Bill Chase Show- University of Akron Marching Band: 11-7-09

Ohio's Pride Performs " A Tribute to Bill Chase", Which includes: Open Up Wide, HandBags and GladRags, & Get It On.
Solos:
Open Up Wide- David Richmond, Zack Richards, Matt Garrett, Megan Aubhil
HandBags- Zack Richards
Akron Vs. Kent State, Final Score was 28-20!

[@madmextupapa]

I’m 64 years old and was a teenage trumpet band member and recall my band Director- Mr. Wolf - lending me the Chase album with this and other songs. Great Album. I still listen to these songs. Great jazz rock of the 70s. Anyway - I damaged the album and begged my Father ( RIP) to buy a replacement and him being the hero to me and my 6 brothers- he sacrificed Saturdays looking for this elusive piece of music art. Finally we found it and I took it to Mr. Wolf after one summer band session. My Dad my hero!

[@tedp8229]

LOVED IT....I had never seen that before and what a great job the band did on our songs.I played trumpet and sang with Chase from the Vegas rehearsals....through the Ennea record.Thanks so much for the post.Ted

[@ethanjolly3686]

Man in love this show my high school band played this show this year and it was a blast got best in brass at every competition. Go low brass!

[@yuridialopez5087]

I'm actually doing this show of my season in color guard right now!!!

[@evilscience13]

Heeeell to the yeah!

[@s4mb0ne]

On Get it On the low brass should've been an octave down on the main riff; tubas at least.

[@Ttomisabeast1581967]

If you listen to the actual recording of get it on, the trombones and the baritones sound just right.

[@survivrs]

I really love Chase and Ferguson but I don't hear any screechers, the drum cadence was similar to a middle school band but as far as the songs themselves, I loved them. I'm not gonna hate on you for some good music, I was just expecting more out of a college band. I have actually heard better at our high school state competitions in Iowa from the bigger schools. Great talent!

[@maplerborrego15]

Skyline high school is going to do this show aswell........... not bad cant wait

[@evilscience13]

Fuck. Yes. Go us.

[@brookebeers2110]

@nap1596 alto with amazing tone :)

[@tyler2484]

@junkyman2 Totally agree. Gonna do a Chase tune, gotta have the high notes haha

[@tedp8229]

Would LOVE to see the Skyline show.Maybe post a video? Thanks,Ted

[@lungblasters8301]

The soloist sounds like middle schooler

[@rtmac99]

I had never seen Kent State's band before this game and I was amazed by the difference in quality between Akron and Kent. Kent almost reminded me of a mediocre high school band *sorry*. Go Zips!

[@JustinWillhoit]

Solo's are too quiet

[@Chrissoworthy]

Playing this whole set for my high school. I'm f horn/mellophone. and just saying, the horns have the one part that is JUST them in "Open Up Wide". Those guys need to play out, like for real.i heard like 3, one being louder than the other. Also need to syncopate with the low brass at 1:18 . But I'm impressed, to do it this fast, that many sets, is incredible^.-

[@junkyman2]

I think doing a Bill Chase piece not utilizing a high note trumpet player is a no no. I have all the Chase , Ennae, and pure Music albums and although he is great at improve, he is noted for his high notes. You gotta let one or 2 of your trumpet players cut loose ala chase like. Band sounded great expect it missed the sizzle & sheer excitement of the missing high notes. I can't march at all or probably play as good as you guys but hopefully you guys take this constructively. Peace Guys

[@peierple]

no drum feature?! boo

[@Leo01471]

This show was butchered. To be honest it sounded terrible