Sleigh Ride - U.S. Navy Band

[@Literallyjolly]

The slapstick part is the most important in the band and everybody wants to do it in my band lol

[@tuckrex2038]

not important

[@Theboss24611]

@@tuckrex2038 it is when you are playing sleigh ride.

[@taynew6408]

Nah fam woodblock is where its at

[@microrat8813]

Tuck_Rex boi what are you talking ‘bout

[@microrat8813]

Tuck_Rex do u even percussion

[@petergriffin680]

This is my first time seeing a calm percussionist.

[@somerandomdude3744]

All I want for Christmas is some calm percussionist

[@yx_sharon458]

Same

[@danielbacon7934]

Wow!

[@williamdusseau5864]

Yes

[@lampscanfly7455]

A percussionist that doesn’t make the entire performance sound like a snare solo for once

[@2005dave]

All you kids who are playing this for your concerts, this is what you want your band to sound like. Any of our service bands are excellent role models for your ensemble.

[@blxoom]

We play like this but at .75 speed

[@rtlthemusician5598]

If only Dan Green wasn't a thing

[@d_kortman]

Field service bands are the best of the best

[@zanderjein]

2005dave I have to play the piccolo for high school band, I'm two years below age....

[@finn7591]

They need sum STRINGS

[@sleepingdragons57]

That horse whinny was unnecessarily perfect

[@Phymacss]

Time stamp pls?

[@Phymacss]

Ok nvm

[@Phymacss]

@Rosemary Phillips thank you!

[@janicet32]

Pretty sure it was played by a trumpet Im a trumpet player and I want to play it lol

[@sleepingdragons57]

@@janicet32 I know, I’m a trumpet player too, that’s why I’m impressed it was so accurate

[@sarahjackson1862]

Guy on the slapstick absolutely killing it 10/10

[@tactical_ghost199]

I mean it’s not that hard to do

[@Websie]

Fun fact it's called a whip :) But ye it sounds good

[@Eli-pt9ft]

@@tactical_ghost199 you missed the joke

[@user-yj7cu5sk2w]

@@tactical_ghost199 joke lol

[@bonkvalid]

@@Eli-pt9ftp

[@nickr9505]

I love how they zoom in on the whip, cause they know that's what makes or breaks the song.

[@littleG69420]

You mean the slapstick? You could have said anything else besides a whip

[@saltsalter]

@@littleG69420it sound like whip

[@thomaslgrice]

@@littleG69420 In the two printings that I have it is referred to as a "whip crack".

[@Elloliott]

@@saltsalter therefore it is a whip, apparently???

[@bad-gi9dq]

@@Elloliott not that deep

[@emilyislate]

It bothers me how calm this band is, especially with the jazzy bit with the brass. I don't know if it was just my band but the whole brass and percussion section would become pure crackheads. God I miss band

[@usefulpineapple4538]

Nah your not alone, the entire brass section and the Saxes in my band are on something.

[@ryleighshearer84]

i mean this is a navy band, i think they are supposed to be more calm and professional

[@evaneiscool]

ikr, the Army field band looks a lot happier compared to the navy

[@bluejay9638]

Well they are grown adults....and the army ☠️

[@bederbederp]

me realizing i only have 2 more marching seasons: (crying)

[@pearspeedruns]

Can't we get one smile from the gentleman playing slapstick?

[@jwaj]

No, they’re in the navy. Smiles aren’t allowed

[@balk_U1]

he was holding one back at the end, i'm sure he wanted to

[@sesaarinen]

Seems a bit racist that the only black guy there is given some sticks to slap lol...

[@thehighground661]

@@sesaarinen what do you mean? Everyone in the universe who has or is going to play this song aspires to be the slapstick player

[@sesaarinen]

@@thehighground661 Could be yes. What that was? Mainly a joke.

[@tsibdatixpayac9594]

1:43 with the swing is my favorite part. I'd love to see a jazz arrangement of this.

[@suppohkram]

Perseus same! It really gets **festive** there

[@teodorwenno8547]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSwpJKqapadg5Y very jazz.

[@jodishu423]

Perseus our band plays the end that way it’s so funnn

[@jazzbeau507]

Yes that is a great part of the rendition.

