I saw the Texas 6A All-State Band perform this at TMEA this last TMEA, conducted by the former President's Own Jason Fettig, it was EPIC!!!
@garzaedu7 ай бұрын
Good god. Lots of bands play this, but Professor Junkin owns this piece. Symphony #4 oozes from this man. BRAVO!!!!
@davideanes34257 ай бұрын
He sure does. Last time I heard this piece in-person he was conducting the Dallas Winds. I sat in the choral terrace under the organ and it was a life-changing experience.
@ChristopherRahn7 ай бұрын
This work was commissioned by Maslanka by Jerry Junkin in the early 90s with a couple other Universities. So, he has been with the work since the premiere in 94.
@starwarsjunkie77765 ай бұрын
He helped commission it, but it’s hard to believe Junkin is so old, haha. He’s always seemed so young!
@archer62997 ай бұрын
I flew out from Phoenix for the day to see this performance in person and it was absolutely incredible. I'm bummed that I'll probably never see this piece performed this well again.
@starwarsjunkie77765 ай бұрын
I mean, lots of people perform this piece. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see somebody transcribe it for orchestra and organ…which could rival the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony easily.
@williamdoran71349 күн бұрын
I was part of the Western States premiere at the University of Arizona when we performed this shortly after UT did the world premiere. Davia Maslanka was artist in residence at the time and great friends with our director, the late Gregg I. Hanson. I believe he told us he got the rhythm idea for the jazz section while he was in the shower (19:18). Performing this piece, along with his other gem, A Child's Garden of Dreams, was a life changing experience for me. I am now almost ready to retire as a music teacher and have never had a similar experience. The level of artistry, musicianship, creativity, in Maslanka's writing is astounding. As for this performance, I have to admit Dr. Junkin is without a doubt the most legit wind band conductor of our time. Every piece he directs is masterful in execution.
@Roytheasian7 ай бұрын
25:39 that is THE PHATTEST Brass trombone C i have ever heard. the Bass trombone carried the ending as well. Congrats on the concert!
@Roytheasian7 ай бұрын
28:47 as well
@jacksonquevedo56217 ай бұрын
i started freakin out in person bro
@matthewburgess70175 ай бұрын
Having played this on Bass Trombone at my university, that part was my absolute favorite part to play. Maslanka 4 has pushed me closest to actually passing out than any other piece I have played.
@ItsLarry-in1jq6 ай бұрын
I graduated from high school 3 days ago. 3 days prior to that, we played this piece for our final concert. I'm sure it goes without saying that this piece isn't normally one a high school band should ever think of attempting. Yet, we played it. Sure, we didn't sound like a prestigious college band, but we sounded like a really good high school band. This year for us was a really good year, as we performed in the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis as Union High School. One of the best musical experiences ever. This song holds a special place in my heart, not only being the masterpiece that it is, but as the final song that I played in my high school music experience, ending with being in a super, super solid group of musicians. Listening to it makes me think of life itself, and the experiences of going through high school in its good and bad moments. All the extremes of life, and all the little, quiet, easily overlooked moments in life. The overarching theme being the beauty of it all. I thank God for giving me the opportunities this year, and for creating music to be one of the most beautiful things in our world. Lastly, what a blast it was playing this. Super emotional, and super fun. 1st trumpet part goes crazy
@natanaelcalero3717 ай бұрын
This is the first proper listen to this Maslanka piece, and it is amazing. It astounds me how he is able to join together chaotic musical passages and slow moving lyrical parts so well. And that ending with the suspension releases is so perfect. Bravo to the Wind Ensemble for playing such a challenging piece!
@BariSaxGuy7 ай бұрын
the organ adds so much that I've never heard in other recordings! Bravo!
@saltboy42067 ай бұрын
Just played this at UMEA state today. Currently having post Symphony no. 4 depression and don’t know what i’ll do with my life after experiencing something so epic. Loved your guys’s performance of this ❤
@starwarsjunkie77765 ай бұрын
I understand your sentiment. I played the solo in high school and it was all downhill from there. 😅 Jk…but seriously, relish in the experience. So few understand the joy that comes from being part of this piece. You are the cherished few.
@evildude10928 күн бұрын
@@starwarsjunkie7776 Totally agree with this, I played the piccolo trumpet part in high school and I've never been happier than that moment.
@BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein7 ай бұрын
Woooo! This is hands down one of my all time favorite symphonies! Wonderful performance!
@JustPlanoRick5 ай бұрын
Well done! STRONG performance of this epic composition! In April of this year I had the opportunity with my granddaughter to experience Maestro Jerry Junkin conduct the Dallas Wind Symphony as they performed this piece (with the massive Lay Family Organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center). It was absolutely magnificent and we were both quite emotional at the end. It was an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life.
@michaelnwokorie86487 ай бұрын
I saw David maslanka at lsu right before he passed . We played this and symphony no8
@VincentGiza-Composer7 ай бұрын
The St. Olaf Band just played this symphony as well, also in light of the 30th anniversary of this piece! Huge Maslanka fan, great job UTexas!
@richardblake86217 ай бұрын
Epic performance by all🔥The clarinets with the mouthpiece + barrel gets me every time ❤
@williamwhitten91497 ай бұрын
Beautiful Dr. Casey-Clyde... @ 9:59
@michaelantonacci3007 ай бұрын
I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to come down from Pennsylvania to see this performance and it was truly life changing! 🧡
@tommywan907 ай бұрын
Wow. Fantastic. Beautiful.
@Steveiegaming7 ай бұрын
The greatest piece ever written for wind band, if not top 3.
@starwarsjunkie77765 ай бұрын
It is the greatest. Holst Suite is #2, and Winds of Nagual is #3.
@nednerb20107 ай бұрын
Phenomenal. Bravo tutti!!
@phillipwatts16796 ай бұрын
Spectacular performance. Bravo to everyone involved.
@HelenaJosefikova7 ай бұрын
Krásné,dekuji
@MrWatson6587 ай бұрын
That’s how you do it! Hook em!!
@peterfeldman2616 ай бұрын
Beautiful Sax Solo!! ;-)
@phillipwatts16796 ай бұрын
I heard one of the first performances of this piece (not the premier) at CBDNA in Waco in 95 I think it was?
@richardjx54427 ай бұрын
Exquisite modern tonal music; such a pleasant change📯‼️✅👍💥
@DAVIDWILLIAMS-vz7lg7 ай бұрын
That A-flat makes the whole piece at the end.
@lcctrombone7 ай бұрын
🤘🧡
@jacob.feldman7 ай бұрын
I ❤ Dr. Casey-Clyde
@nosniborecnerolf083 ай бұрын
25:40 ❤️
@Pokabyss6 ай бұрын
19:45
@curiousmaster19707 ай бұрын
Are there any concert bands that does not do classical music?