STS 2015 Professors Choir - Superman

The 2015 Southeast Trombone Symposium Professors choir performs Jim Nova's arrangement of "The Planet Krypton Fanfare/Superman March" under the direction of Bradley Palmer. The STS is held annually at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. www.columbusstate.edu/sts

[@thelizarddictator8746]

Tuba. Euphonium. Trombone. Baritone. My grandmother used to tell me stories about the old days, a time of peace when the band director kept balance between the low brass section. But that all changed when the Trombones attacked.

[@joshuafuentes5411]

I love the avatar reference:)

[@colepasch2950]

I am a bass trombone and euphonium player. I have started a war against the trumpets.

[@abird5575]

Baritones are all the trumpets who couldn't play trumpet so they swapped to the 'easier' instrument. I say this because that is what every baritone in my band had done. As a trombone, it annoys me.

[@maxalaintwo3578]

@@abird5575 I never played trumpet, but I did first chose euphonium cuz of ease lol. And I'm not ashamed; I'm proud of the approachably of the instrument.

[@abird5575]

Max Alain's Meme Stash never thought of it that way, and there is still a place for baritone for sure, don’t get me wrong.

[@BigStrap]

I think this goes to show not only how amazingly versatile trombones are, but how vital the timpani is in this piece!

[@Da_TboneLife]

The voice of god as it used to be called because it used to be played in churches, and I still call it like that because it's just that light and beautiful or dark and menacing.

[@MinkyBoodle44]

I might be a little biased as a trombone player, but if I had to choose one singular instrument to comprise an entire ensemble, trombone is my number one choice. Well-intoned trombone chords just sound absolutely magnificent. Especially with loud chords, they have a sort of electric crackle that I can’t get enough of.

[@Corpus11of10]

Epic Low Brass doing Castamere is so sick, but as a soprano, I will take 18 horn players just for the Maslanka and Goldenthal rips

[@maggiep.4-4]

Agreed

[@kentchristiansen95]

I used to play trombone in college all I can say is... Joy and tears superman came out in '77 my second year at NTSU

[@delaneymikesell]

this is honestly one of the best superhero theme songs in history

[@TheStickyKey]

Trombones are the best instrument by far

[@jasonmartinez7667]

French Horn

[@patrickvennemeyer7628]

Spencer Lininger almost true

[@joelwhitaker1574]

Trumpets are also superior to nearly every instrument, I'd say the trombone and trumpet are on the same level

[@junito1957]

@@joelwhitaker1574 YOU THINK SO TRY THIS PIECE WITH A CHOIR OF TRUMPETS THEY WILL SUCK ANY MOVIE THEME TROMBONE ALWAYS COME ON TOP

[@baconloversupreme]

junito1957 this theme actually might be one of the few that shines with trumpets, the range and projection is just a lot better for them with this theme

[@HickoryDickory86]

That . . . . . . . was . . . . . . . *_AWESOME!!!_*

[@Condor1970]

Who'd have thought only trombones could sound so fulfilling.

[@Masterpdudley]

Condor1970 and timpani

[@wadegroff4245]

Me

[@rickanker8844]

Any Trombonist?

[@Da_TboneLife]

​@@rickanker8844 I am

[@igmothemagus]

There is no doubt that Trombone is the featured instrument in this piece. As a trombonist myself, I have to thank the Timpani, Snare, and especially the cymbal player for really making this work. The trombones made it neat and cool, the percussion brought it together IMHO.

[@igmothemagus]

Cymbal guy whoever you are, thank you for this.

[@junbofu5196]

@@igmothemagus woop woop, finally some recognition for us percussionists!

[@glentrute875]

Totally agree... needed that percussion dynamic. Timpani completely sells it!!

[@natalieortiz9571]

Very moving. It takes me right back to being a child and watching Christopher Reeves fly in amazement. Really spectacular playing. Never heard anything like it!

[@bigschwiggy]

Trombone player: Ah you think trombones are your ally? You merely adopted the trombones. We were born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the woodwind section until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but squawking. Clarinet player: Knock of the Bane noises and quit spraying each other with your water bottles. Trombone player: The fire rises!!!

[@justeeny9368]

Trombone and clarinet duo is amazing

[@Michael-Oh]

THAT TIMPANI PLAYER DID A FANTASTIC JOB!!!!

[@ricturtle]

We have an imposter !!

[@VyxtheBat]

@@ricturtle SUS

[@fgbowen]

6:21 - you had me at the Last Chord!!! BEAUTIFULLY done; WELL played. 💯

[@MrCamerononicus]

Mad props for the timpani player!