[@procrastinator547]

That was always my favorite part in band being a trumpet player. I also got to do the horse whinny at the end

[@ezraseelaus]

1:06 1:10 1:22 1:26 2:07 2:42

[@blxoom]

When you high five someone too hard

[@cargoshorts731]

R.I.P. that fly

[@kokonuts5245]

Slap stick is hands down the best percussion instrument lmao

[@shadowcowmooo7415]

Thanks

[@huntergray5201]

O N E S M A C K Y B O I

[@donnieaidibi105]

We watched this in band class and let’s just say if our clarinets actually sounded decent like that I will be the happiest person ever

[@super20dan]

ever try to play the clarinet part? its brutal

[@dingleshart5166]

@@super20danchanging low to high notes make my brain shrivel up

[@kleiner6409]

Of course right after October this is in my recommended

[@clayton3590]

Hol up

[@crabrungaming9616]

Ah shit

[@iwaffle727]

y e a h

[@leaf7392]

Oh same, but during October

[@danimal41014]

Yea except it’s October and I have 1 week of marching left

[@RambunctiousVA]

They play while leaning back in their chairs?

[@isabelfernandes6881]

Ajax Bleach believe it or not, it's actually better to play with your back against the chair. You get more support that way.

[@elizabethclarence3817]

my thoughts exactly

[@aevmm]

I have to play it upright and sit at the edge of my chair lol

[@alexhowell2]

thats what i was thinking

[@rosepetals9402]

BRO, I was taught the opposite!

[@charliem.550]

This is about the cleanest, up-tempo renditions of Sleigh Ride I've ever heard...the articulation even in the low brass and woodwinds is just outstanding!

[@zorrow_]

so just everyone but trumpet lol

[@willsfailsfails7127]

When you can actually hear the clarinets

[@laurenspring1628]

@Celery Roo when you can't hear the trumpets play the melody bc the woodwinds are too loud

[@jeremysolomon2686]

@@laurenspring1628 when is that ever a thing?

[@laurenspring1628]

@@jeremysolomon2686 it's never a thing; I was joking

[@ItsMe-ic5oc]

Dunno man, in my band the woodwinds dont overplay the brass, but you can definetely hear them. especially clarinets & piccolo

[@reggiesmemestash5773]

The clarinets have the melody most of the time which sucks bc i have first clarinet on this song and it is so hard

[@laurenmiller3863]

We play the same exact version in my high school band!

[@kathleenc9027]

+Lauren Miller Same doing the exact same song but I'm in 6th grade advanced band

[@nicechew]

same same

[@tramonellis9009]

Lauren Miller Samee boo

[@alainamiller2641]

Literally every band does this song.

[@thepuregamer6731]

Hey at least you aren't like those annoying ass people that say that they're in middle School and play this arrangement. Even though have of them are just being annoying

[@UsherCoolboySWFilms]

The piccolo and the flutes blend very well in this video. They’re in tune and they sound like one instrument. Like if you play flute or piccolo!

[@Borderlands2lova]

UsherCoolboy SWFilms that’s how it should sound 🤔😆 I practice w/ tuner so I don’t have a problem blending with the Flutes.

[@trombonearrangements6100]

yeh I don't play piccolo or flute, but i noticed that too and thought it sounded wonderful

[@sarah.airsofts]

Yeah it sounded great. I play flute and piccolo and at my school flutes are always so outta tune. I cringe

[@cece5502]

UsherCoolboy SWFilms Flutist here

[@summerknight4892]

UsherCoolboy SWFilms flute

[@Laxphe]

The way the woodwinds moved out the way for the low brass and low woodwinds at 1:32 gave me literal goosebumps

[@robertgarzajr9795]

Honestly the tempo they’re going is just right, it’s too perfect it’s not too slow and not too fast some high schools be playing this piece super fast but doesn’t sound good

[@evangillespie3267]

This song is really hard I know this version I played it last year in high school and we did not go this fast it is hard at a slow tempo.

[@cameronventiquattro4256]

When my high school played this piece we went a little quicker each time the melody was played until the last time the melody was played then back to piece tempo it somehow worked out

[@log6506]

we are playing this piece for my school and i have the horse whinny it so much fun to play

[@2002goblue22]

Me too lol

[@gameingwithmikeyb3715]

We are doing this at my school to

[@theodorespiegel3435]

same lol

[@stephen7760]

What instrument does the whinny

[@rytacomoto739]

At my school it's the trumpet

[@Isa-oe1kq]

theres only 3 insturments you need for this song: solo trumpet for the horse whinny trombone slapstick

[@coincollectingwitherik]

Clarinet too they have to work really hard

[@kamereich]

@@coincollectingwitherik as someone playing 1st clarinet for this, id have to agree

[@Hello-gx6jd]

@@coincollectingwitherik THANK YOU

[@weirdestgirl1998]

Clarinet too...

