Roman Carnival Overture Op. 9 for Five Trombones

[@rivldy]

hello from freeCodeCamp Landing Page Projects here, lol :)

[@andreal.h.9689]

Hello from FreeCodeCamp too!🤣

[@victor.design]

me too, today

[@hasanimrul440]

Hi.

[@DavidtheBlack]

They had the perfect amount of trumpets.

[@bienlpa]

You mean trombones

[@Bowden57]

Nope

[@thevectrexlover]

no he doesn't

[@nathancarpenter8267]

Yes they do, none

[@CortMarshal]

And Flutes

[@ThankYou-bn6bp]

My goodness … how did i just see this? So powerful and so beautiful. God bless trombone and the fantastic trombonists

[@jsaavedr1]

Those trills though! Wow!

[@aselzer77]

This is the most impressive display of ensemble trombone playing I have ever heard. Tone, technique, and musicianship is superb.

[@--Dipanshu--]

freecodcamp 🤘🤘

[@mrbigtbonevissoc]

My God, that's fantastic. I find myself alternating between awe and envy.

[@williamsheridan1549]

Not only one of the best transcriptions I've heard, but the performance is so tasty and appropriate with super dynamics and style.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

As promised, here is the finished product! Watch and listen to the Army Field Band #trombone section play Hector Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, arranged by Sgt. First Class Wesley Ballenger. #berlioz #youtube #lowbrass #usarmy #romancarnival #armystrong #armyvalues NAfME ***** The U.S. Army

[@tycheent]

That has got to be the most amazing arrangement of the Roman Carnival Overture that I've ever heard. And a challenge to the other military bands (yea, Marines and Air Force, take note).

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks, Craig Eddy! We'll be sure to pass your comment on to the trombone section. Glad you liked the video!

[@ycazfeistr]

God bless the Army Field band trombone section! Absolutely blissful to listen to!

[@lukesnyder6820]

Stunning performance, gentlemen. I can't wait to share this with my own band. The Field Band does excellent work promoting music, and music education to everyone. You represent the very best of our nation.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

That's great to hear! Please share it with your band and anyone one else who would be interested. That is what these resources are for!

[@TheTwoNotes]

Absolutely beautiful. My son is a 42R trombonist and I could not be more proud! Great job guys...and thank you!

[@drake71000]

Came coz this video was in freeCodeCamp project challenge.

[@bandman2757]

BRAVO!!! What an outstanding performance. Cudos to the arranger. Hearing things like this is what make FB so rewarding most of the time. Retired Band Director of 39 years and a rusty trombone player! THANK YOU GENTLEMEN!

[@ndane2]

The best of the best!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks!

[@alanpotter4264]

The fact that this video is still getting youtube time is a testament to their superb musicianship, a fantastic arrangement, and fine video/audio recording. My pride in them comes from a long relationship with The United States Army Field Band as a trombone section member for 25 years. I helped bring the two ranking members into the organization. They and those who followed have grown this section to amazing accomplishments which continue to this day (2021) and I'm sure it will continue.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Hi Alan, it's nice to hear from you! We sure thank you for your service.

[@jessicaeernisse958]

Awesome!!! Trombones! My father plays the trombone as well! Thanks for your services and for sharing your gifts and talents in music! It is my therapy and passion!

[@GaryBricaultLive]

What an insane arrangement and so well done!!! I have arranged it for large saxophone ensemble and know how complex this piece is. BRAVO to you all.

[@basstrom7925]

Nine minutes of bliss! Trombones and Berlioz, I feel as though I've died and gone to heaven. These guys make it look so easy, no melodramatics, just really good sound. I like the mellow bass trombone particularly (but then I would!). Very good arrangement. Well done you guys!

[@joelwilliams1531]

This is simply the most beautiful piece of music I have heard played on a brass instrument.

[@RichardGreen422]

I think that the works is amazing! The players' plastic rhythm and dynamic control make this a real treat. Old Louis-Hector would have really enjoyed this!

[@chilaalacayo4419]

Honor to whom honor is due! Many congratulations and lots of applause. God bless you all

[@JamesFogal]

Amazing!!! Please post more trombone ensemble pieces.

