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Hello everyone!! Welcome back to another video!! A BIG thank you to Larry for sending this one through, This performance is from the end of 2020, so it's super recent! Let me know your thoughts down below!!
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[@DiarmuidOhibicin]

I only discovered the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band this year (I turned 70 in November) and they have completely blown me away. What these (mainly) girls and boys do is superhuman. They never miss a beat, they never play a bum note and they never miss a step when they dance. I can only speak for myself but the joy they bring is immeasurable. I absolutely love them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kotsr9]

Hello from Stockholm Sweden. I am a big fan of Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band. I hope to see the band live one day.

[@Kazukunworld]

I'm Japanese but try to make comment in English for non Japanese speakers for more understanding this video. This film is performed by mainly 117the generation of Tachibana who are, unfortunately, very sad generation due to covid 19. Only one chance for marching at outside and only once chance for full performance at the stage when they were celebrated as graduation and farewell from Tachibana. However everybody can understand from this movie that Tachibana is still there and alive and never died . That is why next generation of 118th and 119th could get Gold awards at national marching contest. This video is the evidence that this generation have exactly transferred everything to successors what they have. Thank you so much for 117th generation of Tachibana and especially to Miss N as manager & Miss Makko as Drum manager. Hoping your success, full healthy and full happiness. Furthermore hoping to see you at the event of 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade.

[@darrellnatori826]

This band can do it all...musicality, athleticism, precision marching, and above all entertainment with cuteness overload!!!!! They are without a doubt the most entertaining marching band ever. Thank you for the reaction.

[@justmisguided]

I admire the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band so much. You can just tell how much dedication and practice the students put into their craft.

[@user-up8fb2qx1z]

京都橘、コロナ禍でもこの完成度ヤバイ！ 凄すぎ！！ さすがです✨

[@jenniestevens7899]

Was not expecting this. This is a memorable performance. BRAVO.

[@NucaMarius]

you're not the only one crying when they see perfection!

[@steverpcb]

Courtney, a little more info about the band, the senior 1/3 of the band retire in December to study for exams, a new 1/3 of first years join the band in April at the Blumen Hügel parade in school uniform, the next time we see them is in band uniform at Brass Expo in May :) Contests are in November so the new members have until then to build stamina, learn to march at EXACTLY 5 meters in 8 paces, one toe out is not good enough, and finaly to learn the routine. One of the first years in October is elected to be the future Drum Major when she reaches her senior year, when she will also organise the practices and training. In 2018 the band and 95 alumini took part in the 5.5 mile Rose Parade in California on New Years Day, they danced the whole route without breaking a sweat :)

[@malcolmone1]

this band is just awesome to watch ,it does not matter if its a past video or a recent one ,the level of commitment never drops ,from any members ,and any year ,i love there war cry ,well i call it a war cry ,and when they get there beat going ,like in sing sing sing ,who cannot resist a bit of foot tapping or clapping along with them .did the professor who started this band ever dream ,of it becoming so famous ,i spend a lot time watch them ,they liven up our poorly world

[@cheapthrills716]

Thank you for featuring this video, I'm a huge Kyoto Tachibana HS Band Fanatic. Shout Out to all the students Tachibana past and present. This band always brightens my bad days. I love them. Thank You Courtney !!!

[@missscarlett6667]

I remember a few years ago the first time they came to the rose parade. It was so amazing. And then they had them perform on main street in Disneyland as well. Wow. One of my favorites.

[@yumekoono6103]

Any old person, myself included, can't help but look back on his or her youth and wonder, "How can Tachibana's band members work so hard and be so cooperative when they are so young? And when I think of the world of the future, We can be sure that the world will be created by these wonderful young people, and We can't help but be grateful.

[@user-xk4fd2lb4l]

言葉はわからないけど、彼女が感動して涙を流したのはわかる。高校生の三年間しかない短い間にくさいこと言うと青春を燃焼してこの演奏が出来上がっているんだもんね。

[@user-rz8de5dx9g]

我らの橘取り上げてくれてありがとう！英語さっぱりだけど、ありがとう！

[@arving.4441]

Thank you for an amazing reaction of Kyoto Tachibana...it is truly "Perfection". I get teary eyed too every time I watch their videos. Indeed, these are highly dedicated, passionate and hardworking "high school" kids. I ❤ KT SHS Band.

[@dirtcop11]

You should watch their stage show where they perform "In the Mood." They don't just march, they dance, jump, and play music to perfection.