[@noahburgess7630]

Cameron Smith Finally someone who fully appreciates the Timpani! Me being a timpanist I never hear comments about the timpani in orchestra videos and such, but here we are :3

[@lolmetswhathappeneduhhh2029]

Trombone = *UNLIMITEDDDDDD POWAHHHHHHHH*

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

Wrong movie but still right

[@maxalaintwo3578]

Wrong John Williams property

[@QClubs]

Good playing. Every time I hear this I reminisce my going back and seeing this movie over and over again

[@SFAPowerhouse]

Amazing arrangement, spectacular ensemble sound, gorgeous all around! Very sweet to hear!

[@ChanticoChulo]

brought tears down my face this is so awesome

[@evanmisejka4062]

When did we ever need a symphony with woodwinds and strings?

[@brospore7897]

I had same exact thought!!!!!

[@miker3875]

:::whispered narration::: And as we observe carefully 4th and 10th from the right, we see the ever-elusive and rare female of the trombone species.

[@jck1794]

This is so brilliant on so many different levels.

[@ndgoliberty]

It has been over 4 years since I played trombone. I still believe that Trombone is the greatest instrument God ever created.

[@wisegamer706]

We humans created it….but god had to have had a hand in it lol

[@lancejulien6966]

@@wisegamer706 God made the materials for the trombone

[@markmorello5675]

Amazing. One of my favorite KZbin videos ever.

[@luisbarcellos4774]

SUPER FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!! THANKS YOU ALL MUSICIANS!

[@MarkArandjus]

The fortress of solitude intro, cheff's kiss!

[@marklastes312]

Gives hope

[@shahankarigian7093]

Enjoyed every second I listened instead of going to sleep

[@trombonediver]

Fantastic sound

[@adrielreis5279]

Wôw....perfect! Congratulations musicians and conductor for phenomenal driving. Bravo, success. Like.

[@sirrex9982]

i have loved this theme since i was a kid this is one of the most amazing versions i have ever heard

[@kennethmolles3253]

That was awesome! I played trombone in school.

[@judsonbaker1915]

This always give me goosebumps. I have played this music.

[@whisperer_in_the_dark]

What a fantastic arragement and a amazing performence.. Love this

[@hymnbonist1335]

Christopher Reeves is still my favorite Superman.

[@bonespiel]

This is such an awesome arrangement and is probably one of my all time favorite trombone videos. I know I have commented on this video but I love this so much! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@nickcolbert563]

I really like the trombone in this arrangement

[@mofo5566]

I have to listen to this performance one a week. I listen to it in sections in my mind. Awesome job!!

[@mofo5566]

A few times a week for me. An hour before bed.

[@mofo5566]

Absolutely beautiful!! That was an awesome performance!!

[@Kingtrombone100]

Absolutely superb arrangement and great playing-well done, all concerned!

[@Viidarru]

damn that eargasm man !

[@hermionerosevaldez4490]

Awesome! When there are only 2 trombones in my band this just takes my breath away!!!!

[@andrelucas2208]

Pura potência! Me arrepiei! Ótimo!!!!

[@calebmoulema9014]

The Power of the Trombone

[@ObiWanBillKenobi]

"No strings attached."

[@Toby4929]

Superb! Really demonstrates the versatility, range and tone of the trombone.

[@danmcglaun1]

28 trombones on one stage - at once? WOW!

[@mrbigg151]

That's one iconic song for the ages! Great job!

[@mavis1933]

This is absolutely awesome...so Beautiful.

[@4Tbone]

The blend is so perfect due to the great arrangement of Jim Nova and fantastic skill of all the musicians. Just wonderful and enjoyable to listen to. The percussion add just the right amount of spice into this magnificent uplifting composition.

[@nicholasgermer5240]

I just wanted to see the rookie have to get a mop at the end and clean up all of the spit.

[@renesoto-pintor2916]

Be my guest, rookie.

[@fb2681]

The water boy

[@Noneofyourbyisness]

@@renesoto-pintor2916 lol!

[@Tjoppy]

It's not spit but condensation.

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

@@x_Ghoul_WRLD As a lifelong brass player (switched from flute to French horn in 5th grade, then added trumpet to my repertoire in 9th grade for jazz and marching band) I can very much concur that it is spit. 😜😁😁

[@gregoryronnback2756]

As a tuba player, I love trombones. I get to play along with them. Through music I learn their interests, their desires, their lusts. They are the leaders into the world beyond. They can chant like a priest or rant like a manic (sorry RK). I love the horn, so mystic, so evocative, so heroic, but when push comes to shove, as a tuba player, I'm gonna want the bones on my side.

[@gerzonsosa9406]

Excellent, greatest, bravo.

[@juniortrombonista1]

the best of performance in the world

[@nicholasburgess6309]

Just awesome. Gives you the chills!

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

as a Trumpet player for 54 years, your choir makes me want to switch instruments!! WONDERFULLY POWERFUL,MAGNIFICIENT!!!!!!

