For Heaven and the Future by Samuel R. Hazo

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n this expansive work from Samuel Hazo, the title draws inspiration from a poem by Robert Frost, and the thematic material is a creative interpretation of the English folk song Seventeen Come Eleven. Differing from Vaughan Williams' treatment of this same tune in English Folk Song Suite however, this setting remains at a slow tempo throughout and undergoes a myriad of changes through use of harmonic and textural variations. Beautifully and effectively paced with key impact points at just the right moments.
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[@thomascody2330]

I have a funny connection with this piece. This was commissioned for my retiring band director, Mrs. Debbie Durham by my high school. Hazo actually came to our school and I had the rare opportunity to meet him (he is great!) and hear the premiere of this work at my school. She was the best teacher that I had; she was an inspiration to me. She retired this year, the same year I graduated. Now I'm college and I miss her quite a bit. I'm glad that Hazo's publisher got this recording uploaded to KZbin. A fine selection for a concert!

[@michaelo1878]

great story

[@shiningstar2559]

Pretty sure you're a band director, only band directors have such interesting stories.

[@eragonwolf1340]

It is a beautiful piece. As a trumpet player, it is absolutely awe-inspiring to hear the other parts being played from the rest measures we get. It is a breathtaking experience.

[@GideonTyree]

I have listened to this I don't know how many times and just now realized it is the tune of Seventeen Come Sunday.

[@etp7393]

This song literally evokes so much emotion when I listen to it. I played it last year (sophomore) and this just giving me flashbacks to great memories

[@Vio_Nov]

I'm playing this song for UIL👍soo much breath taking but it's worth it👍

[@patrollinwhileintoxicated6556]

This song at some points really resembles English Folk Song Suite and I cant describe how neat I think that is

[@josephstork4871]

I mean... That is straight up what it is lol

[@mattthompson7638]

How beautiful! That key change is everything. Seems more like a Grade 4, however...

[@SHERIFF-sz3nh]

Matt Thompson I can tell you this you are correct it does seem like it should be a grade 4 and I can tell you I'm super excited because we are playing this at my last school concert and I really super excited because I get to play the chimes

[@gracegorman642]

I wish there was 'gorgeous' button

[@gabirowan6430]

Omg!! This is such a pretty song. I wanna order it so my band can play it as an end of the year piece

[@satanspal9295]

nerd

[@gabirowan6430]

Satans Pal -.-

[@gabirowan6430]

Satans Pal takes one to know one Charlito Tolentino

[@user-wc6th6gc3d]

It is a little hard when 2 people in your percussions section can't keep time worth crap....then again it is a high school band in a smallish town

[@vehement.]

Sir Hazo is such a wonderful man! His musics are unlike any other, they give such a beautiful eerie and light yet powerful vibe.

[@go_ho1851]

My section (low brass (trombone)) played it by ourselves, and it’s so beautiful!!!

[@quinebee5710]

same!

[@jp-cb1sw]

I found the music sheet at my school in the trash and learned how to read music to hear how it sounds. I should've just looked it up on youtube.

[@osutuba]

Beautiful piece. Definitely something that should be on repertoire lists for HS band competition.

[@nwnXD]

Oh, vaya, hace tiempo que no escuchaba esta gran obra :''D

[@why5482]

Grade twelves played Seventeen come Sunday for winter and grade elevens are playing this for summer

[@benfleishman2944]

The title of the song is actually Seventeen Come Sunday, but this is a really nice piece :)

[@benfleishman2944]

Lol why did I write this Sam Hazo can call his arrangement whatever he wants

[@hikaritanaka3988]

Wait... Is this for real? I hear (albeit very slow) the English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams from 1:08? Like, the exact thing (from its first movement). It feels like I found an easter egg but in music lol

[@hikaritanaka3988]

Oh wait no, it's just that both composers drew from the same folksong for inspiration haha XD

[@catherinewhitaker3425]

Hikari Tanaka AH I thought I was the only one who noticed that!!

[@catherinewhitaker3425]

Hikari Tanaka music is wild

[@williamtucker2770]

Hikari Tanaka I said the same thing. That's English Folksong Suite

[@gracegorman642]

Samuel Hazo was inspired by Vaughan Williams original English Folk Song Suite. It's a kind of re-imagining of the 1st movt. It's SO beautiful. He knows where all the good notes are in the clarinet, that's for sure.

[@jadeclark1968]

can you add voices of the sky of Samuel Hazo's

[@kawingng1600]

Actually,Does Hazo love to put his own theme(Or particular,recognizable ostinato) to his pieces? XD

[@nosloppyplease]

We are playing this piece in my school band and it sounds great except for the brass our brass section is not good at playing soft slow pretty songs like this

[@cartergasiorowski369]

it actually sounds so good on 2x speed

[@analiciacastro2806]

I’m flute what r u guys comment 👌

[@dragonnguyen7071]

Trumpet player from Texas! Goodluck on this piece! 😄

[@quinebee5710]

tuba from ohio

[@kydraiks]

tuba in texas ;)

[@mikeh5377]

Oboe from Ohio

[@jjoneil9896]

French horn from Ohio

[@gutsu8059]

Chesapeake hi hehe Xd

[@dawson8843]

This is pathetic