[@demef758]

The most amazing factoid to me is that the entire routine is student-driven. There is no adult in charge of choreography or choice of music. The one thing they always focus on, though, is Sing Sing Sing. That's what almost all of the students joined the band for: to learn "that dance" while they play. It's a major "hook" to join the school. They run a very democratic organization where the students lead the students, and they dream up all of the routines. In their spare time. It staggers my old brain. When I was their age, I was still trying to make a free throw in basketball.

[@TheSledgehammer205]

One of the recent alumna, Sousaphone-player Yurumowa was interviewed on the GrooMe! channel by Mita-chan, the drummer from 2009 who went professional. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2XgKqXZ7yImLs) She mentioned that the white Sousaphones weighed about 9kg each, that's about 20lbs. They've started replacing those with brass ones, which weigh 12.5kg, almost 28lbs. Now, put that in perspective, these kids aren't big by western standards, and I would say, might be 45-50kg. Then you realise they're not just lugging around 1/4 their weight in a musical instrument, but dancing with it. The white ones, being lighter, were easier to dance around in, but there's some footage from a TV show of their competition journey around 2011, where they showed the terrible state of disrepair that the instruments were in. I might guess is a result of the rigorous training these kids go through for their insane routines. Yuru-chan did say in that interview that her inspiration to join Kyoto Tachibana was during her junior high years seeing KT perform at the "Band Fest of 3000".

[@demef758]

@@TheSledgehammer205 I have made the same observation: in many cases, the instruments are bigger than the girls. Long ago I watched a behind-the-scenes video of an older gentleman who had to be a grandparent of a band member. He was tasked with devising a means of putting all of these drums on some kind of harness. I believe the Tachibana drummer uses it to this day. But the translation said that the apparatus ended up weighing a total of about 22 kg if I remember correctly. Almost 50 POUNDS! And here's a 105 pound woman lugging that sucker around while she marches. I know they're young, but how do they do it???? Is there any wonder that most of the band looks absolutely gassed at the conclusion of Sing Sing Sing? I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who notices the incredible stamina required to do what the Tachibanas do.

[@TheSledgehammer205]

@@demef758 Yup, I think that was on the same TV show about their journey to nationals. There's usually someone else helping the drummer on the special drumset after their arena performances. Anyway, their performances with the new sensei are a step in the right direction, a welcome change.

[@demef758]

@とちはし Why or how? Why is because I find it fascinating that they can dance while blowing into their instruments. How is because like you, I have watched as many videos about them as I can find on YT. Unfortunately, as time passes, some videos get taken down, so you can't always find some of them today. How do high school kids manage to do what they do in their after school "club," while also being high school students (homework, etc.)? I also admire the leadership skills shown by the senior students as they drive the younger ones to do things they normally could not do. Their marching coach once said that if a third grader tells a first grader that she can fly, the first grader will sprout wings and fly. I believe that he was correct, too!

[@utubefanguyyy982]

@@TheSledgehammer205 I even saw them flipped those sousaphones while performing in the marching contest (I think it was during the 2015 championship)

[@Nern_Neon]

the orange devils amazing as always

[@rongerardvalero813]

I don't want to call them like that, they are the Pumpkin Angels

[@Bluprint_Husky]

Basically Japan's rendition of the Blue Devils

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@rongerardvalero813 Hi, tachibana is a wild mandarin orange growing in their region..

[@cu555jun9]

Rose Paradeの演技・演奏は今でも忘れられない。先輩達の精神が進化した形で受け継がれていてうれしい。

[@gregrice6950]

Agree Courtney this group from Tachibanna High are unbelievable. Their numerous videos on You Tube are so addictive. I have watched them for hours on end and just when I think I have seen it all they never fail to amaze me even more Hats off to the school, the teachers and parents and of course the super talented students who really are incredibly delightful and an honor to their school and country. Their pride is evidenced in their performance.

[@user-fz9bg2zk1c]

外国人は、リアクションや表現がすごくて、いい文化だね☺️ 京都橘のマーチングバンドはアクティブすぎて、驚愕するね😳

[@jackjohnson9488]

Hi Courtney, I saw the KT Anaheim show and was glad that you aired it but I was so disappointed that it showed only a portion of the band and felt bad that you couldn’t see or hear the entire performance. Thanks for showing this video so I know you and your audience can now see and hear the entire band in action. Awesome aren’t they? Tears? One lady riding on a train commented that while watching a KT video for the first time people kept asking if she was ok because tears were streaming down her face…tears of joy and happiness. Not uncommon among KT fans…I know, I’m one.

[@The105ODST]

The Tachibana marching band was the best part of the Rose Parade when they came over.

