Oklahoma State | J.S. Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Oklahoma State University, the winner in the Getzen Trumpet Small Trumpet Ensemble Division performs the J.S. Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor at the 2015 National Trumpet Competition at Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 21, 2015.

[@NationalTrumpetComp]

What's up, 2024 gang? Who's still watching?

[@user-dg3cf3oq9n]

hi trumpet daddy

[@bend3838]

I am

[@derektung1670]

@@user-dg3cf3oq9n crazy bro

[@smartladylr]

I am from France !

[@andrastrager4138]

I'm watching again and again this beautiful production. I really love it. (Hungary)

[@tonybarnard8071]

As a professional musician let me say with admiration that this one of the finest musical performances I have ever seen and heard online. Remarkable.

[@margaretwest1289]

October 2023

[@gottfriedheumesser1994]

For me, the bass is missing. No one plays the 'pedal'. But the rest is astonishing.

[@ericc4086]

I’m watching and listening here in spring 2024, one day beyond the ninth anniversary of this amazing performance . Would love to know what these promising musicians are up to today. Anyone else here in 2024?

[@mariamacedo1238]

Oh! Yes! I'm listening now! Perfect!

[@johnwalker3534]

It’s 2023 and this is the first time hearing this. All I can say is: “WOW!”

[@scottskinner4519]

This is my first time seeing this also and I totally agree WOW AND WOW they are exceptional

[@samkallberg2283]

Yes!!!

[@admiralcapn]

The way they pass the melody between them with no change in timbre is exceptional!

[@nicholashewett979]

That's something I noticed, too. The group is very well matched and obviously practiced together quite a bit.

[@willwyatt7023]

Same. I kept wondering: "OK, who's playing now?"

[@alexandrestocchetti-zn8nf]

​@@willwyatt7023ha ha moi aussi. Archi dur.

[@uncbadguy]

EVERYBODY gets a solo.......

[@davidrobinson7112]

Absolutely a truly professional performance.

[@MSGrantMusic]

So... Who's still watching this masterpiece in 2023? I sure am.

[@trumpet_ivan]

I am too

[@user-hp2nq7ph2t]

Чудесно!!!!!

[@claybauer9535]

I am for the 3rd time!

[@paulinhocorrea8705]

Watching again and again !

[@mablepost8331]

Yes!!!! Beautiful!!

[@hopefullylost4012]

Absolutely superb. Anyone who knows how hard to do note control of wind instruments knows. I never imagined this Bach masterpiece would be possibly performed by trumpets. Weldone!

[@ElsonElizaga1]

It’s October 20, 2023 and I’m listening. They are flawless. Thank you for sharing this music.

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

I'm here on Oct. 23, 2023, and I agree, they are magnificent.

[@tonybarnard8071]

I can't stop watching this extraordinary performance. I sadly assume that these kids upon graduation went their separate ways, but at least they will have a videotape to remember forever.

[@dickdebruijn6659]

It's now almost 2023 and still this is exceptionally beautiful, timeless. What wonderful musicians

[@jaynetomei5955]

Awwweeeesssommme

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

They turned around to imitate the reduction of sound as a result of closing the swell box of an organ where certain pipes are housed. Genius

[@ChurchTrombonist]

Such a cool technique! As a trombonist for over 20 years, a trumpet player for one (beginning band in HS to improve on trombone) and an organ enthusiast I APPROVE! This was beautiful!

[@mkshffr4936]

Or perhaps to simulate playing that part on the Ruckpositive. Either way extremely clever.

[@user-yt5du3vk9f]

Я из России! Впервые слышу этот ансамбль духовых! Сложнейшее произведение для органа! Восхищена этими ребята! Безупречно! Профессионально! Чувство стиля на высочайшем уровне! Браво!!! 👏👏👏🔥

[@user-di9un6iz9r]

Слушаю , апрель 2024 года . Восхищена !

[@Catssonova]

I love it when they just tickle your ears with a perfectly tuned chord right at the start. Non-trumpet players don't know how hard that can be

[@mariasvetnenco913]

Как великолепно, виртуозно сыграно! Спасибо за этот шедевр и прекрасное начало дня! А организаторам канала безграничная благодарность и удачи!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ShirleyFraserTX]

It’s almost 2023 and I’m listening…. Stunning.

[@lucialorca8430]

I'm listening too, amazing.

[@xCqmden]

I'm not listening, just a routine to open this video and then close it.