[@jtimmy6]

Now THAT is ensemble playing. Wow.

[@HeaveeBee]

Nice

[@brettkelly7697]

Amazing performance! Definitely a favorite! Bravo!!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks!

[@pauladwyer6236]

Excellent!!!! WHAT a PLEASURE!! What a DELIGHT! Thank you SO MUCH for honing your craft over the years, and for sharing it!! Thank you for posting!! ...from Minnesota, Dec 21, 2014

[@pete1729]

Such artistry! Such virtuousity!

[@maciekleoniak4736]

God bless FCC for discover this pretty opera!

[@norsetitan5776]

I think the Trombone is the best brass instrument by far (no offence to any other brass instrument). But it is the only instrument that is very similar to the human voice; It can hit highs, lows, and glissando, and just sound beautiful. It is the most versatile and the most sexy.

[@miklomartinez8188]

That's not true, the euphonium is actually the closest to the human voice. Trombone is second.

[@norsetitan5776]

Miklo Martinez Well, isn't it a matter of opinion?

[@miklomartinez8188]

Norse Titan No, it's true. You can have an opinion, I agree with you that trombones have a beautiful sound. But euphonium is closer to the human voice because it can replicate more of the lower pitches of the human voice

[@norsetitan5776]

Miklo Martinez I can hit lower notes on my tenor trombone than anyone I know can sing or speak

[@miklomartinez8188]

Look up Tim Storms.

[@thabomoji3921]

That's what I call hard work and dedication...fantastic..

[@paulwl3159]

Exhilarating performance by all and a great arrangement, which keeps most of the original orchestral colour. Thanks for posting !

[@rudytbone]

Simply marvelous!

[@GiancarloLocatelli]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@michaelschuchert154]

Best i Ever Heard of trombone

[@ErnestoComposer]

Such a pristine sound quality, and wonderful tone, and perfect pitch. Amazing

[@railroadman57]

Brilliant Playing perfectly played a delight to listen to well done group .

[@ultramanxk7]

Exceptionally outstanding, I couldn't wait to give this a like!

[@carabinabrowning]

Siete fantastici. Complimenti.

[@soundmedicine3188]

Who here is learning to code? 😁

[@metalvipers]

Me! freecodecamp right? haha

[@mokdekd]

me

[@victor.design]

Hi, learning in 2024

[@danielglowotz928]

Great! A lesson in the art of trombone playing and arranging. Da Capo!

[@lolloPelz]

Absolutely amazing of tonequality and interpretation!!!! Great respect!!!

[@larryalc]

Stumbled on to this...I'm listening for my third time this evening. Wonderful!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Cal Wrest Thank you!

[@robocraft5852]

absolutely beautiful

[@gmanswag1387]

I thought this was absolutely spectacular! I am playing bass trombone in my high school band, I am not too good to be honest, but this is just great. This has to be the best trombone arrangement I have ever heard, if you would give my compliments to them.

[@calgarywino]

This was really fun and an excellent performance and arrangement !

[@ConnorHofius]

A really beautiful piece

[@mlbg10158]

Great playing gentlemen!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks Bill!

[@mhb659221]

A fascinating transcription, brilliantly performed - and perhaps a window into what Berlioz might have created had he turned his attention to chamber music. Thank you for posting this performance.

[@Fabianp217]

I wish my tone quality sounded as good as the first "soloists" amazing tone on all but that one has to be my personal favorite

[@4lokochallenge]

This is awesome. Thank you.

[@mjk0104]

Beautiful stuff guys, so crisp and clean, fantastic :)

[@michaelfellinger5126]

Thank you for your service-to your country and to a delighted audience of trombonists.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thank You!

[@seanmurphy4313]

FANTASTIC... GO ARMY BAND... and all the other service groups.

[@shakirbrown8354]

i look up to these guys i wanna play like this

[@kaylawhitehead25]

This is great i play a trombone in my middle school beginning band i hope to be as good as you guys with a lot of practice

[@ArmyFieldBand]

kayla whitehead Keep at it!

