USMC West Coast Composite Band - 2015 Pasadena Rose Parade

[@stevegrothe7877]

To whomever shot this video: Nice job! Thank you! The tv stations completely botched it.

[@davidneidel436]

The Marine Corps hymn reminds me of the day I graduated Boot Camp at MCRD San Diego back in the stone ages, 1968.

[@stjohnbaby]

No one on the planet can touch the Marines!!! SHARP!

[@paaat001]

Those first warm-up chords are spectacular.

[@mrsignguy1000]

It's always great, all of it. The Marines, dress blues, the great music and precision...but then there's that first step. There's just something rousing when they all step off...."We're the United States Marines, and we're here!" God bless one and all, and thank you for the awesome video!

[@johnlothrop5568]

Greatest band playing greatest song. Our Hymn...thats right it's a Hymn. We see our beloved Corps our brothers past and present in reverence.

[@RamirezUSMC]

Been out of the Corps for over 20 years, and the Marine Corps Hymn always brings a tear to my eye and makes me stand up a little taller. Semper Fi, Marines!

[@theCPRgals]

I grew up in a T or R family. I decorated floats for 18 years until I was old enough to be a T of R member. 2021 is my 39th parade. I still stand taller, and the tears flow when I hear the Marines coming! I typically have been up for a week and have had no sleep a couple of days before the Parade. When I hear the Marines, I know it is New Year's! (The band as well as the flyover!) As far as I am concerned - BEST BAND EVER! When you look up perfection in the dictionary, The Marine Band shows up - especially when they take the corner! Absolute Perfection! Thank you for your service, and I am glad you got to experience The Rose Parade! Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@walterzorich3386]

Been out 66 years still a marine

[@marcoperez6952]

Always a United States Marine for life....Semper Fi!

[@marie-jeannemenon4448]

5:05

[@marie-jeannemenon4448]

I love l❤ you, Americans

[@GradyPhilpott]

This is the best rendition of "March Grandioso" that I can find anywhere. Having the trombones out front just gives the march a fullness that you can't get in any other version available.

[@redmeat2ndamendment695]

My favorite March ever. And it is not even a Souza composition.

[@jkillgrove]

There is another reason for having trombones out front. It's so they don't poke the person in front of them in the rear with their slide.

[@GradyPhilpott]

@@jkillgrove 🎵"Seventy-six trombones lead the big parade...."🎶 That's a given, but in doing so with the microphones being positioned as they were led to a magnificent sound not found on other recordings that I hav found.

[@adrianwilson7193]

I have been in military bands where trombones marched in the rear with the sousaphones. It's then a different sound you hear because of it.

[@gemba1911]

I played in this band in the 1986 Tournament of Roses Parade. It was the absolute thrill of my life. You can't get a sense of the crowds and the cheering from tv or KZbin. It's wall to wall people, cheering the entire six miles. Just incredible to experience.

[@gladlock]

Lovely memory you have shared! I am a San Gabriel Valley resident and we have always been proud of the Rose Parade's appeal. We volunteered to decorate the floats as kids.

[@theCPRgals]

I grew up in a T or R family. I decorated floats for 18 years until I was old enough to be a T of R member. 2021 is my 39th parade. As far as I am concerned - BEST BAND EVER! When you look up perfection in the dictionary, The Marine Band shows up - especially when they take the corner! Absolute Perfection! Thank you for your service, and I am glad you got to experience The Rose Parade! Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@carlbehr4909]

That's a long way to march and playing your horn, too. My longest parade was at the Indy 500 in 1973. Full lap around the track, 2 1/2 miles, in a dark wool uniform and playing the entire time on my trombone.

[@Leatherneck-ib8fp]

PISC in 1981, and the hymn STILL causes goose-bumps. Semper Fi.

[@xdarkplayz1660]

SEMPER FIDELIS 🦅🇺🇲

[@Legendary_UA]

Nearly five years later....it's still OUTSTANDING!

[@sharonoscarson890]

They were so accurate with the music and never missed a step with the marching. It takes your breath away!

[@AR-fd1kt]

the band harmonizing at the beginning was awesome.

[@MarkSamuelson]

...nothing is as sharp and precise as this great band...

[@tomAS-27]

Excepts the Royal Marines band of the United Kingdom

[@jimbradbury8575]

I think that the drum major is outstanding. You can tell, he is proud of being a Marine

[@GradyPhilpott]

He is outstanding and you can tell that those four generals are proud that he's a Marine, too. SF

[@kellydaniels8992]

Did you see the 1stMarDiv. emblem on the base drum? I’m still one of those, 2nd Bn. 7th Marine Ret. 0351 - ‘77-‘80. It’s true, once a Marine, yah got it. And that was a Hell of a Marching Band,,, God Speed, and God Bless the Marine Corps,,,,, 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Semper Fi,,,

[@toyman9642]

I'd love to see this band and the massed bands of The Royal Marines perform together.