[@heuhen]

They was there in 2012 and 2018. the funny after 2012 performance, was the organizer got frustrated, almost irritated, when they found out that Tachibana wasn't returning the following year! They almost demanded them to return (basically, between the lines). Many of the Japanese band that comes to Rose Parade (with the help of the Green Band association) have aluminum from Tachibana making the dance/move routine for each parade. and if you are lucky and know them well, you can sometimes spot them in the group!

[@The105ODST]

@@heuhen They were amazing in the Parade and stole the whole show while they were parading through the streets. I understand why the the Rose Parade wanted them back.

[@steverpcb]

@@heuhen There is a 6 year rule for the Rose Parade so a next year return is not possible.

[@steverpcb]

@@The105ODST The Rose Parade comittee have more or less banned them, they wrote to the Green Band association and complained strongly, causing the GBA to hand band selection over to Japanese bureaucracy, the GBA have said that it will be many years before the Tachibana are back at the Rose Parade :(

[@shorty1861]

@@steverpcb What did the Rose Parade committee complain about? That Kyoto Tachibana was too popular?

[@pump11032411]

進化する　オレンジの悪魔　最高

[@byronarnason6006]

You call them a MARCHING BAND. It is NOT a marching band, it is a Spiritual Movement ... hence your tears during the performance. KT is Japan's greatest gift to the world.

[@richardjohnston1726]

I agree. For the emotion Tachibana generates, they are more like a "Moving Broadway Show!"

[@TopDrumCorps]

I’ve heard much more “spiritually moving” bands

[@shibahana_japan]

🍊Thank you for your support of Kyoto Tachibana!

[@WaterSeesWater]

２０１８年のローズ・パレードに参加する直前にやったパフォーマンスでもっと凄いのがありましたよ。 トランペット奏者が数人一番前に出てきて、互いに隣の奏者のピストンを動かして演奏するというものでした。 驚愕しました。

[@KeithTKO]

Japan always takes it to next level but these girls are unbelievable.

[@nestorbauyon]

I know, I know the feeling,😂😂😜.,I’m a man of 66 yet I’m not embarrassed to admit I dropped a few tears myself😫🤣, they are all time great, as far as I am concern, the energy, the dedication, the skills the precise formations, whewww, pure genious!, many thanks for showing your great appreciation s, we salute you, I’m not Japanese but I’m very proud of them, almost same as each and every individual parents of them.greetings from london.

[@carlosurbino6272]

WOW.. My favorite band... Kyoto Tachibana shs band ❤❤❤ 🇵🇭

[@larrywt656]

LOVE their choice of American Swing-era music! And I'm trying to imagine jumping and high stepping while carrying and playing a big old Sousaphone!!

[@Dodger0103]

I have watched this so many times and I can’t still believe what I am seeing. This has got one of the greatest performances the school band has done. As you mentioned they are high school kids, yes kids. And yet they are extremely talented and totally competent in what they do. Hollywood were to do something on this scale, it would cost millions, which can only emphasise the skill of the band students. The future is bright the future is Orange 🍊

[@user-nu3bp8of2v]

この動画は2020年、117期がマーチングコンテストで披露する予定だったものだと思われます。コロナで殆どのイベントが中止になってしまった117期生。部活も制限されていたと思います。マーチングコンテストが中止になってもここまでよく仕上げたと思います。 観客のいない体育館で永久保存版の演奏でした。涙。

[@Ian-Cognito]

Absolutely love this band. Been following them for a few years now. They always bring it.

[@douggaijin]

I just watched a video of them and they introduced one young lady member of the band that is performing and she is doing it all with a prosthetic leg. Amazing what humans can do when ty believe in themselves. Awesome young woman. 👍❤️

[@dellx3048]

I have to tell you im 74 and wasnt a great lover of bands but i first saw Tachibana in the televised Pasadena parade. It knocked me out watching them dancing and plying for over five Kms. Since this time ive regularly watched them more than once. Im ex military and understand their commitment, dedication and professionalism. It takes a special character and these girls do their Country proud and known the world over. Theres even a younger fan base who follow them in the Tachibana costume If you have the time find the video which shows them at their school rehearsing its unbelievable and suspect many in the Western world would buckle under this pressure.

[@TheSledgehammer205]

Actually, they marched about 9km... 5.5 miles of the parade, plus however far it was at the staging areas at the start and end of the parade. There are some videos of them tuning up and trying to keep warm during the frigid pre-dawn of that parade, through to the post-parade "high-5's" from other bands and volunteers.