[@rodriguezgariseb3949]

Amazing sound so far so good n incredibly beautiful 👌👌👌

[@bonespiel]

Absolutely AWESOME!

[@angeladalbertoortegagutier7178]

La majestuosidad de los trombones es impresionante.

[@silver_BARON]

Amazing sound.

[@indyj16]

I can’t hit the like button hard enough

[@Sourcecode01]

Excellent

[@GabrieleSpitaleri25.]

28 tromboni non è cosa di ogni giorno bravissimi intonazione potenza e pulizia assoluti

[@Kncperseus]

The Track of Legends

[@jeffwright7587]

What knucklehead said 'dislike'?! That was beautiful!

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

Jeff Wright before I learned what that does, I clicked it because I thought it would show any negative comment associated with the 'dislike'. (This was on another post) I, like you, was insensed that someone could have possibly thought anything bad about this post and was curious to read what they had written. Naturally, when I clicked it - there was no comment to read - and further, to my horror, I realized that all I had done was to increase the number of dislikes by one. At that time, I had no idea that it could be deleted - so I panicked and got off the post as soon as I could, leaving my inadvertent dislike glowing for all to see. I had committed the very injustice I had been offended by.. Maybe that's what happened here.

[@nathanlin4464]

Uh, you do know there is a way to undo your dislike..... (just click on it again)

[@grunt6646]

It was a transgender flute player

[@sputnikalgrim]

I do love that these are all trombones! Can we take a minute to appreciate how beautiful this composition really is! It’s my belief that they’re have been a few composers in our time that Beethoven would’ve approved of!

[@madisonmackdanz7546]

this is so amazing oh my goodness 😭❤️

[@sansonnetolivier4219]

le bonheur , c'est VOUS !!!!

[@quinftbl]

What a gorgeous sound!

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

Lifelong "Superman" fan and brass player here. The score and the movie is as old as I am (43!)...and if any music were to make me feel like I can fly, it's this theme piece right here. Now...where's that red cape? 😜

[@morgacl]

Glorious.... Just glorious!

[@antonioricardoribeiro4068]

Sem palavras. Magnífico.

[@gianfrancosilva4458]

Que belleza, me encantaría tocar ahí

[@a_literal_brick]

This is one of only a few scores where a trombone choir sounds better than a full orchestra

[@TornetSvensson]

Awesome 🙏 regards from sweden

[@delaneymikesell]

I saw the gong and was like this is gonna be good

[@Nameless-zx3oi]

Good dynamics and a rich tone

[@kujawaband]

This is so epic!!!

[@ForeverZeroAngel]

Sheet music for this rendition?

[@MrockDragon99]

I think I'm in love...

[@a_literal_brick]

I've never been a huge fan of the original Superman movies, but that score...OH MY GOD

[@benhoward577]

And the 12 people in the audience go crazy!

[@a-chiktv]

I will find them!!!

[@kentchristiansen95]

When the big horns get to speak, one can not help but listen!

[@porterbrass]

😢amazing

[@gmtlqc]

Fantastique. Respec!

[@oldschooldrumcorps]

Trumpets???? we don' need no steenkin Trumpets!!!!!

[@BD-qq4fn]

Wow!

[@igmothemagus]

It is hard to do better for a trombone player of my generation. I would have loved to play ANY part of this

[@alch3mi5t]

GJ trombone power! great performance!!!!

[@jimmygentile3354]

KNEEL BEFORE THIS MUSIC ! Dont tell me let me guess superman -good answer

[@feraltrafficcone4483]

This is amazing and I fucking love and support this.

[@TheListerbo]

Cool triangle player!

[@blankvideowatcher1273]

Maureen Lister right a I read your comment the triangle played😂

[@masontrent3287]

What piece is the intro from? Not the super man intro but the intro for the channel.

[@jjschm20]

Are these all tenor trombones? No bass trombones?

[@BryanKujawa1]

Epic!

[@joepalmer3241]

Tis glorious.

[@FranciscoOliveira-hc3ji]

Está qualidade de músicas deveriam estar nas escolas de nossos filhos, ñ está poluição sonora de fank e etc.

[@efrijim700]

Phenomenal!

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

Blessed video

[@davidrbenham]

Loved it! But superman's theme/planet krypton without high brass seems wrong. It's like Fanfare for the Common Man performed by a saxophone choir.

[@bachstrad1994]

I think Krypton is AWESOME with just bones but I do miss the high brass in the theme

[@bonespiel]

They should have included alto trombone portion to cover for the trumpet parts. But I think as is the arrangement is incredible.

[@jamesburnett7085]

Liquid gold poured down from the gates of Heaven to remind trumpets that jealousy is not permitted in God's holy kingdom

[@matheusnascimento4571]

fantastic