[@kaylawhitehead25]

thank you!! :)

[@brookeamm7655]

Same here, they are really great. I play first trombone in jazz band and 7th grade concert band at my school.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

That's excellent, WildernessCraft! Keep practicing and we hope to see you at one of our concerts one day!

[@saramartinez9138]

This so beautiful 😍. I ain’t going to lie man, I’m for real.

[@sbent518]

WOW this is so beautiful! I'm just learning trombone after being a sax player for 14 years, this is remarkably inspiring!

[@IMcloudylegend]

It’s really astonishing.

[@coolhandluke4098]

Back in 1986 I met a gentleman who was 94 years old and a professional musician. He played what seemed like every instrument and all very well. As we ended our two hour chat I inquired what was his favorite piece. He responded, "Roman Carnival". That stuck with me this many years. An excellent performance hear. I'm sure I will be back many more times.

[@jtock133]

Truly beautiful!!

[@ZuzuOnFire]

Really wish I was this good at trombone...

[@carlenger9707]

ZuzuFire108 You can be!

[@Thomas666662]

Superbe! Félicitations c'est magnifique!

[@yeongiwon4760]

Bravo! So nice! I want to hear more like this clasical arrangement musics. Please play more like the Canadian Brass. This trombone quinte is so amazing.

[@lucatripodi2129]

Clap clap clap clap...really impressive! Ciao dall’Italia ! At least Russo and Sturniolo has two Italian surnames...we miss you ;-)

[@kaibis3933]

Wow I love slidey trumpets!

[@meppy5585]

Cool, good job!

[@FirstClassVO]

Nicely done, gents!

[@matthewsullivan6716]

absolutely outstanding! As good a section as there is in this country.

[@marysmith9109]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks for watching!

[@SOBIESKI_freedom]

Bravo! 😀

[@MrPatsDad]

Outstanding!

[@kevbassoon]

Bravi, tutti!!!

[@davidarcher4865]

Totally brilliant

[@bobgilbert7362]

Wonderful musicians!

[@strangrantin1777]

I love it

[@brucekuehn4031]

Watched this for the first time today - absolutely superb! I hope you have been continuing to achieve excellence. I have been seeing some great videos from the Dutch so I don't want there to be a "trombone gap" with Holland!

[@josiahanderson9774]

Wow amazing!

[@nessuno1948]

From Italy: Molto bravi! Il carnivale romano beautifylly executed. Di nuovo bravi!

[@DelicitaBOOO]

No words to describe it, Wow

[@marquitareef2673]

wow, Sergeant First Class Carmen Russo sounds amazing :)

[@kaylacastro6985]

Amazing!

[@braydennorwood6267]

An amazing classical feat of pure brassy trombones

[@braydennorwood6267]

As a trombonist, I am jealous of your skills! 😊

[@robbutcher9503]

Brilliant.

[@FatherKenobie]

Need more of these trombone ensemble recordings!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Check out this playlist of ours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXjKhn5oqJKmp6M

[@robertolima-gq7nl]

alto nível, parabéns. fantástico.

[@damionhughes4364]

very good tuning and tone

[@popeyepaul1jazzy543]

I threw my trombone in the river years ago how I wish I could play like this

[@147akr]

I hope that one day I well be able to play in an ensemble like this. That was amazing. :)

[@juttatschauner9644]

beautiful

[@pduranize]

excelente orquestacion

[@zemog9715]

GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM

[@damionhughes4364]

love it

[@brynnawhitney4823]

Love this I'm a ex-trombonest I now play Bass clarinet in middle school band in Iowa.

[@drake71000]

freecodecamp anyone 🙋‍♂️

[@johnravenor998]

Amazing sound and playing guys 👍

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thank you!

[@clarsibx4555]

Bravo !

[@elkartian]

Kinnell that was some impressive boning guys... Well done

[@clusterguard]

BRAVOOO!!!!

[@allanbrucekirk1842]

Hector B. would have loved to have had a trombone section like this to score for. Well arranged for a classy trombone ensemble by Sergeant Ballenger and the playing is well nigh perfect.

[@victorwilliams8978]

Who's here from freecodecamp :)