Blue Bells of Scotland - New Trombone Collective

The New Trombone Collective performs Arthur Pryor's Blue Bells of Scotland (Jörgen van Rijen, soloist) during the International Trombone Festival 2005, held at Loyola University New Orleans.

[@GodofTrombones]

Soooooo many trombones :D That makes me so happy! Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Valve, Baritone/Euphonium, Bass, CONTRABASS, and Jorgen? AWESOME.

[@porkboi]

Personally I thought it was a brilliant performance... both in music and showmanship. I was thoroughly entertained by both the gimmick and the trombonist. Wish some of you guys in the comments below would stop nitpicking at everything and appreciate the performance for what it is. Play to your audience... not everyone will know how Blue Bells is 'supposed' to sound [which is only relative to each INDIVIDUAL's interpretation anyways] but everyone can enjoy a little humor here and there.

[@barbarian92]

I've seen the score to the trombone solo, and damn, I can't believe that he makes it all look THAT easy. It's not human to play that that easily. Mad props to van Rijen!!!

[@hopeagainsthope9553]

Great performance! Perhaps the best version!

[@posauneo]

That's why I love trombone & trombonist!

[@DNoSDNoStyle]

Haha, great comedy and excellent solo performance!

[@WinstonWolfe73]

Incredible!!! Bravo to the soloist and an Oscar to the percussionist!! Bis Bis Bis!!

[@Frenksel]

@jeffseed108 It's Pierre Volders, member of the New Trombone Collective, principal at the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and I think one of Jörgens best friends...

[@jordaneffinger2104]

As a multi-instrumentalist whose list of instruments include the low brass, I love seeing such excellent works for low brass.

[@josedconde6663]

never seen a crowd so pumped for trombones! awesome!

[@jitsfreakli]

they were actually pumped for the bass drummer

[@Frenksel]

Brandt Attema is definitely playing on a contrabass trombone in this clip

[@justinmason9114]

Wow! That high F was as good as Joe Alessi's

[@DanielAbdelsamed]

+Weston Harby nope it's 3 octaves of f at the end

[@muji4832]

He played 2 high F in this piece

[@TheRiskyBrothers]

who let newman play the bass drum?

[@joaocosta9651]

Deu-me saudades de ver o Seinfeld :-)

[@kigarh01]

This was quite funny. Who care's if it wasn't the cleanest performance. Whatever happened to playing to entertain people. I'm working on the Blue Bells of Scotland and it isn't easy. So stop complaining about a flub here and there. This was a fun piece, not serious. Awesome job guys!

[@ClarkIsaacs]

In my search for sound of Blue Bells I came across this and it was absolutely wonderful. Such fun! Well done!!!

[@enricorey8265]

Heaps of humor with no blunder, what a wonder!

[@dhuuhd3]

Actually a soprano trombone and contrabass.

[@Frenksel]

the ensemble is: soprano, alto, tenor, valve, euphonium, bass, contrabass

[@SlideEssence]

Fun times! I played an arrangement for Brass Choir while I was at the University of Denver. Trombonists consider it sacrilage, but honestly you can't go wrong with two tubas playing the octave displacement at the end.

[@zoot69]

geez those variations went like the clap! I want a little bass drum dude next time I play this piece. What a fantastic performance!

[@MrKen59]

Great sound !!

[@TromboneMachine]

wow that own every blue bells on the earth

[@geenrao7343]

nice and pleasant thanks

[@gurandorin]

Geweldig!

[@robertomendez6866]

Brilliant , Fabulous also Under Joseph Alessi.---

[@ThereseWeecee]

The solo trombone has the most beautiful tone I've ever heard! amazing!

[@TheTwinkieFairy]

5:30 is my fave ^^

[@tbone9ful]

soprano trombone, sometimes called a slide trumpet.

[@trombonelytrombonist]

I agree with flambogularity121, Variation 1 is being played pretty fast, and it is only written at allegro, which is exactly what flambogularity said, thusLY he may seem wrong to an ignorant fool. He's probably only playing 10 or 15 bpm faster than allegro though.

[@gabrielbustos2706]

on the “surprise” note at 5:32, one of the trombones (i don’t know if it was jorgen or one of the altos) hit a concert B5...crazy

[@obiwan88]

My personal list of the world's best trombonists alive now (classical, order by age): Joseph Alessi, Christian Lindberg, Alain Trudel, Jorgen van Rijen Of course these are the players I know (pardon the ignorance if I've missed out anyone I don't know). Among the above, I thought Mr Trudel is the most under-rated. Also, he has since focused more on conducting. Oh, and I thought Mr Trudel is remarkably versatile. He plays from the alto trombone repetoire (baroque), all the way to modern jazz.

[@bertrandrussel3680]

Where is Michel Becquet ?