[@dciaudio]

And, of course, the sleigh bells

[@devincalderon4919]

The bass trombone is everything

[@LordMaliscence]

This band is inhumanly good.

[@gabriella7803]

imagine being this in tune, cant relate

[@rodolfoornelas6022]

1:07 When you see that bitch ass mosquito

[@blxoom]

Rodolfo ornelas lmao

[@nmxterra]

Haha!

[@paytonl3485]

Rodolfo ornelas lol

[@steakfries__]

this would be the song if there was a christmas level in mariokart

[@jacintarobar8244]

megino._ omg yes😂😂

[@ariark56]

Especially at 1.5 speed

[@aemiliacarolphonetube9749]

I wish the same

[@nigelfortes1370]

BAHHHHAHAHAHAHA- LMFAOOOOOWBDHEJDJWIEOOFFIHGHHEEHSU

[@rachelmunoz731]

Ariana TRUE

[@carwashslayer4235]

0:45 favorite part

[@Isaac_G64]

1:43 is my FAVORITE PART

[@teaneck_]

That horse was beautiful.

[@timtheguy82]

This has always been one of my favorite band arrangements. As of right now, we're playing this for a winter concert in December for our high school concert band. I believe it's very well arranged and combined with the tone from highly experienced navy band makes it sound even better!

[@justintruong6346]

I love how the percussion section run around for a few seconds at the beginning

[@GothelGrigore]

Everyone in the band is so calm and the instruments are played so nice and level

[@therealdrewherter]

The 59 people who have disliked this either have no band experience or no appreciation for music

[@Robin-gt2ju]

If you start asking if they are liberals or conservatives you will be surprised that the majority of those dislikes are...

[@Reinhard_G.1965]

… but maybe they stumbled into this Video accidentally and thought „Well, why not leave a ,thumb down‘, when I‘m here already…“ 🙂

[@annyestrada8989]

Yes

[@the1andonlyducky850]

here when youtube removed dislikes

[@Kaellub43]

Shoutout to the two tubas supporting an entire band and still sounding amazing

[@22goonsquad11]

We're playing this song for our Christmas concert along with 3 other songs

[@HDDude1981]

I love that smooth reedy sound of the clarinets in unison.

[@samlooney6023]

so um, basically playing 1st clarinet on this is a nightmare

[@muriellejensen2892]

May I second this.

[@ItsMe-ic5oc]

Not a clarinetist but I have a weird urge to third this

[@andrewtichich4205]

can confirm the nightmare is real

[@shototodoroki4044]

As someone who was the only one playing 1st clarinet in my band for this song, I can fifth this ✋😔

[@bennyrosenberg1552]

May I definitely sixth this

[@creamsneakers8562]

Only the clarinets sounded this good when we played this freshman year lol.(am flute)They truly are god tier.😂

[@asroaming9412]

When my band played this in highschool, the trombone section, my section, convinced our band director do conduct the whip by doing the whip. I'm glad our band was really good, because we were all trying our hardest to play and not laugh at the fact we got a 60 year old guy to whip during a concert. Good times

[@Cinna_buns8826]

Their band sounds so polite I love it

[@HyunjinnieFerret]

The entirety of our Highschool intermediate percussion ensemble is the whip and it’s wonderful

[@michaelblomenkamp9761]

Putting me in the Christmas Spirit Navy Band! :) Never to early for Christmas and besides I could list to the band play this years round!

[@rickyquinteros7100]

It’s not even Christmas but I’m feeling the Christmas spirit

[@whywasthismywholeassname]

I played this song every year since 6th grade to high school...r.i.p clarinet gang

[@jazzbeau507]

Fantastic arrangement and performance of this timeless piece; Thank you U.S. Navy Band and Thank you Leroy Anderson.

[@MusuemBucket]

By far the best rendition of this song imo. The clarinets sound clear, the tempo is fast, the horse whinny was perfect, everything sounds amazing. The only mild complaint I have is that it doesn’t that full, it’s still fine though

[@angelanitsche9436]

Love this so much! It's priceless and gotta become part of my holiday traditions now, like watching "A Christmas Story" and "Charlie Brown Christmas."

