(MISS SAIGON)Japanese Elementary school Symphonic Band

[@Hatchxy1972]

この年の小山杯を最後に、この吹奏楽部が廃部されたのが実に惜しいです(顧問の先生の異動で廃部になりました)

[@les2401]

OMG! These Children are FANTASTIC!!!! I've Never, Ever, heard an Elementary Level Band play at this level!!!! Bravo!!!

[@fredericmartin7148]

Les, this is Frederic Martin from Dallas, TX. I've seen your comments in many videos and agree with all you say. I want to alert you: in this country, in the 1960s, the Sapulpa, Oklahoma junior high band conducted by Eastman & Michigan grad Marjorie Skinner was superb. I have recordings of Doc Severinsen appearing with them and he raved about their excellence.

[@マロマロン-r8k]

何年も前からずっと観ています 何度観てもみなさん本当に素晴らしいです 特にソプラノsaxの男の子のしっとりした演奏、まるでキムの心の中をのぞいているようです 可憐で、それでいて強くて真っ直ぐで 戦火を逃げ惑うシーンや トゥイと対峙して国を捨てるシーンがよみがえります どうしたら小学生にこんな演奏を促せたのか 先生の指導力も図り知れません 心をグッとつかまれました❤

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you for the comment. These children are 10-12 years old. After school, the practice time is about eight hours during the week. At this point, it was periods of two years and three(age12)-three months(age10). I was a trumpet lecturer of this band.

[@richardhesse4494]

There are no words to describe this level of performance at this age. Thank you!!

[@Zyphon400]

Congratulations Japan, the whole world worship you because you bring the best music and musicians in the world :) (oh.. and Anime too!)

[@pierrecerjat]

I'm speechless. That's amazing.

[@alistairstuart1963]

Amazing, the quality of sound that these young musicians produce. Wow. Such musical control at all audio levels. I am completely blown away.

[@pochiwan2008]

I'm thankful for your value. There are a lot of reasons. One answer is, The leader never gives up on the way.

[@bob2479]

Unbelievable...AWESOME Performance!!

[@muffincakes92]

So many of them are continuously changing instruments! AMAZING.

[@stemonick]

Amazing Japanese Youth Orchestra plays Miss Saigon!!

[@gmichalitsianos]

for an elementary school band, this is just outstanding. I played in my elementary school band, but like most elementary school bands, we were horrible. This is actaully quite good.

[@jvdoorn80]

Brilliant, and they are so young!

[@LeFrek]

AMAZING !!! I couldn't believe it when I saw it. Wonderfull orchestra. Thoses kids play so good. I can only dream that, one day, in France, my pupils will do the same

[@chrisscm]

This is AMAZING!!! BRAVO to all the children and the director!!!

[@Emilyymho]

Brilliant! Absolutely beyond my expectation from a group of elementary school students!

[@LaNuzaWorks]

it is so inspiring to see kids play like this. bravo to you all!!! amazing!

[@christopherwaynejolley1292]

After seeing this I am ashamed to be an American. So talented!

[@Filarpamp]

OMG! I have now chicken skin while listening this gorgeous performance! And I see and listen these little girls and boys and I can imagine the hard work before this concert! OMG! Congratulations!

[@fredericmartin7148]

Wowee!!! The only American elementary school band I ever heard that could equal this was in the 1960s, the Sapulpa, Oklahoma junior high band conducted by Eastman & Michigan grad Marjorie Skinner. I have recordings of Doc Severinsen appearing with them and he raved about their excellence. These Japanese kids are marvelous!! Commenter Allan Birmantas below asks, "Is Japan a nation of virtuosos??" I would say "Yes, it sure looks that way, and I'm very glad of it! I wish our American music education system could measure up to the Japanese. "

[@midnight88ful]

Moral of the story: age doesn't matter. As long as you put in effort into what you love-music, you'll sound awesome

[@MsChloeDichoso]

One of the most spectacular orchestras I have ever heard!

[@person928]

We got japan out here flexing

[@saxplyrs2012]

these kids are cute and AMAZING!!!!

[@pochiwan2008]

コメントありがとうございます。 この演奏は平成１９年 熊本県合志市立西合志南小学校です。

[@kaunasprince]

These children are amazing ,,,, I was in a grade school band that won our division back in 1951, and we could not compare to this one. Is Japan a nation of virtuosos?