[@JeroVH]

Listening now... vibes all over me... stunning, briljant musicians!!

[@jerryrorstrom-lee]

Me Too!

[@margheritaguazzotti1562]

Most likely to all listening

[@laurentaylor9623]

Wow, I’m listening to this 6 years later. They did so good..😭

[@ericolens3]

*well They did well

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

@@ericolens3 Good and well. Well and good. Excellent and superb. Pretty nice. 🤣

[@birdylove24]

@@DennisJohnsonDrummer "We got both kinds, we got country AND western!" 😎😁

[@johnpeters9846]

Awesome

[@markpowers417]

I'm a trumpet player (USAF Band), but did my senior recital on organ (don't ask). I played this piece on my recital. As a player of both instruments this is nothing short of amazing!!

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@@Trumpet333srh333 bro

[@tesmith47]

Check the tuba version

[@pedrorico1013]

Recuerdo cuando mi padre me llevaba con el a los conciertos con diez años en la ciudad de Palencia en Castilla la nueva España. Mi padre era el musico por aficion y me llevaba con

[@katlover4442]

Thank you for your service!!! I’m a veteran of the US Army Bands, always wonderful to meet another US Military Band musician!!!

[@Azishome]

The tonguing is razor sharp. Congratulations, Cowboys.

[@billnyethenazispy7431]

Jim Porter no it isn’t

[@thepathps.2716]

,,,and cowgirl. LOL 🤠👍🇺🇸

[@harryvandam2283]

@@billnyethenazispy7431 50th

[@johnduhamel3065]

This is just stunning! Such a difficult piece to play, but they blend together so well and to do it all from memory is just incredible.

[@chrisdilley1342]

What an awesome rendition of one of my favorite pieces.

[@dougoverhoff7568]

I was going to comment that they have no music, it's played from mermory!

[@t-bonebigears]

Young brains.

[@judithcampbell7861]

Still going strong in 2023. Simply stunning!

[@marcodanzo5481]

Grandiosa interpretazione!!!!!!!! Complimenti vivissimi!!!!! Davvero originale e assolutamente emozionante!!!! Tutta la mia stima!!!!!!!!!

[@songcoyote7116]

I Bach's Toccata and Fugue. I would never have imagined a version with that would move me, yet here it is. Stunningly beautiful.

[@nowkentapplegate5315]

Bach's polyphony was so exquisitely clear. Each voice was distnct and balanced, the interpretation dramatic and astute.

[@composer1663]

As an organist (and trumpet player), I have played this on the organ for over 20 years. I am super impressed by the trumpet performance. My compliments to these wonderful young musicians. I was delighted to see the young woman. My daughter and grandddaughter are accomplished trumpet players.

[@TheEman1298]

I would have just passed out half way through the performance, they have incredible chops.

[@JuanRojasfallout4]

TheEman1298 all you need is practice and for long periods

[@benmorgan9792]

Playing in College for 4 years helps too cause you have to either play for a professor everyday or/and practice

[@barrysimmons5489]

@@JuanRojasfallout4 that's all huh...? (-:

[@tomjoad1363]

@@barrysimmons5489 YEs that's amazing what hard work can do.

[@josephkim6296]

Wonderful

[@kanabapuka]

November 2022, thanks for uploading.

[@curiousgeorge1940]

Seven years old ... must be the 10th time I've watched this video. Never loses the magic.

[@elizabethkraemer356]

One of the greatest pieces from Johann Sebastian Bach, musically challenging piece to play, they performed awesomely with the chops can’t believe the performance delivered by the university student musicians 🎊 Excellent!

[@user-vz8vp7hf7o]

Молодые музыканты ! Бис ! Браво ! Необычное исполнение на этих музыкальных инструментах ! Здорово ! Великолепно !

[@richardbaumeister466]

The memorization alone is very impressive

[@ross9263]

Richard Baumeister nahhh i play the piano and when you practice long peices eventually its muscle memory you dont really think about what your playing you just play it comes from LOTS of practice

[@the_guy9946]

If you dont have at least like 80% of the song memorized you arent practicing enough.

[@Trumpophone7]

Samuel Mendoza If u don’t have 100% memorized then ur not practicing enough I’ve practiced around 5000 hrs and I have memorized a total of like 100 pieces

[@Zombie81212]

just wait until you see a marching band

[@jonweinraub]

As a trumpet player I’ve always love brass versions of songs and huge fan of the Canadian Brass version. But holy cow this is brilliant. These young adults should be very proud of this accomplishments!