[@Techn9cian123]

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Christmas Vacation are my traditions.

[@yufuyoshimura5426]

Honestly a great job to the sleigh bell player. Probably the most musicality I've heard with that part.

[@bilbodhobit6783]

I'm very much in love with this wonderful Christmas orchestral music.

[@supremeguccielmo]

The ensemble balance in this performance is unmatched. Never have I heard this piece performed as well as it is here. There were some aspects of the song that I did not know existed until listening to this. Truly incredible!

[@rainonedavid3564]

I really liked the camera angles they showed

[@katherinem.4414]

We can still enjoy seasonal music, such as this, after Christmas, and still be “in season”. “Winter Wonderland” is another. And “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow”…..also, besides, Christmas never goes away…..it stays in our hearts in one way or another.

[@michaelshelley1289]

this is SO much fun to play.....I've played in on several instruments over the years and it is never boring!!!

[@quinnp2137]

wow, as a trombonist and violinist , i can definitely hear them!

[@willowbrynnmusic9622]

Such a smooth performance! Amazing! I could listen all day.

[@imaswanbabe]

At 1:52 in the trombone and baritone section, that let's go band melody brings me memories. I played that in 4th grade

[@imaswanbabe]

BTW, I'm 11

[@imaswanbabe]

I was going to tell that I played let's go band in 4th grade instead of sleigh ride

[@bacproductions1718]

The trombone tho Just love it Time to wait 1 more year for I can do band...

[@thetruenyan1273]

BaC Productions how’s trombone now?

[@imnotaclown9603]

Tuba or trombone. Those are my top 2 picks

[@bacproductions1718]

@@thetruenyan1273 sorry for a late response, but Im know one of the best trombonists in my school😁😁

[@bacproductions1718]

@@imnotaclown9603 Well, i play bass trombone, so it’s a mix of both haha

[@juliusodiaodia223]

The importance of the slapstick role cannot be overemphasized! Best given to the student that is recalcitrant, negatively influential to peers, and not originally interested in music! This seems to always seem to get such students hooked for life! (My personal experience though ). I listen to this almost every month of the year. Thanks to my Dad who had and played it on his 45 RPM in the late 70s and early 80s .......He seemed so determined to expose all his children to quality music from across the globe! Today I am a recipient of that determination - A music teacher! With love from Nigeria!

[@jlbrebels]

I don’t know if it’s how it is mic’d or not but those tubas sound AMAZING. It sounds like the chains have been taken off of them and I love it.

[@katherinem.4414]

I also heard a fab singer with the band once!! He and the band got cheers!! I have never heard this better than this!! It was good then, too!!

[@nathansquires444]

As a Bari Sax player who is been in Wind Ensemble for 3 years, going on 4 next year. This song never gets boring in my opinion. Especially this arrangement. The Bari/Tuba parts are my favorite!!!

[@g-mang-man7924]

A couple of my fondest memories of growing up in the Annapolis, MD area. The U.S. Navy band, (not the entire band) would travel and give concerts at schools in Anne Arundel County, and the concerts I got to see were at the Twin Rivers middle and junior high complex in Arnold, MD.

[@ThePlaneMaker-k4h]

1:44 best part

[@Jaxz4132]

As a trombonist I can agree 👍

[@Drk_Mttr]

Hell yehahh babyu

[@LanaRainbow69]

Stellar rhythm - FUN - Excellent performance to everyone!

[@pacz8114]

I'm normally not much for these large wind ensembles -- yet, this symphonic band is surely represents the top of the mark regarding technical expertise. Looking forward to viewing more of their performances.

[@taylorstrom9359]

I’m a seventh grader, and we are playing this in band. I thought we were okay at it. This puts us to shame. Congratulations Navy!

[@chief2632]

I love how they both release their hands the same way at 2:18

[@redacted316]

Can someone with more experience tell me why they both did that

[@quasimotolover911]

@@redacted316 i might be stupid cause I'm not a clarinetist but maybe it's for keeping the sound for longer

[@Stoplookingatmyaccount46]

@@quasimotolover911no I’m positive because they have to switch to a higher note

[@Charlie-ox7sn]

Will I ever play clarinet that well?! I just clicked on it and that immediate, crisp start is what my band has been working on for the past week and it doesn’t sound nearly that good! You Are Amazing!!!

[@iplaypiano2]

1:43 - 2:00 my fav

[@lalaland2797]

Absolutely brilliant piece of music.