[@pochiwan2008]

Allan Birmantas Thank you for comment.We are never virtuosos. These children are ordinary elementary school children. But they understand only one., they became one player if go to the stage with a musical instrument. As for the criticism and the praise on the stage, an adult and a child are equal. I made a severe demand to them but they did not give it up by the exercise on the way. Thank you hear this performance. We were invited this year from ABA(American Bandmasters Association). This is ABA-JBA Joint Convention 2016. Very honored. However, visit to the United States permission from administration did not. I am discouraged very much.

[@pochiwan2008]

Allan BirmantasThis is we last year's paformance.kzbin.info/www/bejne/maqak4WPZb-BbpY

[@ferdinandocarlomagno]

These children, although very small, they play like a pro. Very Very Good!

[@GorillaGorilla]

brilliantly done, thanks for sharing this

[@earlhaven]

Brilliant!!!

[@TommyBombon]

They are awesome... amazing to get all this young kids to do such a professional rendition. Must have been a lot of hard work and practice. Kudos!

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you for the question. But it is impossible to write in this space because there are a lot of answers. If I answer by one ..... The breath training has been done enough before plays a musical instrument. (including percussion and strings)

[@HappyTrekkIrah]

They are awesome !!!

[@DavidGatson]

Oh my, I don't have words

[@jomidelgado]

BRAVO!!!! Wonderful, congratulations to all the children and the director!

[@nmcr011]

I'm really amazed with this! :bd a big hand for the whole band! They're just kids, but they really know what music means! I love the arrangement! :DD

[@EmceeSingerAlexyz]

Subarashii. Sugoi Umaitachi

[@mariebiscuitlambpok]

This is WONDERFUL. After listening to this so many times, I'm still not tired of it!!!! :D

[@stephicool]

DAMN instead of feeling bad for myself I will Motivate myself to play this well

[@SakuraHime1995]

holy crap those clarinets!!! this is absolutly amazing T_T my confidence has lowered

[@NoiseEddy]

Well, I think every culture has its own strength..it is the diversification in our Asian society that makes us look strong...

[@zxkid]

at 4:32 I threw out a big involuntary "Awwww...." when I saw the gong girl doing her thing. Too cute. Everyone did an excellent job on this piece. Absolutely wonderful. Those young kids can only get better from this point forward.

[@mr.MarvintheMartian]

You've got to be kidding me. Elementary School? Words fail.

[@crystalliu1977]

Cooooool I never seen such a sight

[@nisasally]

i can just listen to this over and over seriously. omg, super imba. :)

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you. Additionally, Students sing and greets cheerfully every day in a full voice.

[@patrickcollet2168]

merci au bon prof !! sublime

[@aprilpitre]

This is nuts!

[@jdbmcdermet]

wow. these japanese bands are very good. they are putting more air through the horn than most american bands.

[@yamajoANT]

i cant get tired of watching this video! :) it made me really miss the times i spent in band..:)

[@anjiah]

they used a steel drum, specifically a lead! I finally found this video, been awhile since I watched this. That clarinet tho

[@wakkiwak]

oh my god!!! they sound superb!!! better than secondary school band in singapore!!!

Merveilleuse musique par de merveilleux enfants- artistes, un véritable régal, une vrai leçon de musique, de cohésion et de grande beauté musicale

[@profjbamberg]

Graça,levêza e virtuose!... PARABÉNS!...

[@dave69ca]

Wow! I had lower expectations for this video. That's truly amazing. Outstanding job! Notice the bari sax player...the bari sax is bigger than her. LOL ;)

[@Eaglegirl12]

There's definitely either a soprano sax, or clarinet, or both (and yeah i saw the soprano sax) who did an awesome job. As well as a trumpet player who stood out

[@snowblind1985]

why must anything that the japanese do exist on a different level altogether? simply amazing.. thank you so much for this video! :D

[@RenyeReyna]

omg we had marching show called miss saigon and it is the best show yet

[@shabush123]

I love it when our school’s music teacher posted this on Facebook…like what are you comparing us to the Asians?! Really now!

[@nisasally]

omg so awesome.

[@joanagus]

Very good job !! Congratuletions !!

[@pochiwan2008]

@RedPoopXIII Thank you for the question. Those who arrange it about this tune are KOH SHISHIKURA(宍倉 晃).

[@itsumo321]

I'm an America educator, and I work with these students. None of them are beat, or forced to do anything. Their friends recruit them to join their volunteer clubs like band and tutor and encourage them to do their best. This band is an exceptional one, there are many mediocre ensembles as well. But they all have fun, which is why they stick with it. Where do you get your information, Elaina?

[@peggyli6180]

說的太好了

[@twanyun88]

Bravo!!!