[@renehuber1164]

9 musicians and a Drummer

[@giuseppebonaiuto7596]

Que trombonazo se la comió eres un crak

[@TheSproutarian]

The lad played it quite quick

[@tbone9ful]

no...it looks like a regular tenor tbone but has 3 valves, produces a more restricted timbre/ sound (due to air flow through valves and valve slides)

[@toAdmiller]

Brilliant...! Only missing a cimbasso...

[@ChristMinistries4]

super bone :D

[@tbone9ful]

no contrabass, which is a huge, very long instrument, rarely, if ever, played in past century

[@MrTheman155]

On trombone

[@barbietripping]

contrabass trombone

[@FatGuy712]

so what do i see...soprano, alto, euphonium, i think two tenors with an f attachment, a valve trombone and two bases?

[@FirstClassVO]

@tromuniapp Yes, I know that.

[@hysteria544]

Is that a King euphonium I see? Nice.

[@tbone9ful]

Bb, not F

[@thewaterballoonist]

Any idea where I can find the arrangement for this?

[@MrAwesomenesh]

google "Blue Bells Of Scotland Trombone pdf" and then for piano, respectively. lrn2fileshare

[@MrCamcammm]

What kind of trombone is the guy using on the far right?

[@Dominoe11112]

I think the drummer really pulled it together lol

[@MrAwesomenesh]

Yea, if you're in 8th grade. I mean, obviously this isn't something you can pick up, read over, and play that fast, but it's a day's worth of practice for any high-schooler. At least, it should be. And of course all instruments are difficult to play well. That's what sets instrumentalists apart from band kids in the first place. A player has mastered what makes that instrument hard and should find simple lip-workouts like this minimally challenging.

[@Old_Viking_65]

Funny drummer but he obviously knows music well...and he gave even more credence to the skill of the rest of them. The skill of the soloist is astounding.

[@tromuniapp]

@dylanw26 Thats just slang. if ur sure its a trumet try playing it. :-)

[@nelsonbizzarro5433]

supinpa...very suipinpa

[@TheEND1701]

so can you play about a hundred+ different Instruments like they can?

[@bavspeed1]

More cow bell...

[@DylanCalella]

I like how the percussionist is definitely the guy from the first Jurassic Park.

[@mariman1234]

Dylan Calella his name is Pierre Volders, also a trombonist!

[@TheGeetarPlayer]

That was by far the most enjoyable version of Blue Bells of Scotland but I with the crowd didn't cheer so much for the drummer. It just shows that no matter how good people are at trombone, they're STILL human. Most of his mistakes can be blamed solely on running out of air. This was a damn good performance, though. I've played this solo many times and I'm going to attempt to hit the triple high b flat for a recital I have coming up. Great stuff. PS I love the pea-shooter

[@cpg2198]

Does no one else notice the piccolo and contrabass trombone

[@chiwea123]

Chris Geiger I dot believe that was not a piccolo, a little long.

[@JasonKurstjens1]

Isn't that Pierre Volders :p?

[@williamvangrinsven2229]

Yes, he is!

[@TheBenrussell]

Lol did anybody notice the valve trombone, I always thought they were just a novelty. Fun as hell though

[@MrTheman155]

Actually i pretty much have it mastered and ill be posting a video of it soon

[@MrBrucebone]

your recording video. played the same, to see if you're better than jorgen

[@tbone9ful]

difficult, not impossible

[@MrGrigore53]

D.P.M.

[@rusak1919]

Я!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BobbyShowalter]

I just jizzed in my pants

[@trombandy]

(3) Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOoiKZvjp6IgsU - though I admire Joe and his playing a lot, it is not perfect playing either and - compared to Jorgen - even less musical.. (4) Let's not forget: It's all about the show! So they drummer fits in perfectly. (btw. it's the principal trb of Rotterdam Phil)

[@jackroks]

There is a valve trombone in there too.

[@tbone9ful]

that's what this site and posting is all about, right? sheesh

[@tbone9ful]

*****( end of dialogue on this subject)*****

[@MrAwesomenesh]

Freshman in college. Music education major with euphonium concentration. played on trombone two years ago. not that hard to play well. just practice with a goal

[@BillboardCowboy]

What kind of trombone is that with the valves?

[@cmsaintnick]

called a valve trombone, made for trumpet players who have to play a trombone part. Works just like a trumpet but plays in a lower register. Same key as trumpet so the fingerings are no different from a trumpet

[@virgilsoule3423]

matt lombard The euphonium is a conical-bore instrument whereas trombones are cylindrical-bore. Different sound. Seems out of place.

[@chrishouston968]

Umm a valve trombone? LOL wow.

[@virgilsoule3423]

Not a contra-bass?