[@spang9782]

@@TheSledgehammer205 If you can catch the video of them at the very end, they are playing "Down by the Riverside" until they are told to stop midway through so essentially, they played the entire route. Other bands stopped altogether once they got to the underpass.

[@spang9782]

@@TheSledgehammer205 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKGuf5Wwhq-Heq8

[@TheSledgehammer205]

@@spang9782 Yup - that's in my KT playlist. There's a longer video of them playing Down By The Riverside on the last stretch after the bridge.

[@spang9782]

@@TheSledgehammer205 Yes, I have seen it. They actually played that song 3 times in a row at the end, I think because they were not sure exactly when they would be told to stop, and they always start and end parades with that song.

[@toro55ful]

Great reaction again to this amazing band!! This Young People is just insane! Kyoto tachibana high school marching band the most entertainment band in the World! That said everything! Long live to the Orange Devils!

[@panzerwolf494]

I've watched all kinds of vids for this band and I loved them, especially that their percussion blends in with the band, they don't beat the hell out of their drums and drown out everything else

[@TopDrumCorps]

I wish they had an actual drumline, it would be so cool if they played really difficult stuff

[@davidmason560]

In watching other videos with interviews =, they practice 90 mins before school, 3 hours after school, all day sat and sun. Also, the members come up with the dance steps themselves. Really alwsome what these young girls and guys can do.

[@johnmcfall9250]

It's OK to cry. They affect me that way also. I discovered these kids at Kyoto 2 years ago. Setting aside that they could play that good while dancing, just blows me away.

[@tataranbo]

Thank you very much. I am really happy course of in the wold knew the Tachibana marching band performances and love that. Thank you again posted this video.

[@lightflight3638]

Is there any other marching band that can move those who see them to tears? This isn’t a regular marching band that simply impresses by precision of drill. Kyoto Tachibana’s choice of music, sensitive playing and energetic dance steps somehow move our emotions as well. Thank you, Courtney, for again featuring them so enthusiastically.

[@TopDrumCorps]

There are plenty of other marching bands that bring people to tears

[@ArjenVonk]

There are indeed plenty more marching bands. To name some : Kyoto Ryoyo High School HERZ, Seika Girls High School, Golden Bears, Waseda Setsuryo High School Wind Band and many, many more. They all are very good in their own way. For example the Seika Girls High School for me is one of the best in marching as is Waseda Setsuryo HS Wind Band. So give all the marching band their credits what they deserve.

[@lightflight3638]

@@ArjenVonk These are bands that indeed impress with the precision of their drill. Their disciplined formations are amongst the best. But there must be a reason why Kyoto Tachibana is by far the most popular. The choice of music, the way KT play it and their energetic dance steps and patterns are just about unique. KT have dared go beyond convention to show that a marching band can do more than just impress. Through self-motivated and self-choreographed hard work, they entertain and move emotions in a way that in my opinion has created a new form of art.

[@TopDrumCorps]

@@ArjenVonk there are also plenty of high schools from the USA that are amazing too

[@mannyfernandez6860]

have you seen the little tots of Nakagurose Elementary School perform ? Watch them NOW and prepare to be amazed...They were killing a classical piece at an age where everyone was just learning to tie their shoelaces.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Just a tidbit of info: Rose parade in Anaheim they had a "program" that was, i guess, about 18 minutes long and they cycled that for the full 9 Km / 5.6 miles. In the heat. Yeah they are elite atheletes as well as amazing musicians. Love your reaction, just subbed!

[@drjohansafree]

omg I had that same reaction to you! I teared up to the Olympic Spirit, I used to play the same piece on the clarinet with my school band. But they, are simply out of this world magnificent! Bravo. And, cute video =)

[@neckmangler]

I fell in love with these kids, and binge watched all their videos.

[@poppy7933]

They make me cry too, and I have no idea why!

[@user-gf8ep2zd2q]

Thank you for introducing Kyoto Tachibana High School.😊 The high school is a popular brass band club in Japan. Some graduates are working hard as musicians. I'm using Google Translate, so I'm sorry if the sentence is strange.😖 I will study English more and do my best so that I can teach it to foreigners. I'm sorry for the long sentence, and I look forward to your continued support of these children.😊😊

[@jackjohnson9488]

あずさ、あなたの英訳は大丈夫です。 KTをサポートしてくれてありがとう！ 私の日本語も上手だといいのですが。

[@user-gf8ep2zd2q]

@@jackjohnson9488 Thank you😊 Your Japanese is very easy to understand so it's okay👍👍

[@dougg4722]

This performance was prepared for the national marching contest in 2020. But because of corona, the contest was cancelled. That's why they were playing in an empty stadium. If they went with this, it is definitely gold medal!! As it is a high school, 1/3 of the members are replaced every year. 3 years of corona means all the members can not have chance to perform in public for their whole life.