[@captcrunch7304]

Absolutely brilliant J.S Bach is listening to this in the spirit world and is smiling. It does not get much better than this!

[@sikecme]

Love it in 2023

[@trainliker100]

That was a very, very crisp and accurate performance. Superb tone. The piccolo was some of the purest natural tone I've heard from anybody.

[@Geoplanetjane]

Piccolo??? I did not see or hear one.

[@trainliker100]

@@Geoplanetjane One was playing a "piccolo trumpet". Although they exist in different keys, they generally play one octave higher than a typical trumpet. For short, it is called a "piccolo."

[@Last_Survivor593]

I'm admiring the center flugel's tone, it's so warm and rich that it sounds just like a french horn

[@inspiration_5877]

Tonguing sharper than my friend when he forgot to tune his trumpet

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[@Noneofyourbyisness]

@@ayah3223 Nonsense. There are slides installed for tuning.

[@milkparker4479]

Ayah Kline no youre wrong. you tune it roughly when you start and youre constantly tuning as the the instrument changes temperature

[@milkparker4479]

​@@ayah3223​im genuinely curious about what trumpet you have, I might learn something.

[@milkparker4479]

Ayah Kline all the ones i see on google images 100% have a main tuning slide so idk what youre talking about. maybe you arent advanced enough for them to talk about tuning with you yet?

[@VickieEdmondson]

I was in Band for 7 Years. Marching and Concert. I started in the 6th grade on the Cornet, then in the 9th grade changed to the French Horn. What they have accomplished is Amazing. Many, many hours of rehearsals as a group and by themselves. Bravo!!

[@marktrunnell7988]

Masters of their art, and well beyond their years. What discipline.

[@reecewilshire7045]

I've got to say, that was incredible, and to think their chops lasted the whole performance! Wow, that blows my mind. Beautiful tone, beautiful musicality, and an absolutely amazing job!

[@theimp5901]

Watch James Morrison Tutorials if you can't get to some real teachers regarding endurance.

[@stefanocoppola5779]

I think 14 organists have watched this video

[@TripleMMM1231]

15 if you count me...

[@1trekkiecougar]

Make that 16

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225 and counting as of 12/30/2019.

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285

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293. 2/23/2020

[@Spyderredtoo]

I still remember the first time I heard the Toccata and Fugue played by E. Powers Biggs on a period pipe organ. When I saw they were going to attempt this version, I never expected it to be so good. The timbre, volume control, tone, Bach would be pleased. A fine and clever arrangement, exceptional performance by so very young musicians. Altogether, the Great Master is smiling.

[@joannspear6777]

Bach & performance like this is such a treat! What time & effort these musicians devoted to mastery! 😮

[@sethledbetter1689]

The one on the far left is my director and he is an amazing player 😮😮

[@goldcrayon21]

The guy on the right has the better tone

[@MH-iv7tk]

@@rayid2003 its a C trumpet not Bb

[@brocksimpson4492]

Seth do you see what you caused? Stoopid ginger, jk love you😂

[@Noneofyourbyisness]

@@rayid2003 no need for name calling. Just talk brother. And you're wrong about the horn type at that . Lol

[@SchlagsaiteWeltmusik]

Unbelievable! The sound, the arrangement, the whole perfomance is wonderful!

[@robertshelton668]

It is 2022...this is outstanding! Just excellent!!

[@garywatson2964]

What a wonderful performance! It is great that a music group from my alma mater, O.S.U., has received this recognition. I graduated from O.S.U. in 1963 with a B.S. in electrical engineering after attending with a 4 year MUSIC scholarship. The music program was wonderful way back then. I was first chair trombone in the Symphonic Band, first chair baritone horn (euphonium) in the Concert Band, bass trombonist, and bass trumpet in the orchestra, although I was the only non-music major in those groups. Dr. Hiram Henry was the Conductor, and a great personal friend. I did not attend the 50 year anniversary of my class, as I have since received an M.S. in electrical engineering from U.S.C. an M.D from U.C. Davis, and an internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Stanford. So, my time at O.S.U. seemed so far away. I hope to attend my class 60 year anniversary in 2023. My years at O.S.U. were wonderful years, although I was dirt poor.

[@malthuswasright]

Apart from anything else the tone matching between the players is extraordinarily good. Phenomenal playing. Wish I'd been that good at that age. Or ever.

