New Zealand Girl Reacts to Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band - Rose Parade 2018 「FIRE BALL」 京都橘高校吹奏楽部

[@dirtcop11]

For most people, just walking 5 miles would wear them out. Dancing while playing an instrument will wear anyone out. In that particular parade, Hitomi, a girl with an artificial leg, marched and danced every foot of that parade. She is a Super-Hero in my book.

[@federicoalcala9566]

I can run a 20 mile marathon but I don't think I could do even 1 mile of this.

[@jerryhase4520]

I love Hitomi!

[@TakahashiTakami]

They had 200 members in this. About 50%-60% of the band were alumni from 2010-2017. The Tournament of Roses Parade is 5.5 miles (8.85 km) long. They performed, marched, and danced for nearly the entire time.

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[@oriculomaximocalderon3378]

They are best marching band of the entire planet earth. The Kyoto tachibana senior high school band.

[@rexstoneman-unforgiven]

At the back there's a female playing a flute who is an amputee with her bottom right leg below the knee removed, she does everything that is required of a member of this world famous band, that is TOTAL DEADICATION on her part, all the band are smiling all the time.... This parade from start to finish was just under 7.5 miles, that is some distance to walk let alone dance & play an instrument, JUST AWESOME...REX(UK)

[@ilox11]

Not quite an amputee, her leg never grew at birth so the short leg was because of a birth defect, She tried just so hard to get into the band and they put her through extra tests just to be sure that she could keep up with all the choreography and the challenges. She did it and did it with a smile. So much grit and determination. Each of them shows similar traits of determination to not just do their best but to exceed their own limits. That is why they are just so very very good at what they do.

[@lightflight3638]

Courtney, you ask whether the elderly but lively gentleman at 3:55 is the school principal. He was in fact Professor Hisashi Hiramatsu, who on the day of the parade celebrated his 83rd birthday. He founded the band in 1961 when the school was all-girls’. He wanted to promote human and feminine values through music and march, at a time when school marching bands appeared to come straight out of military academies. Since then, the Kyoto Tachibana band has continued to break convention through the motivation of the kids themselves, who developed the “dance and play” marching style. Sadly, as other commentators here have said, this visionary, inspiring yet kindly gentleman passed away last March. But his spirit lives on with succeeding generations of aspiring youngsters, who right now are bravely battling to continue creating their living works of art despite the currently imposed covid restrictions. Thank you, Courtney, for your constant support for this beautiful, ground-breaking and extremely hard-working band.

[@DamnControl5]

Oh! He was the founder. Thanks for the info. What a fulfillment!

[@jeffragar3493]

@@DamnControl5 He was the bands director for its first 33 years. On the opposite side of the street was Hiroyuki Tanaka, the director for the following 24 years.

[@drumsahoy7]

That parade is 5 miles long and they do their choreography and sound awesome the entire time

[@cheapthrills716]

Although this is a High School band, in this parade Kyoto Tachibana had many former graduates marching with them. Alone in front they had the Drum Major in the middle followed by the DMs from the previous two years and what's pretty cool is that the two girls in each corner carrying the flags are the future DM for the following two years (whom are already graduates by now}. However, this band is so freaking amazing, every time I log in to youtube watching a Kyoto Tachibana video is a must even though I've already seen most of them more than a few times. This band is so addictive, just watching familiar faces from video to video feels so comforting not to mention their song repertoire as I am a Disney soundtrack freak. lol Courtney, thank you for this post, as I always, I enjoyed your video, keep up the great work. Can't wait for your next one. Cheers !!

[@rolfts5762]

Beautiful words John! ..here also become some addicted :) but a happy addiction. yes also recognizing some faces you mentioning. DM's and other certain band-members with extra personalities.

[@djat7933]

RIP Professor Hisashi Hiramatsu, founder of the Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band. He died a month ago at 86. He is with Tachibana in the video walking in front of them. On January 1st (Rose Parade Day) he celebrated his 83rd birthday walking 5 miles alongside his band.