[@LowReedExpert1]

Define "valves" Rotary or piston? the difference between Valved trombone, tenorbass, and bass trombone

[@tbone9ful]

no contra used

[@MrAwesomenesh]

because all percussionists are prodigies at every percussion instrument...

[@skuncle3036]

That tiny trombone, though... :)

[@LowReedExpert1]

Soprano, the most fun trombone to show folks XD (till they call it a slide trumpet that is)

[@LowReedExpert1]

You should see the sopranino and Piccolo! XD

[@chrisdrybread8142]

Anelisa Huff soprano trombone, and of gets smaller, the piccolo trombone is size

[@tbone9ful]

it's VERY musical (define "musical") and you seem to be going through the "if I criticize everything, then I will be considered an authority" phase. Where is it written in stone that there is no artistic interpretation or discretion involved? You are not required to "like" it and your comments would be a tad more seemly if you were to loosen the preconceived restraints on your mind and probably your own performance flexibility.

[@PatentClerk]

It's a soprano trombone.

[@tbone9ful]

just a regular double trigger bass trombone. a contrabass would require a stand due to extreme length and weight.

[@zZbobmanZz]

if you've ever played it or even really listened, it is a pretty hard piece to play well.

[@TampaZeke]

I should have practiced more!

[@Shadowbunnyjedi]

that is a baroque-style trumpet one the far left, no?

[@FirstClassVO]

That's a slide trumpet. :-)

[@tbone9ful]

"not hard to play"? anything is "easy" to play if you're physically able and receive good instruction. However, all instruments a difficult to play WELL.

[@tbone9ful]

ha! you crack me up. do you suppose there is a reason that most of the top professionals continue to perform this piece? It sets the standard for admission into the true trombonist society, which doesn't include either 1st year rookies OR euphonium players who are usually trombone wannabe's. Euphonium is a required doubling instrument for trombonists, not the other way around, though.

[@dluu13]

i believe the bass drummer was some other trombonist in another orchestra haha.

[@tbone9ful]

well stated! like a coin toss, for sure.

[@Sharky7451]

alto bass? or maybe it's just bass trombone

[@tbone9ful]

I really hope that was a sarcastic statement as it's totally untrue; like saying all brass players are prodigies on all brass instruments. Ha!

[@MrAwesomenesh]

lol OKAY Chrissy Lindberg

[@trombandy]

@revoltingmaexican&trombonelonelytrombonist: yeah, you guys know the thing, don't you? ;-) where's your proof? Quotes like: "He's probably only playing 10 or 15 bpm faster than allegro though" are just sad.. Had any muiscal lessons yet? Let me add some things: (1) NEVER compare recordings with live performances! Never! (2) The ensemble (with soloist) plays this piece as an encore after a concert of more than one hour.

[@山山々-y3b]

おじさんマリオみたいなヒゲ

[@carole2882]

It is nice to have fun but, it took to much time and beauty away from the trombonist who was terrific!!! Carole

[@TheNoobyGuy1]

The soloist played way too fast seeing as how they cracked a bunch of notes, but fantastic otherwise.

[@tbone9ful]

no such thing as perfection, constant improvement is the goal throughout playing career.. work on interpretation by listening to many different performers

[@TheNoobyGuy1]

Geez I wish he went slower. This is music, not the Arbans..........

[@orcclan1854]

But this is Arthur Pryor

[@TheNoobyGuy1]

Andrew Sellers Did you hear all those cracked notes? If he can't play it at this speed with minimal error, then he should slow it down. He clearly has a gorgeous sound, but a gorgeous sound should take the priority over speed.

[@adamliebreich-johnsen6104]

This is also a comedy piece, the way it was played.

[@Frenksel]

Simeon Davis This was just a funny encore of a very nice concert by the New Trombone Collective. After great solo's of Brandt Attema, Jörgen van Rijen and Mark Nightingale I guess the audience didn't really care about hitting all the notes CD quality...

[@mayorb64]

Simeon Davis The execution was a little sloppy, but most tromboners can't even attempt this. I have been familiar with it for about 35 years and it is THE "tour de force" piece for those whom have mastered the instrument. Speed is part of the deal.

[@MrAwesomenesh]

lol it's a standard. not some ridiculous virtuoso sonata. lol so it's required for you, but we do it for fun anyways? Yes. lol wannabe? right. lol so now euphonium players are inferior somehow?

[@Stuape27]

I think thats the joke, standard brass player tomfoolery :)

[@tbone9ful]

"eye of the beholder". isn't it nice that we don't all have the same opinions? how boring, and uncreative would this world be then?

[@stogiebear84]

F Bass, not Contrabass

[@pkeijsers]

that's the joke.. ;)

[@MrAwesomenesh]

all jokes aside, it is supposed to sound good, which the sharpness of a few voices throws off, including the soloist. Which, honestly does not sound very good at all.