[@johntalik7521]

This band is not a marching band. They are a Show Band and should be known as that . A marching band does just that marches. I wish i could have seen there benefits concert at John F Kennedy HS. Cause I went to Walker Jr. HS right across the street from JFK in La Palma Calif. But none if these kids were even born at that time. Im 70 years old and id like to say I have never in my life time seen a HS band as great as these kids. And i have seen LSU USC Ohio st Alabama college bands play half time shows.And no competition these kids win hands down. Keep up the work Kyoto Tichibana SHS.

[@MrDstyle09]

Hey Courtney Thanks for doing this video I loved it! Thanks marching band was AWESOME and your EXPRESSION when you react to them is PRICELESS! Great job once again Courtney!🎶🎶🕺🕺👍👍😃😃

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Hey!! 😊 thank you so much!! I really enjoyed it so I'm glad you did too! Have a great day!!

[@user-rd8ff1kk6m]

良くこの動画を入手できましたね、見せてくれてありがとう　 楽曲も新しく編成も変えた新バージョン初めて見ました、鳥肌物です　 sorry I am bad at English

[@Dodger0103]

Don’t worry I am even worse at Japanese 😂. But I think we all know/ guessing what you are saying. They are an incredible group of kids, who love what they do . Arigatogozaimashita The future is bright the future is Orange 🍊

[@user-rd8ff1kk6m]

Even in japan shooting is prohibited and it is difficult to watch videos Thank you for showing me the video this time

[@takigan]

The word "burnout" gets tossed around a lot in American communities which have schools fielding competitive marching bands that have rigorous rehearsal schedules, sports games every week, competitions every week etc. The most demanding American school marching band schedule still doesn't even hold a CANDLE to what these kids are required to do. We're talking 20-30 hours of after school practice each week, all-day Saturday rehearsals every week, plus 20-30 different performances throughout the year. 10 hours per day during their entire summer break; these kids literally give up their entire LIVES in order to get to this level! It's almost olympic in magnitude!

[@TopDrumCorps]

The funny thing is, the top HS bands in America are still better than Tachibana with less rehearsal time. Since the rehearsals are shorter they are EXTREMELY fast paced and much more tiring compared to Tachibanas. The way some of these American bands rehearse are much more tiring and you HAVE to give the kid a break. Thats why we get burnt out. It’s impossible to rehearse as much as Kyoto in america with how much more physically demanding the shows here are

[@Redneckrampage]

You always cry because you're an angel with a heart of gold

[@johnibarra1324]

Easily becoming my favorite reaction channel out there! I think you would totally like the Bluecoats 2018 show, Session 44! Love the reactions😁

[@SpacedWind]

Its a really good show

[@johnibarra1324]

@@SpacedWind I agree! I love it personally :)

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Thanks so much John, really appreciate that!! I'll try check it out soon!! :)

[@johnibarra1324]

@@CourtneyCoulston Thank you so much for the reply, that just made my day! Have an awesome day :)

[@squillz8310]

Their woodwinds are so in tune! It's amazing!

[@steverpcb]

What is realy amazing is that with the school closed for a while due to covid they still managed to perfect this routine in the limited time available !

[@CourtneyCoulston]

truuuue

[@franklinhamidreek5889]

When they play Sing Sing Sing, the dance they do and has made them famous for this song and has been a part of their roots, is known as the Lindy Hop. They do this with particular ease, yet, has been what makes KT, KT. Became a fan in 2018 myself. And your reactions are normal. Some badass Marine I am, heh heh.

[@mannyfernandez6860]

LoL.a MARINE fan?...thats a first.

[@franklinhamidreek5889]

@@mannyfernandez6860 yes, I am a US Marine. I did a training operation outside of Kyoto below a ski resort with the JSDF. Japanese Self Defense Force, one of the first US Military Forces since WW II. They usually didn't have any support during the Korean War and Vietnam when they helped the UN. The school didn't have the program they do now, but, if they had, I would have made it a point to see them back in 86

[@franklinhamidreek5889]

@@mannyfernandez6860 the Japanese Soldiers I had the honor to work and serve with are top notch also. They gave us a look at their engineering in defense. And they, like the band, were so fast and organized it was an honor to see the feat they accomplished in less than an hour.