[@blxoom]

If you play at .75 speed it sounds like what my band sounds like

[@emiliat.5562]

XD

[@hi_im_random_person1068]

OMG 😂

[@blxoom]

Playing it again this year, they still sound like this

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Super Plush Lemon same!

[@marim5530]

😭 😂 💀 oh no...

[@TheDeryckRobertsonChannel]

I love listening to mil bands. Solid professional musicians and also able to take you out if needed.

[@Katie-vi9zw]

I️ was feeling the swing

[@haileypan1510]

Great music, I was so blessed to be able to watch the navy band live at my high school 2 days ago

[@kit_catgaming8467]

1:52 you can hear the trombones and a few other instruments playing something special :0

[@ivangranger8494]

Go Navy! 🇺🇸Listening on June 28th, for all those sweltering, in Texas.

[@Hope-671]

1:44 as a trombone player i really love it

[@cesarsalvestro2766]

WONDERFUL EXECUTION ! THIS IS THE MUSIC MOST PLAYED, ARRANGED AND RECORDED IN ALL THE WORLD ! .. THANKS, LEROY ANDERSON !!! GOD BLESS YOU. THIS MUSIC IS "JUST" THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ...

[@mcaprisun]

i’m on first clarinet part alone and it’s so hard😭😭😭😭

[@itstotesmelirn1725]

miri price OMGGGGG YES I FEEL YOU THE CLARINET PART ESPECIALLY IN THE TRIPLETS AND THE HIGH ALTISSIMO NOTES ARE SO HARD TO KEEP UP WITH

[@oldethangoogleacc8484]

Imagine playing a woodwind instrument

[@mcaprisun]

@@oldethangoogleacc8484 imagine not playing a woodwind instrument 🙄

[@oldethangoogleacc8484]

@@mcaprisun Anyway so today I'm going to buzz a piece of wood against my lip

[@mcaprisun]

@@oldethangoogleacc8484 LMAO yeah go do that 🙄

[@emr1d341]

We played this every year in HS, and I still have my parts memorized. This is my fav xmas song because of band.

[@hi1dk]

Didnt expect that slapstick to hit so hard damn

[@Jocelynegr1]

That's the kind of band music I like. Bravo!

[@101RockCats]

Amazing!

[@monkey-cx1dc]

My band teacher showed this to me, and I instantly loved it.

[@allisonsabat6849]

we're playing this in my wind ensemble and I'm playing the Eb clarinet part :)

[@nicholasgrijalva5842]

2:42 that smirk on the guy with the slapstick's face

[@thomasherron1740]

I play the horsie in my band because I’m first chair trumpet

[@BonnieRogers-i1j]

Fantastic, one of my favorite songs. Thank you for bringing this music to us. Also, thank you for serving in the Navy....God Bless You all. Merry Christmas 2023.

[@hucklebuck72]

Nice job Navy !

[@Naomi-rf1bl]

@@bensiemer5796 no yeah its definitely the real usa

[@zaaachhyyy]

OMG THE REAL USA IM SUCH A BIG FAN YAYAYAYA

[@miagreen4771]

I’m playing this next week I’m so excited!!

[@ellieleggett6095]

Dang, my band director would never let us sit that far back. I will always have chronic back pain from it.

[@-LiterallyEverything-]

cant wait to play this in my high school freshman year as an alto sax!

[@mystxryx]

I have to play this song in a few weeks along with the band. I play the Alto Saxophone.

[@thecoincurrencycollector3227]

Aye I played Alto but now Tenor.

[@aevmm]

I play Alto lol

[@maryanxd._.7662]

ME TOO!!!YAY #AltoSaxophonePlayerSquad !!!!!

[@willmorris8198]

Cheers! I play Alto and I am first chair.

[@Lily-of1gi]

Same

[@richardwilliams473]

Stereo separation is superb !!!!

[@zoharspiegel7482]

holy shit clarinet posture

[@matthewstar2880]

One of my favorite holiday tunes!

[@samkutsman2478]

Lol my clarinet teacher is the clarinet in the first row second one from the edge (Second row technically but 1st row in the clarinet section)

[@carltonwilliams8077]

what extravagant music playing in my ears! THIS IS BEATIFUL...AMAZING...WONDERFUL

[@Kay61306]

That piccolo thooo 🔥

[@SuperSusieBell]

GO NAVY!! Great rendition of a classic Christmas song!