[@jackhana7374]

The best part of the whole parade

[@alfredovazquez1915]

Such an impeccable start . .! ❤❤❤ Always! My admiration from Spain 😉👍🏼

[@raccotton5692]

This why I join the US Marine Corp for,once Marine all ways Marine

[@michaeloneil2379]

Thank you for your service Marine semper Fi friend

[@derrickwilson7467]

That cadence is funky! Good job USMC!

[@zltnmlnr]

The drum major is marching so beautiful.

[@terrylancey5451]

They are amazing. I love watching them. God bless our US Marines. Semper Fi

[@rkernell]

Grandioso! I would have loved to been there to here this live! Yes, I am from Texas...

[@quadgod8111]

Only band that can play this good and storm a beach

[@usmarine3226]

Oorah

[@davidpetrie3793]

Musical Badassery! Was in this band '72, '73. Ooh Rah!

[@patgarrett2152]

My sister and her husband marched in the Rose Parade in the Compton College band many, many moons ago and they were exhausted at the end. I'll bet these guys could go another 5 miles before they even got a little out of breath!

[@williamtustin4490]

I love that tune! I really do! Semper Fi!!

[@garywheeler8230]

Gives me chills every time.

[@Watchout-b6y]

Almost made me wanted to go the Marine Corp today.😃🇺🇸

[@shagshealy7777]

Outstanding , Always

[@zhanghui1957410]

Thank you for sharing! 谢谢您的分享！

[@Flussig1]

Another fine job, Thank you !

[@deanjoe-santosb.bisquera3018]

How wonderful to hear the US Marines Hymn while the Marines are marching in. I like that Hymn that I developed my own Lyrics with that Song for my BETA EPSILON Sigma Honor Fraternity of UE-Manila in the mid-60s.

[@MichaelJordan-vm4tf]

God bless them each and everyone. They are the pride of our nation.

[@georgepoirier9014]

Senper Fi

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Fantastic

[@renard801]

Our British Royal Marines bands are great - but for sheer bullshit, bravado and showmanship you can't beat the Yanks! Well done, the USMC, and best wishes from this side of the Big Pond.

[@brynnkohler4084]

What a rude, backhanded compliment. Go get your teeth cleaned and straightened.

[@ifijit]

Thanks mate! You fellows have a few years experience on us, but I'm glad you're on our side!!! Cheers from this side of the pond!!!

[@johnrenard3670]

@@brynnkohler4084 I am struggling to understand why you don't recognise my praise for the USMC band - unlike your offensive, unnecessary comment. It is people like you who create boundaries between nations.

[@johnlothrop6680]

Brit Marines and U.S. Marines joined at the hip as the saying goes. Brothers. Semper Fi U.S.M.C. 79-83 /0341/0331.

[@trapezemusic]

@@lesliehall7683 Please make we aware of when in this video these musicians are not marching properly.

[@FFEMTB08]

Awesome!!

[@christophermcclary5492]

That drum cadence with the tenor snares had a different beat than usually see with the marine corps marching units. Sounded pretty sweet!

[@richardcunningham2840]

Many years ago during time of war I served in the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Marine Corps is part of the Naval establishment. We damn well don't need some jerk who probably never served his country making remarks about them being squared away. This band is good and if something complimentary can't be said just don't say anything.

[@Antlers68]

Richard Cunningham Thanks, Navy!

[@Bobk857]

I'm an ex-dogface and agree. Only those who have served are entitled to an opinion. I may kid Marines but I have the utmost respect and love for them, the Navy not so much.

[@brynnkohler4084]

Right...just like only women can have an opinion about abortion? It's 2017 and it's the US. Everyone can have an opinion.

[@ProjecthuntanFish]

Brynn Kohler Killing unborn babies is not an opinion its just plain old murder!

[@64MDW]

@@ProjecthuntanFish Amen

[@rickb.284]

Love the music,but yhe marching is the best. Perfect.

[@MsDaisy173]

They look sharp coming and going!

[@sneakyzeke56]

Ist up, March Grandioso, Roland F. Seitz

[@Sherayx]

Thanks for sharing! Much luv💕

[@marcoperez6952]

People feel safe when they hear the United States Marines are here. There is no better combat force in the world!! Semper Fi!!!

[@olinthompson4896]

Warriors first, band second. These are real heroes! OooRah!

[@claudettesnyder8356]

Semper Fi,l served in another Branch of the military but I was married to a Marine

[@Embosan]

Beautiful~!

[@chakkriza234]

So cool!!!! I love it!

[@ericmares8036]

Thank you for posting this video! :-)

[@FlyBiz]

OMG YES!!! What was that drum line performance in the beginning?

[@cogsmatic685]

Gotta give it to them. Nice Job!

[@Legendary_UA]

If that doesn't get your fire going, well, your wood is all wet. SemperFi

[@olinthompson4896]

OooRah!

[@defox5019]

I see u in other video...

[@moshedaboub7188]

GOD bless the U.S MARINE CORPS OOHRAH!!!

[@marcusviniciusmedeirosgall7559]

Um povo que acima de tudo respeita seu País, só pode ser a primeira potência do mundo. Realmente um orgulho.