[@kunmegu8206]

橘の良さを知った上での、笑顔、応援、涙・・・ だからこそ、私も一緒になって、感動できます。 ありがとう！

[@Dodger0103]

Courtney have you watched the video from Tachibana Otkau in your comments section. The person explains perfectly what the performance is about. As you touched on the visit to Disney, this is part of the full nearly two weeks they performed in various concerts, shows, parades and as they at Bandfest, which they won, against stiff competition. Once you click on that video, you see below a Bandfest video and then the Rose Parade video, All are incredible performances and the audience’s go crazy. The future is bright the future is Orange 🍊

[@kentinatl]

ONE OF THE BEST YOU HAVE REACTED TO CC!!!

[@CourtneyCoulston]

yayyy thanks Kent!

[@Dodger0103]

Thanks Courtney for watching this and your emotions were appreciated. They are without doubt an incredible high school band students and your right they do practice around 40 hours a week to maintain their high standards. I am as you gather a massive fan of this band, but I will say there are a load more high school bands in Japan who are really good. Someone in the comments section has added a further video, these students went to the Rose Parade in 2018 in Pasadena and were in the video you were on the Disney parade. If you look closely are the start, one of the flute players, know as Kurara (nickname), had a prosthetic left leg So thank you again

[@dirtcop11]

I can't imagine WALKING five and a half miles with a prosthetic leg, let alone dancing, hopping, and jumping for the entire parade.

[@Dodger0103]

@@dirtcop11 I know, but she takes it all in her stride 😂. But in seriousness, Kurara is very unassuming young lady, who loved being part of that band. She is now at University, but still gets involved in marching bands and is one of the Fire Angels coloured guards for the Kyoto Fire Service Band , along with other ex KT members and yes dancing as well. A huge inspiration to many 👏

[@sixpoint812]

@@Dodger0103 Kurara AKA Hitomi Karamaru is one of my heroes. The fact that they featured her by name in a band that emphasizes anonymity is a tribute to the respect they have for her.

[@garydell2023]

Ive been watching this band for a long time. They are good. Appreciate your effort too.

[@davidbushong3868]

The history of this band is fascinating and inspiring. I´m adding 4 links below that will tell you a lot about this school and the band and how this style of marching started. These videos follow the band and students during the years of 2011 and 2012. Each is about 15 minutes long and start with a bit of history some of which is repeated from 1 video to another but they each give information about the school, when the band was started and when the dance was introduced (by one of the students) into their performance and how hard they work to accomplish something that would seem, by many, to be impossible. This will give you an idea of just how talented these young people are (ages 15 to 17) and how the teachers allow the student´s creativity to improve the band and what the level of desire and willingness to work to learn and achieve their dreams. #1 - @ #2 - @ #3 - @ #4 - @

[@junbo7754]

Yeah they are simply amazing.. good energy and soul!!

[@danny1565]

newversion ですね。 この完成度素晴らしいです( '-' )b

[@lancejones8073]

Courtney, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your appreciation of KT. I too often get teary-eyed at the performance of Japanese High school bands. Let me highly recommend Seika Girls for overall great work. Please also check out Tikigawa, Tamana Girls, Weysada Girls and my personal favorite for field shows - Narashino HIgh. You will also appreciate the stage shows of Izumo Business and Onishi Gakuen. Warning - once you start you will get hooked. In their own way all these band are equal to or exceed KT, though no one beats KT in a parade. Thanks for your tears of appreciation. There are many. many fine bands in Japan, now overall, much better than American High School bands.

[@justinfufun5483]

At 5:43 the Drum Major takes up a trombone, joins them and then does a solo before returning to conduct.

[@TopDrumCorps]

Our band did that this year too

[@demef758]

And now she's playing flute with Mita's band: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7bpZVvpalohZI

[@musterseeds1778]

They are such an amazing and creative activity...I just love to watch..them...made my day..

[@tachibana_otaku]

I’m looking forward to your next Kyoto Tachibana reaction video. There are plenty of amazing videos online to choose from.

[@steverpcb]

I suggest the Brass band 3000 event of 2015 :)

[@shorty1861]

@@steverpcb I would agree. Awesome saxophone solo in that video.

[@subyoyoman]

I share your enthusiasm for Kyoto Tachibana SHS band. They are so talented. Not only do they have to master all the choreography, but they also have to memorize their music, as well as keep up with their high school studies. They are such an inspiration for young people everywhere and worthy of emulation. The band's founder, professor Hisashi Hiramatsu (1935-2021) passed away last Saturday (03/13/2021). Thank you Professor Hiramatsu for bringing to fruition your concept of what marching bands could do with practice and dedication.