[@donbader6547]

Or at any age

[@robertdupre9794]

Same

[@malacca1951]

JS Bach would surely have loved this performance. And if it's good enough for Johann Sebastian then it's good enough for anyone! An incredible performance and interpretation. Thanks!

[@Lambert7785]

an incredible arrangement - and an excellent performance :)

[@robertjohnson-taylor100]

Shear joy to listen to. Brilliant. [2022]

[@tylerknowlton]

Very musical interpretation and beautiful tone from the lot of you. Congratulations. I would think this would rival any school of music anywhere. You must have an incredible program there.

[@Trumpophone7]

Tyler Knowlton I’ve been to this competition twice and the groups r all always very good but ya oklahoma state always does well

[@hectorfabiocastillo7900]

Í

[@dianawolf6875]

More than technique goin on!

[@EarlLedden]

Impeccable balance and played as one instrument. Truly moving.

[@gillianarmstrong955]

It is now 2024, and it is still enjoyable to watch and listen to.

[@timothylaws1698]

Wonderful. Listened to this Oct. 25. 2023

[@langerly]

As an organist and lead trumpet in my school band, this performance particularly speaks to me by combining beautiful Bach organ repertoire with the magnificent trumpet sound. It's simply Beautiful!

[@EdmundTrujillo]

That was the best 7 minutes 30 seconds that I’ve spent in a long time. Bravo!

[@Iceland874]

My favorite organ work and this is wonderful! Bravo to the ensemble!

[@anthonyfranklin7675]

Heard this played on the organ in Chartres Cathedral, France - breath taking - I wonder how this ensemble would sound in such a fabulous building ?? Pretty fantastic !!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The diversity of Bachs‘ music is astounding and inspiring

[@Spyderredtoo]

So well done! Composed to preserve the effect of Bach’s masterpiece within th,e constraints of the instruments. Great wor, I think the Master would be pleased.

[@DIYerGuy]

I had lost some of my enthusiasm for the D Minor Toccata & Fugue; You hear it so much; But this performance has changed my feelings. Amazing! Let's hear more Bach from this talented group!

[@kwiktips]

2023 - still amazing. It would be a great if there were a "where are they now?" follow up video.

[@Jakob_Nistler]

When I here such Trumpet sound i cant understand how i could stop playing and sell my trumpet... :/

[@mattharris2691]

Jakob Nistler hear

[@trainliker100]

The usual phrase is "I want to throw my instrument into the lake". Don't. Use such examples as motivation. Every one of them was at one time playing at whatever level you are at now. Keep at it. Every one of those players has had problem areas with embouchure or breath control or tonguing or tonality or range or something, and solved them. So keep solving your issues as they come up. Perform in public every chance you get. Once you have mastered something, move on to a greater challenge. Sometimes we fall back and, over and over, play things we can play well and are comfortable with. Spend time with things you think are beyond you. And pretty soon, you may surprise yourself and master them. Then move on to something still more difficult. Also, ability doesn't always increase in a straight line. Sometimes there are setbacks. I think that's normal. Keep going.

[@BenAtTheTube]

@@trainliker100 This was a beautiful performance. I cannot learn to play trumpet like that, ever. It requires certain shape of teeth and other features that I do not have. So I bought a tenor sax and joined my church orchestra, much easier to play for me and I enjoy playing it but am not any professional. Just practice and effort will not make everyone a great musician, but most people can probably learn to play well enough for their own enjoyment if they get the right instrument.

[@Derby12hat]

I feel for your loss! Years ago, my youngest daughter found my 1936 Conn with a tiny ball peen hammer and changed the music forever. I still have it hoping to recondition it but illness caused a loss of some teeth. I suppose I can still try to play, so I switched to the violin in my fifties that I self-taught. Oddly enough left brain and right brain and left & right hand occasionally make me try an open string note for an open valve note that sounds so much different. Either one still warms me inside! While I did buy another cornet, my granddaughter got to play it in her school band to bring me many wonderful memories and thoughts of playing again! If you don't have an instrument now, get yourself one and take the challenge!

[@phyllisfeken3491]

Jakob Nistler h

[@lesliemersch3043]

dude. That is awesome. Every part of that ensemble was incredible.

[@ilkkaheikkila1973]

Summer evening in Finland 2023. Absolutely fabulous both music and weather...

[@patriciaeddy7629]

Wow! I love trumpets. Really sounds beautiful and so professional.

[@susanmcbrayer4721]

You are all a tribute to your school and teachers. Bravo! Beautiful, soulful ensemble playing!