[@AliceRoagers-ws7ro]

Wow❤❤❤❤

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

hahaha even the warm up is bad ass

[@Adercosta]

Rapaz que perfeição em parabéns 👏👏😍👏

[@ericmares8036]

It would be pretty cool if you could use a Go Pro with a drone for 2016, but I doubt they would allow it.

[@treyhurst7481]

I was in this parade.

[@realeuphoniism]

Same, i was in the band behind the grand marshall float.

[@MikeyBigWheel]

looking good marines !!!

[@paultate9283]

AWESOME

[@canalbandashow]

Shoow ! Muito bom Parabéns From Brasil

[@carlmcmath6996]

Semper Fi Y'all

[@anitannerupe635]

I love the United States Marine corps

[@MA-tz4qq]

Go marines, love 💕

[@ninovalgar3559]

Espectacular

[@JMKenway]

U come only for the commander and the Marines Hymn

[@davidredmayne7269]

Appreciate it's a while ago but does anyone know the Chord Progression for the warm-ups please?

[@ericmares8036]

Anyone know what the name of the musical piece they performed? Really cool.

[@Music213]

Info is posted in the description section of the video, but here you go... 00:05 - Drumline warm up 00:45 - 01:13 - Band warming up 01:44 - Grandioso March 03:45 - Colorado Blvd. - The Marines' Hymn 04:47 - Colorado Blvd. - Cadence

[@nancybrown4041]

Music213 March Grandioso

[@brandonpimienta4500]

looking for the piccolo part

[@rodolfo5702]

excelente

[@speedyneutrino1729]

They damned sure SOUNDED like a Marine band though.

[@DarkSoul-th5su]

OO-RAH

[@MsLouisVee]

No one does it like the Marines 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@androniko921]

God save the USMC . thank you good guys in the bad lands

[@prekrasnie]

everything is ok

[@billymasson7878]

god bless the USA all the best from scotland

[@Raptor188]

0:49 "that mustache hair is in violation of God father will" Generation Kill

[@조금성-c8n]

어지럽고 혼돈일 때는 정돈된 군대의 행진 소리도 좋은 약이 되지요. 여기는 지금 젊은이는 아니어도 행인의 모이 부쩍 즐었어요. 그래도 일하러 기는 모습. 도와주어 감사 합니다.

[@scb1851]

Who was the drum major of the West Coast Composite Marine Band in 2015?

[@jmramos0109]

Thanks as always, I love the USMC-WCCB. Did they show up at Band Fest?

[@Music213]

You're welcome John. Unfortunately, they did not attend Bandfest.

[@modyson2853]

+John Emmanuel Ramos due to sequestration, Marine bands no longer have the funding to attend Bandfest and the Rose Parade. Putting 150 Marines up in a hotel for 4 days is wicked expensive, and not a justifiable expenditure, according to the federal government.

[@Music213]

+Marisa Dyson Unless they have made a last minute change (or you're part of the band), as far as I know, the Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band will be performing in the 2016 Rose Parade. The office ToR website still lists them as a participant. I know that due to funding issues, they don't perform at Bandfest as they have in previous years.

[@prekrasnie]

hopefully, times change

[@sandykovar9683]

OOH-RAH!!!!

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

Because the media "hosts" always break to commercial when this excellent band comes into view, I quit watching the Rose Parade !

[@piyataswongtha4706]

เราจะไปพร้อมกันเมื่อชาติตัองการ หัวเพลงของอเมริกาจะออกแบบมาคล้ายๆกัน อเมริกันกำลังเข้าสู่ภาวะของสงคราม เป็นเพลงมาร์ชอีกเพลงที่ถือว่าสุดยอดมาก

[@johnmcravenmanuel2054]

Nice march #usmc

[@AliceRoagers-ws7ro]

Yes it's alsome

[@001-p8o]

格好いい👍️😄

[@xdarkplayz1660]

4:12 epic part

[@rovevanpersie245]

whats the title of the overture played at the start of 1:40?

[@sugoibakame]

March grandioso

[@marcelpierre1795]

3:45 is the best part

[@59clark]

What is the song at 1:45?

[@Music213]

+Chris Clark March Grandioso by Roland F. Seitz. Also listed in the description section above.

[@59clark]

+Music213 sorry after i posted my question I saw that answer further down sorry for that.

[@Music213]

+Chris Clark It's fine. No need to apologize :)

[@geoffharvard8722]

+Music213 A tad quick. Should be a strict 120 with more dynamic contrast.

[@jrhodes31]

Good

[@utxman]

I thought that song/music came from the University of Texas Marching Band. They've done Grandiose for decades

[@adrianmurray1124]

How odd, the video is 5 minutes and 56 minutes long 5.56x45mm

[@redmeat2ndamendment695]

99 POGs disliked these video.

[@NM-apache]

purple carnival

[@luistromb]

Suena como banda de colegio.

[@조금성-c8n]

또 다른 리듬으로 손자들이. 하하. 할아버지야.

[@josimarferreira9045]

😮😮😮😮👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@logangg5097]

Salvation Army bands and timbrels

[@logangg5097]

Salvation Army bands timbrels

[@emanuelraydominguez7321]

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