[@jameshayes4391]

Sing, sing, sing is theme song.

[@dragonsong1023]

Check out some of the videos of Kyoto Tachibana 2018 Rose Tournament of Roses. There are hundreds of them BTW. Just check out the reaction from the crowds along the parade route, American loves them.

[@mannyfernandez6860]

Correction , the Whole World loves them not just by the Americans who by the way have quite a number of great high school bands.

[@tonyhernandez3227]

They are the World’s Best Entertaining Kyoto Tachibana SHS Wind Marching Band!!!!! Courtney. You have to watch others videos to watch those amazing girls and young men from Japan 🇯🇵 and how incredible they performs. My dream for me to meet them on person

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Hi Tony!! Yessss I will watch some more!!! :) They're incredible!! Hopefully after co-vid, you can either see them in Japan or if they go to USA to perform!

[@wave8359]

@@CourtneyCoulston ----in spite of their flawless performances, I most of all enjoyed the video of them just practicing ! ! !.---by the moat around Osaka Castle, in 2015 (when they won everything ) It seemed very early morning---a video worth watching always !

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*IT WAS SIMPLY FANTASTIC!! :-0*

[@telemperor]

I've been watching them all day.

[@CourtneyCoulston]

they're so amazing!!

[@lucioq25]

Amazing band! Every look Kioto Tashibana!! S2 S2

[@mcoguyaj]

I usually see them in parades and their line formation usually isn't great but with the dancing they do you sort of forgive the line formation since no band does the moves they do. Watching this line formation is like WOW for high school kids. They are know world wide and usually receive first place.

[@urieltamir91]

For those who do not know this is a school marching band! They are in the orchestra most of the time after school! They have physical fitness because every day everyone does fitness training for an hour and a half! There is training in the yard and then they take the tools down and it's not easy! For 3 years they are in a year orchestra! To be accepted the student must be an equally musician and master his instrument! In the first year they learn to get to know the orchestra and learn to walk properly. The training is very difficult. During the year many fall and only those who remain undergo a difficult examination and if passed get the uniform they have several types of uniform! Second and third year are the shows at many events in Japan! In the third year they are already mentoring the youngsters and also have their sons group leaders because every tool is in the group the teachers only helpers are the students!

[@user-ve2cw2ox6z]

You are wonderful to understand KYOTO TACHIBANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND!

[@wealth.g212]

貴女の動画の見方に、非常に好感をもってます。本当に橘が好きなのですね！感嘆や感激する場所がしっくりきて感想も的確ですね！

[@user-ix9yv9yy7r]

117期、118期が心の支えになって今があると思う🤔新型コロナが無ければ3年連続金賞だったと思う😢後輩たちに向け元気いっぱい、笑顔いっぱい、夢いっぱいのエール😃😃😃

[@503Sparky]

Just think those are high school kids imagine what they could do in a few years professionally

[@CourtneyCoulston]

Hopefully they continue with it!!

[@steverpcb]

Some continue, most do not, once they leave school they get jobs, get married, have children etc. The Kyoto Fire Band contains many Tachibana alumni, there are also Tachibana Family Band, and Groo Me! that are 100% alumni :)

[@swizzchoc3474]

@@steverpcb Just to clear up, Yuragi is not composed of Tachibana alumni and only one member from Tachibana is in Yuragi. Their twitter post indicated that they don't want any comments or posts that connects and concerns them with Tachibana because Yuragi is an independent band not made by Tachibana.

[@davidbushong3868]

This band practices 4 hours every school day as well as ALL DAY Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They get 5 days a year off.

[@TopDrumCorps]

For all of that practicing, I’m surprised they only get this much done. Most bands only have fall seasons and they get more show out there

[@davidbushong3868]

@@TopDrumCorps you haven´t watched many of their videos.

[@TopDrumCorps]

@@davidbushong3868 ive watched their parades, I’ve watched their field shows, and I e watched their competition shows

[@nelsonmkawakami3760]

@@TopDrumCorps I noticed your comments in other Kyoto Tachibana SHS videos and in all those you show a little unpleasant envy. I think it's just because they're Japanese Students.

[@TopDrumCorps]

@@nelsonmkawakami3760 it’s not because they are Japanese, I have nothing against Japanese band students😂

[@JimRedHawk]

Oh yea, did you notice that they do NOT use sheet music when they preform? They KNOW all the music they will play in each performance!