[@Teletran35]

omg that so sad

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi Courtney Coulston, Behind the young Lady, who would later become the Drum Major for the 116th Term, who is carrying the green " Green Band Flag ". Is the man who founded this band, HISASHI HIRAMATSU, in 1961. He is celebrating his 83rd Birthday by marching the 5.5 miles ( 9k.m. ) along with the 114th, 115th, 116th Terms & 95 previous Alumni in this 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade. Sadly, Mr. Hiramatsu passed away last month on March 13, 2021, at the age of 86 years. He will be missed. I'm happy that you have seen a portion of the Parade. There is a compilation video of the Journey through Pasadena, California. Thanks for continuing to bring interesting videos to the fore. I shall be continuing to watch them with you. Good Luck, Good Health and Happiness to you. d:)

[@spang9782]

The parade was a little over 5.5 miles or almost 9 km. The band played almost the entire time except for a few small breaks, maybe 30 seconds each. They played until the very end when they got the signal to stop. All other bands had stopped playing long before so the fans at the very end really appreciated this band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqrmalsr6yag68

[@michaelstone3093]

There is a remastered version that is majorly fantastic. The rose parade is over 5 miles long!!!! They were NOT tired at the end

[@tatibanarisa4018]

あなたが橘の動画のオーダーに応えてくれるたびに新しいファンが増えてくれて嬉しいです。

[@larrywt656]

I remember seeing this on TV. The Tournament of Roses parade is held in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day, and is one of the country's most famous parades. It's tied in with the annual Rose Bowl college football game, one of the biggest games of the season, held later in the afternoon. To be invited to participate in the parade is a MAJOR honor. That is one of the longest parades in the US, about five miles, so going that far doing all that dancing takes some serious stamina. The person walking up front is usually the band director. The other people walking with them are usually support staff, most likely volunteers.

[@jeffragar3493]

This is a rare second appearance by a Japanese band in the Tournament of Roses parade. Kyoto Tachibana was also in the 2012 parade.

[@treyn8070]

The coordination was insane. They are just high school kids and they are that good. I wouldn't doubt that they have won 1st place in a few competitions.

[@jeffragar3493]

All Japan Marching Competition Gold Award 2008, 2009, 2015; Silver Award 2007, 2011, 2014. The competitiion judges place more emphasis on musicianship and keeping marching lines straight than on the entertainment value the Tachibana gives.

[@bob_._.]

They were performing for a much larger audience than those filling the stands. The Tournament of Roses Parade is an American New Year's Day tradition, it's been broadcast live nationally since the 1950's. You should react to the floats sometime, they're nothing short of amazing.

[@neilphelan145]

Courtney, imagine playing and dancing for a little over 5 miles nonstop without a break 🤯 To me its amazing!

[@tach2539]

Loved your reaction at watching the world famous Tachibana performing. By the way - they did that for 5 miles with a special note that one of the band did this with a prosthetic leg (Hitomi Kanamaru) playing their instruments and marching and dancing - quite amazing. I love watching this band from my home in the UK - one day it is my dream to see them perform 'live' :)

[@LucidDream]

I love watching them. Saw them for the first time about 2 years ago. Can tell they really enjoy what they do.

[@aussiegirlmargie]

Japanese preschool bands performing are already leagues above my high schools band 😂 let alone a Japanese hs!!

[@toro55ful]

Great reaction Courtney! This performance is my favorite by "The Orange Devils" Fireball is a blast!! They just deliver greatness! Long live Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band 🟠🟡⚫🍊🥁🎷🎺🎵🎶

[@maxwellharris507]

They certainly know how to liven things up

[@boss86801]

Their dancing performance are evolution and revolution against male-centered military　marching band in the world!

[@jays2573]

