10, 2019.

[@n.catherine9715]

Playing this with the band freshman year

[@luck1luvr]

me too

[@monicavasquez260]

My middle school band won 1st division with this song

[@the_real_deutschland7667]

Same

[@collizma]

This is the only version I've heard where the tambourine played 1:00 right

[@izyaboivoid2455]

Collizma same

[@crusaderknight2891]

My bands percussion section sucks. Only two of them really play. The rest are posers, like the tambourine player who never gets his entrances and always rushes. I play timpani for this piece and it is really fun

[@matthewmai3234]

@@crusaderknight2891 bruh stfu you're shit on timpani. Our conductor fucking yells at u 24/7 cuz u can't play 2 fucking quarter notes then rest for 4 beats. The only section who got their shit together are the horns.

[@minionman95]

Panda Turtle technically he never claimed to be one of the two. Just being honest.

[@collizma]

@@matthewmai3234 simmer down now. 😂 its highschool band, what do you expect.

[@bumsnee]

One of the few actually fun tenor saxophone parts. Played this back in 9th grade concert band.

[@Blank622]

It’s awesome I’m playing it this year for MPA (8th grade). The best part is the 8th notes a little after 129 and the bassoon ques

[@Armedpancake]

I played the tuba solo

[@hdjdjdhhdjdj2310]

I am currently practicing this song in my high schools 9th grade band, I have the baritone part

[@finntastic116]

Played bassoon for a comp! Was a really good peice

[@trouble8206]

Piccolo soloists where yall at :D

[@BonnieBunny53]

I'm and Oboist, and I absolutely loved playing this piece. It continues to thrive in my mind as an earworm and as one of my favorite band songs. However, it is , in my opinion, equal to (or, for a small few of the following, outclassed by) such beautiful songs as: Fate of the Gods [especially as performed by "Musikverein Lyra Leonberg" on KZbin], (not) Alone, Exultate, Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral, Halcyon Hearts, UPTILT, Riften Wed, Breaking Point, Vanishing Point, etc. Nonetheless, I loved playing this song a few years ago.

[@Ikeman922]

I remember playing this at junior all around 4 years ago. It’s the only song I remember from that year.

[@leeknow.-.]

Yay I played this at blue lake!

[@_sprook_]

Oh shit!!

[@marcuscheng2507]

I played this song at my high school when I was a Freshman!!!!

[@OgeeSnoopy]

I got this music when the carona kicked up and have never played it in the band. So I’m always listening to the recording to try to get it

[@minionman95]

Owen Mooney the composer likes to put recurring themes starting at different times a few measures after each other. You just need to hear your part. I played 1st alto 2 years ago an this piece. We started another piece by him same idea before this darned corona kicked in.

[@iio2985]

this song is so fun for first flute❤️❤️

[@certifiedbandnerd756]

this was the first piece i played on bassoon (played sax for 4 years before switching to bassoon with 3 months of basic practice) safe to say i did horrible but a few months later we played it again just for fun i was defiantly able to play it with no problems its really impressive how much i was able to learn in 3 months.

[@evanhenderson7783]

that bari tho...

[@heyyou69]

Evan Henderson Like as in the bari sax or the baritone?

[@evanhenderson7783]

Soldier of Kekistan yep

[@epdlc2889]

Evan Henderson lmaooo

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

Where? I can’t hear the bari sax in this sound

[@evanhenderson7783]

@@Aduysvmncmkouyf 4:56

[@xmothyz]

This is probably the onhly song that the baritone part is fun to play, AND can be heard, cant wait to learn everything fom this piece

[@user-rm8td7uw6w]

I played this about 14 years ago in symphonic band 😩😩

[@classifiedclassified3844]

1st Trumpet for this

[@nijaethompson7647]

SAME!!!

[@sharpthunder8904]

Bassoon, 5:30

[@reedjacobsen]

Pretty chill song imo

[@smijah_playz2707]

Ah yes, that high F as a baritone euphonium 😊

[@gamingsparky43]

I’m playing this song on the piccolo part for state convention this year, and man am I nervous 😅

[@vinnie5354]

YEA BABEY!!!!!!