[@tachibana_otaku]

@Courtney Coulston Here is another short video recommendation that is representative of Kyoto Tachibana’s overall performance quality, range, skill, athleticism, creativity, and charm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCqqXSNqbx8g5I This was their entry in the 2018 Rose Parade Bandfest video competition. When they performed live at the Pasadena, California event they were awarded $2,500 for getting the most online votes. The Organizer joked that the whole country of Japan must have voted (because they received so many votes).

[@dirtcop11]

The video you shared was flawless, it also included Hitomi, the flutist with an artificial leg. Imagine marching, dancing, and hopping with an artificial leg. That is the epitome of dedication.

[@tachibana_otaku]

@Courtney Coulston

[@rexstoneman-unforgiven]

Need to see there onstage display also the Pasadena 2018 arena display will blow you away.... Apart from there actual school work, they practise 30/35 hours a week, that's why classed as the BEST IN THE WORLD,,, Would love to see them actually live... Would be the ultimate honour to there achievement to play/preform @ the Tokyo Olympics this year.... REX (UK)

[@TopDrumCorps]

They aren’t the best in the world

[@user-js5su2sl1f]

Kyoto TACHIBANA done everything beautyfull and perfect, because they are japanese. In Japan, there are a lot of high school bands same level as Kyoto TACHIBANA. So try to find them!

[@johnwtempest3062]

its been add up that they do 35 to 38 hours a week practice as well as there school work and the older ones learn the younger ones so over 3 years they are in the band they put some hours in more than some of us work no wonder other high schools call them the Orange Devils

[@moegi5507]

Thank you for watching the video. Also, thank you for visiting Japan in 2019 for All Blacks. Tachibana fan, with love from Japan (using translation software)

[@koyo9573]

Thank you🙇from japan.

[@nijidama]

お姉さんの感動も伝わってきて、一緒に涙です❤️ありがとうございます。

[@larrywinn5751]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@JimRedHawk]

Yippee, they finally added some new music to their routine! 👍

[@Musicbybruce1]

They will be playing in winter games. We will be doing a movie in Japan and hope to put them into the band. Remember they are High School kids. I have more great talent from Japan.

[@bond--007]

if they do they will get all the gold medals

[@Musicbybruce1]

@@bond--007 Your correct on that.

[@jays2573]

How can anyone concentrate on the video when Courtney Coulston is so gorgeous? It was hard to watch the video when the presenter of the video is so a beauty. Speaking of beauty, the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Marching band are a marvel to behold. There aren't any marching bands that can compare to them. They're not a beauty, they're poetry in motion! The march and dance as smooth as they play their instruments. They are in a league of their own. Thank you for acknowledging them that they're only high school students that dedicate all their hard work not only to the marching band, but to their actual studies for their future. The play like they practice and hold each other accountable. Courtney Coulstonがとてもゴージャスなのに、どうすれば誰でもビデオに集中できますか？ ビデオのプレゼンターがとても美しいとき、ビデオを見るのは大変でした。 美しさといえば、京都橘SHSマーチングバンドは驚異的です。 それらに匹敵するマーチングバンドはありません。 彼らは美しさではなく、動きのある詩です！ 楽器を演奏するのと同じくらいスムーズに行進し、踊ります。 彼らは彼ら自身のリーグにいます。 彼らはマーチングバンドだけでなく、彼らの将来のために彼らの実際の研究にすべての努力を捧げているのは高校生だけであることを彼らに認めてくれてありがとう。 彼らが練習し、お互いに責任を負わせるような遊び。 ¿Cómo puede alguien concentrarse en el video cuando Courtney Coulston es tan hermosa? Fue difícil ver el video cuando la presentadora del video es tan hermosa. Hablando de belleza, la banda de música Kyoto Tachibana SHS es una maravilla para la vista. No hay bandas de música que se puedan comparar con ellos. ¡No son una belleza, son poesía en movimiento! La marcha y el baile son tan suaves como tocan sus instrumentos. Están en una liga propia. Gracias por reconocerles que solo son estudiantes de secundaria que dedican todo su arduo trabajo no solo a la banda de música, sino a sus estudios reales para su futuro. El juego como si practicaran y se hicieran responsables mutuamente.

[@ALTAYATLAY]

thanks they are amazing

[@kimuranao2237]

１１７期、１１８期、１１９期レベル上げてきていますね。　これからが楽しみです。

[@kentasbury3531]

I think they start each day with 90 minutes of physical training.

[@sin7794]

この子達はこれを完成させるのにどれだけの努力をして汗と涙を流したんだろう。 日本の大人ももっと頑張らないとな。