[@ladinotrumpet]

es realmente extraordinario felicitaciones

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you for the comment. This school is a usual public primary school. Students have not received a special musical training. So, new students(age10) hardly difficult understands music score. However, differ from other schools is students have an original practice method with an excellent conductor.I think .

[@evertonsax]

Impressionante... parabéns pelo trabalho... é d++++ mesmo... Precisávamos disso aqui no Brasil, mas falta muito para chegarmos a este nivele. principalmente com crianças. quem sabe um dia chegamos a isso. deixar um pouco o futebol e criar espaço para as artes.

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you. I tell them your comment. They might be very pleased.

[@bob2479]

asian culture doesn't beat their children to death. They were raised in a civilization and culture where there's a lot of respect for one another and it's all about pleasing other people and not disappointing others.

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you.Their age is from 10 years to 12 years.

[@saxmastergq]

If i was a parent of one of theses kid, i would be so proud.

[@蕭珮詠]

也太強QAQ 受教了

[@pochiwan2008]

@weydsonfernandeslins Thank you for giving a good evaluation for our performance. Please up in your HP.

[@eqvc]

I love the girl playing the bari sax :)

[@lolobg1959]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@hotelpapa6]

❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇯🇵❤️❤️❤️

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you. Their were very much pleased with your comment.

[@smolhummingbird]

you should put more videos of them on here.

[@RuoshuanChen]

holy....all i wish for my beginner students to accomplish is to be able to play mary had a little lamb perfectly lol... these elementary kids can b both inspiring or extremely discouraging to some~~ although i'd like to think of it as inspiring..... Thx for uploading this and keep up the great work

[@GrubbyTubby]

Yeah...I'm kind of playing this song in my high school senior band...

[@panchopistolas22]

Has the understanding of the use of the voluntary and involuntary muscles been addressed before or in conjuction with the breath training.

[@MaxxUS08]

Have these kids play something by Carter, Varèse, or Boulez then I will be impressed.

[@davemn89]

incredible, i wonder what ages they are.

[@lolomgwtflmfaorofl]

Wow! An E flat clarinet?!

[@pochiwan2008]

Use of the mute is an instruction of the composer. We did not select it.

[@urlicht]

Bravi !!!!

[@minimeiskool]

@FunnyLemurLips i believe the real message is 'if you practice 1 piece for like a bagillion weeks, it comes out like this.'

[@pochiwan2008]

Thank you for the comment. Japanese people differ in a custom or thinking from Chinese people or South Koreans. The Japanese schoolchild has received uniform education traditionally. There may be the secret of the performance into which children were unified. Is the United States the educational method which respected children's individuality? If it is a fact, that many great artists are born from the United States I understand.

[@nagetier01]

Einfach nur Sau geil! :D

[@rosebonnie7444]

No, that's a soprano saxaphone which is not commonly played in a lot of bands.

[@ammobass]

It may have felt that way, but I'll repost the comment from above: I am sure your director was trying to inspire you: to show you what is possible with concentrated passion and effort. That's all. It seems we in America like to do many things, but very few with passion and focus.

[@pochiwan2008]

Of course. It is impossible that the grade-schooler performs more than the high school student. However, a sincere mind to music is our boast. As for this performance, I want you to listen by your mind. Our performance is not a challenge to the junior high school student and the high school student.

[@DavidGatson]

I'm a Kyoto Tachibana Fan, I know what you're talking about. There are so many other high schools such as Takefu, Seiko, Osaka Toin, Herz....Top notch bands I can watch all day!

[@ammobass]

I am sure your director was trying to inspire you: to show you what is possible with concentrated passion and effort. That's all. It seems we in America like to do many things, but very few with passion and focus.

[@iluvlittleshop921]

#4 is "This Is The Hour!"

[@LaNuzaWorks]

WOW!!!

[@prettynyrican]

DAMN!!!!! that's all i can say about that.

[@TeehMo]

I think I jsut lost my confidence.. -_- BUT YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME!!! woop woop

[@PinkYachi]

@ilbhbahng: Don't feel bad!! :( Everyone starts off somewhere. Our orchestra teacher always compares us to better groups in our state and it makes us feel terrible. xD But don't give up! Continue to practice hard and follow good teachers! :)

[@Aubzy102]

They're in elementary?!?

[@sydneynotaustralia]

ha. my band teacher did the exact same thing.

[@pianomancuber91]

@minimeiskool Or if you actually practice, period. How many elementary/middle/high school band member actually practice at all?