When Kyoto Tachibana SHS Marching Band comes down the street, like the old E.F Hutton, commercials everyone listens. They can't help, but to stop and listen and not only get entertained, but brings huge smiles to their faces and warmth to their hearts. How can you not just love, love this great marching band? When it comes to Kyoto Tachibana SHS Marching Band there is no other band who can compare to them. They're truly a delight to watch! 京都橘SHSマーチングバンドが昔のE.Fハットンのように通りを下って来ると、誰もが聞くコマーシャル。 彼らは仕方がないのですが、立ち止まって耳を傾け、楽しませるだけでなく、彼らの顔に大きな笑顔と彼らの心に暖かさをもたらします。 どうしてこの素晴らしいマーチングバンドを愛するだけでなく、愛することができますか？ 京都橘SHSマーチングバンドに関しては、他に比べられるバンドはありません。 彼らは本当に見ていてうれしいです！ Cuando Kyoto Tachibana SHS Marching Band baja por la calle, como el viejo E.F Hutton, todos escuchan comerciales. Ellos no pueden evitar detenerse y escuchar y no solo entretenerse, sino que también traen grandes sonrisas a sus rostros y calidez a sus corazones. ¿Cómo no solo amar, amar a esta gran banda de música? Cuando se trata de Kyoto Tachibana SHS Marching Band, no hay otra banda que pueda compararse con ellos. ¡Es realmente un placer verlos!

[@bolohead1]

Did you know that one of the flute players only has 1 leg. If you watch the bandfest performance of that year they show her in the beginning of their show.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

She is dancing in the last rank in the first file on the right hand side. She is the section leader for flautists in 2017-2018. d:)

[@bolohead1]

@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 yes. You can see her in other videos that show that side. I didn't realize until I saw the show and they called her up to the front

[@TakahashiTakami]

Hitomi Kanamaru

[@Teletran35]

What I love about these kids is that its very hard work to practice but it looked as they were having fun

[@jameshorn270]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bZg6Wmls2Hb6s This is about 50 minutes of the 2+ hour parade, but it does periodically throw up a map showing where in the parade the video was shot. 9 km total.BTW, the white haired gentleman at the front left of the band was Prof Hiramatsu who founded the band in 1961. He was 83 and walked the whole route. He died last month at 86.

[@davidbangtson3109]

Best HS band I've ever heard or seen. Wow!

[@johntalik7521]

You need to watch them at the Pasadena Bandfest

[@johntalik7521]

Also they did a Benefit Concert at John F Kennedy HS. That's great. I went to a junior high across the street from it.

[@johntalik7521]

But when i went to the junior high it was 55 year's ago lol. Kennedy high was just built i showed my cousin them cause he went the first year it opened. We used to use that hall for our school drama plays and some pep rallys exc.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@johntalik7521 Cool. It looks to be a nice stage.

[@johntalik7521]

It was very nice but then it was also brand new. I don't no about now. But it still looks the same. Our drama class did plays there that we had to suffer with.

[@deucekewlage776]

You have to "see" the Rose Parade! Best live, but if you can watch a video, you'd be amazed. All the floats made with flowers and other organics, the marching bands, the fly over, etc. People and organizations from all over the world. An amazing event, held on new years day. Nothing compares!

[@awsomehog1]

Have you reacted to the rose parade or rose bowl videos before? I don’t have any specifics off the top of my head but it’s a big tradition every year, I’m sure there’s a few good info vids around

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

When I would first begin viewing this Parade on television. The floats were decorated with roses.

[@joelfigueroa3846]

Hey Courtney!! another good reaction vid! of this Kyoto Tachibana SHS Band - Rose Parade 2018 this reminds me of that New Year's Day Parade back in 2018 here in California we have alot of good marching bands & people showing there sticks & drums & trumphets playing the good old 80's & 90's musics back then & everyone was so happy that day :) I like these marching bands Courtney they are so fun & entertaining to watch I hope once this Pandemic ends we can have these marching bands again :D I enjoyed watching this reaction vid Courtney also I can't wait til u go Live Stream next week April 21st thats gonna be exciteing to see u on cam again Courtney :) sending u my love

[@neilphelan145]

Growing up I lived maybe 5 miles from the Rose Parade route. Went every year for about 20 years. Always a blast! 🥳

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

That's so cool.

[@user-hw8vm3bc5i]

金髪お姉さん橘に夢中だね❗

[@mikeraz7512]

Were you ever in the Band? If so what did you play? If you were never in the band, do you now wish that you had been?

[@Chaka2225]

Makes me miss my marching days, great looking group

[@dellx3048]

They did these routines for 5.5 Kms

[@lightflight3638]

5.5 miles, not kilometres. In other words, 8.9 kms.

[@garyballard179]

Their video title is misleading. It says it's at the Rose Parade, but it's actually the Tournament Of Roses Parade...