[@HerDeviousness]

Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen online. Bravo!

[@thejman7399]

Incredible performance, the talent level and obvious countless hours of work that went into this is truly awe inspiring!

[@lfhaneman]

Still listening in Nov 2022. You all are amazing. Thank you for this gift of song. Go Pokes!

[@nickwerstler5512]

This is my favorite performance by Oklahoma State, absolutely amazing.

[@tpgeraghty]

I've seldom ever heard such a unique and thrilling performance of this piece. Bravo - so creative.

[@billrey8221]

Awesome! I listen to this once a week when I feel down and it brings me right back up. Thanks!!

[@jvargas454]

Seen this a few times now. I am still floored, Incredible.

[@hillock10]

I studied with Reynold Shilke, 1st trumpeter of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I will vouch for him in saying that this is the way the trumpet should be played.

[@jacobproctortrumpet7850]

Saw these guys yesterday at my school and they did a awesome performance.

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

I am here in 2022. Wonderful performance.

[@matthewamori7801]

Absolutely incredible stuff!!!

[@alexandernolin3833]

This so amazing. They perform like an organ, literary like an organ. Standing ovations! So f*cking great!

[@euphplayer6941]

So, you were impressed, did you have to drop the camouflaged “f” bomb to show your appreciation?

[@BuzzVenturion]

@@euphplayer6941 Rather Karenish of you, don't you think, to scold over such a minor, or rather, miniscule, non-issue? Somewhat as this comment itself is, lol.

[@Riel_Rami]

This is the most amazing Trumpet playing skills I have ever seen.

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

Fantastic!

[@richwilliams2098]

most fantastic playing I have heard in a very long time.

[@derekjarman5156]

Simply amazing, let’s hope they are all still playing.

[@JMaxwell1000]

Love it! I never thought I would like the sound of a trumpet, but this does it! Brilliant!

[@dhurban]

Outstanding in every way. Thank you!

[@Usefulmusic]

Record a million copies and send them into space to show what humans are capable of. An arrangement and performance of genius, worthy of the genius who wrote the original.

[@jaredburrell6370]

In alien this piece means "We will destroy you."

[@kylezaruba9497]

Watch the dude on the far rights face at 0:58 until the camera changes. Looks like he _really_ enjoys the music.

[@maxthompson3739]

He was a student band director at my junior high last year lol

[@PhoenixMorris]

He's my band director lol

[@maxthompson3739]

Phoenix Morris does he give your trumpets tips? He gave the trumpets at my jr high tips like slur it and use your mouthpiece then play into the instrument

[@PhoenixMorris]

@@maxthompson3739 Yes , he is really helpful to everybody

[@kathydowning3141]

12/25/23. I keep coming back, grateful every time KZbin tosses it to me!

[@1trekkiecougar]

That was absolutely amazing!

[@throwingpotsandpans]

Turning to the rear to change the sound quality was friggin' brilliant.

[@theimp5901]

Super arranging ! Wonderfully executed ! Execution is a kind way of saying they killed it !!!! Bravo !

[@georgeboeck1298]

I would like to know the names of the players.

[@francksoler9968]

To.ut Toutub jazz blues

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

@@georgeboeck1298 news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2015/osu-trumpet-ensemble-wins-second-straight-national-competition.html Thanks for asking.

[@djcormier134]

@@DanieltheTruebadour Thanks for the article. Truly impressed - you all really let the music take me away, so beautiful.

[@igotthchop]

awesome everything! so so clean & inspiring! 5 very talented people! thank you!

[@rosspayne2235]

So much talent this was wonderful to watch

[@LostInEurope01]

Very, very nice! My congratulations and admiration for such a good performance.

[@ohiomatch]

Brilliant!! Awesome technique. What a pleasure to listen to repeatedly!

[@APRIL2862]

Great memories, flawless piece!

[@omartodologo6227]

It was simply awesome! Congratulations to all of you. Keep up the great work.

[@bh5606]

Hope they got a standing ovation and performed an encore!!

[@raffitorossian6432]

an excellent job....bravo...i like it so much.....!

[@lylestavast7652]

Marvelous !

[@irwinphillips5401]

This performance was absolutely fantastic! It's also makes a remarkable case for how awesome an organ is!

[@rickowenkennedy]

Thank You for posting. I would buy a recording of this immediately. I Love this. Trumpets alone in harmony have to be one of the most moving sounds I know. The Hall acoustics are marvelous too.