[@parkerschehl7918]

Sax solo at 5:26 is the pest part of this song and you cant change my mind

[@edwinayala232]

I am playing this for a spring concert, my part is first flute

[@edwinayala232]

Wish me luck

[@minus5601]

good luck on that, im playing oboe part on this and its an interesting experience so far

[@nbulus8369]

the tubas get the best experiece

[@timothyramos6656]

3:58

[@luishuerta2505]

I had the bassoon solo

[@UraniumFever3]

I had to play this in band

[@jobsster]

yummy i love only listening for my part 👍

[@audrykusch6941]

i get to play this for UIL in two months:)

[@lilswrldnotreal]

audry kusch same here, good luck :D

[@audrykusch6941]

k a h i l i. good luck to you too:)

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

Same

[@deminerdg8911]

reminds me of the old intro to Mickey mouse. tambourine!

[@jimenaserna1753]

Love this song ❤️

[@KG-si3il]

It's a medley of three American folks songs. It begins with a rousing version of “Down the River, Down the Ohio,” which was published 1854. I remember singing it in elementary school, in the early 1960s.

[@MartyTuro]

I didn't play this, but I heard another band play it & was very jealous

[@kinkykoala7870]

In high school I played tenor and alto sax, alto sax you can hear very clearly throughout the melody which is a nice change from usual pieces lol.

[@yuzx5212]

Bruh i’m in 7th grade running through my music with this recording 😭 its a good song

[@Xeritei]

bro u did this in 7th?? How tf lol

[@itstaikasuru]

im a 7th grade trombone doing this lmao

[@TheaVee]

I’m performing this in a week for an all state band in seventh!

[@itstaikasuru]

@@TheaVee lmao same

[@TheaVee]

@@itstaikasuru what state haha

[@cattoneclipse5815]

It's Kindermusik. There's soccer measures and coconut measures.

[@ddorgo]

just like that

[@tcfclan6616]

1:30

[@andrewf7805]

TCF Clan ?JOE?

[@tcfclan6616]

F0xxelayedy _ you know it lol

[@gaia3637]

The melody from Shenandoah sounds a lot like the melody in the old confederate song "Dixie"

[@hunterhess3374]

2:45

[@niconiki-et1jb]

bass cnet was sm fun

[@BasicHoneyBee]

0:52

[@cameronmcallister7003]

I’m snare for this song

[@meme-nw6vv]

ok

[@patrickdelrio9231]

Ok

[@kim-jong-un8096]

ok

[@OgeeSnoopy]

Ok

[@rjcappin1148]

i play snare on this song

[@coo_dino6083]

4:56 - 4:57

[@lucinamain6861]

hey genesis, remember when u said u would teach me flute?

[@jtpiano4937]

4:39 TUBA SOLO

[@juanmorquecho3658]

0:47

[@coo_dino6083]

5:09

[@amytansey4930]

1:00

[@coo_dino6083]

4:23

[@AshlyndGoodrich]

4:56

[@recs8564]

Please explain your profile picture

[@lillilo4323]

1:18 3:33

[@midnightaker1535]

4:33

[@cattoneclipse5815]

I played Bass Drum for this music.

[@WeeWeeMan.17]

Same. I loved the part at the very end with the continuous eighth notes at I think fortissimo.

[@cattoneclipse5815]

There's a metronome in American Riversongs.

[@okxhieu]

oboe solo: 1:19

[@rowena6188]

Molto Moderato 1:18 Fast, rythmic 3:34

[@kittythegoddess7543]

This song is bipolar 😂

[@derpyjake5298]

Any tremper hs players playin this?

[@sommersetcountycricketclub]

mmm stopped horn delicious

[@jasonator69er]

Playing the only snare drum in the whole band so I can’t mess up:

[@tyreegalaviz-clay2431]

I love this song

[@KH-zt8zl]

0:57