[@criaturacriaturas2117]

I love this band 🔥

[@user-gn9hj9sn5z]

構成も振り付けも彼女達が考えてるらしい。まだ高校生です

[@tachibana_otaku]

すげー

[@saint7871]

おはよう〜日本の千葉からだよー橘高校は日本でも有名になっているよー演奏しながら何時間も踊り続けて凄いんだよーアメリカの人にも知っていただいて嬉しく思うよーじゃ〜また Courtney Coulstonさんへ〜

[@federicoalcala9566]

If I'm not mistaken, they were able to bring most of the current members that year and many that had graduated the previous 3 years. They were able to double the size of the band to about 200 for this.

[@joshuavargas1660]

I loved the video

[@averagejoe845]

From the Beauxbatons ボークスバトン Academy of Magic

[@MsSharonSpencer]

I'm Japanese and so happy that you praise their performances so highly !! Thank you !! :)

[@ko-mi3cw]

This was the Best dancing band i had ever seen....they are soooo good!!!

[@TravelerZ24]

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[@pyr8at40]

the rose bowl is new years day in downtown los angeles california

[@TheTakaboe]

So Like It

[@Montweezy]

👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@tonyhernandez3227]

Courtney many are ex members who were invited to participate and total around 300

[@TheJuggernaut88]

is the Rose Parade known around the world? I thought it was just a small California parade.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

It has been televised nationally since the late 1950s. Don't know about internationally. Tournament of Roses Parade is larger than any of our local parades. Not counting the convergence of trail rides; which have no floats and bands.

[@jacksonebendick9592]

This is awesome also new room?

[@yoshitonakamura7671]

Her left foot is a prosthesis.😭She is playing the flute.👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelstone3093]

There were 2 ulumni classes with the current year band

[@Josynaldosilvabarroso]

Cool!

[@No_Moo_Hyun]

Although I marched in the army march with a 40kg backpack and an 81MM mortar. . I don't think it's possible to dance 8 miles with these girls.

[@rolfts5762]

Thanks for engaging and sharing from Tachibana shs-Band, Courtney :-) Agreeing,..they fill-in immensely with lot of Joy and Love towards our world.. ..Tip for all those interested(..also open subPosts under this thread). There are lots-and-lots of both entertaining and interesting(short docu's here and there) videos of them, search them up.--Here another speciallOne:..An introduction and beautiful story of a 3'rd year student's fantastic feat (despite her prosthetic leg) with her flawless participation musically and choreographically in Tachibana shsBand. Start from playbackPoint-'5min. This one is during their visit overseas at Pasadena Bandfest 2018_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbNmZWIe5eijqs [Rest peacefully in heaven prof.Hiramatsu'san]

[@rolfts5762]

Many classes-era' (fex, 2016-2018)--.. (,,think they are divided into 3years class-era's? ,,whereby some perhaps goes a little further with longer additional training. DrumMajors and other special functions. Seems they might overlap those 3yrCl-era's) ..--can be observed having their own interesting and beautiful qualities. ,,undersigned first discovered them couple of years ago, and was incredible impressed and very happy to experience them. Fantastic playing and choreography. Today it seems it's the fabulous 19-21 that is active :-)

[@rolfts5762]

And also before those two mentioned classes'era above there is also earlier classes filmed, and can be found on Y.T.. ..Bytheway, they (various Tachibana-members from different era's) also come together and perform additional activities-->Fex, Look up following: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmm2g4GNfbiopa8&start_radio=1&t=0

[@stevewhite1849]

they took the usa by storm and showed all the other bands what could be done when you work hard and have true talent in music

[@user-we6ye3cu9u]

2025Rose parade is tachibana

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[@YYY-by9ko]

courtney💖💖💖 Thank you as always！！ I look every time！！ Niece video Niece smile Niece heart💖💖 Thank you verymuch！！ Best regards from now on！！ from kyoto japan

[@rnrn7758]

I'm sorry for my poor English. Courtney, Thanks for always posting great videos! I want you to watch a Japanese high school marching band . Their name is "White Shooting Stars" They placed first at National tournament Japan! I love their shows and I want you to know what an amazing band they are. 'Bees alive' is my favorite show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOZZ4SjiLCFsLc

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