The National Brass Symposium Takes an Inside Look at the BSO Brass Warm Ups

Members of the world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra discuss the warm up techniques they employ that help to give the brass section its unique and vibrant sound.

[@TallGlassOfLemonade]

As a brass player I can tell you firsthand that all of this information was 100% true

[@doipundoferiool3532]

I am really glad we have someone who knows what they are talking about in the comments.

[@BandNerdcp]

Looks like band never changes, no matter how old you get XD

[@SmallAngryNerd]

It's good to know as a young trumpet player that the brass section never changes

[@Js-sc4ng]

real lol

[@sadieleebug]

Nice to know band kids never actually grow up

[@jacobruiz97]

😂😂

[@sadieleebug]

How did this get so many likes?

[@AngularFeesh]

@@sadieleebug because facts

[@mckarebear14]

I am in band... this is 6500% how we act everyday

[@TheXixi743]

I personally like to start out by enjoying a nice meal right out of my french horn bell

[@gracewenzel]

0:44 He claims to have warmed up 50,233.5 times in 31 years; however, if you assume that one warms up once per day, he only could have warmed up 11,200 times (rough estimation taking into account leap years). However, if you make the assumption that one can warm up more than once a day, he would have warmed up 4 to 5 times per day. Food for thought.

[@VampireAvianhybrid1]

Do you not warm up before and after each meal? Disgusting.

[@2Rice]

+April Trusler how else could you eat your food?

[@tromboneman4517]

He probably is joking.

[@AzureDarkaie]

The running and screaming helps the instrumentalist breath deeply which is crucial for producing that great big brass sound. It is also very necessary to kick something multiple times as this helps the player establish a good sense of time and rhythm before beginning to play. Trust me, I'm a brass player myself and am majoring in music at university. All good brass players warm up like this.

[@juliarichardson1727]

The most important part of warming up at region auditions is playing the highest note you possibly can to both wear out your lips and establish your dominance

[@hllucinati0ns]

Rolf's warmup is really weird. But yes as a trombonist I can confirm this is all 100% accurate no matter what band or orchestra you're in

[@VampireAvianhybrid1]

Even though my woodwind warm up usually consists of pointing, screaming, and the occasional group beat down on a trumpet, I think this whole video really shows how important warming up is to anyone in a band, really.

[@BethanyEvams]

HOW DO THEY EVEN GET ANYTHING DONE

[@VickieRoarque23]

I am in band and I can totally confirm this is 1000% how we are on a regular day-to-day basis

[@emilynolan3284]

This is one of my favorite videos, and I use it as a fun end-of-class activity with my beginning bands. I ask "are any of these ideas good ideas for a warm up", and I love hearing their responses!

[@damesfordays892]

As a percussionist I thoroughly enjoy warming up through playing fetch with my drumsticks.

[@fraudr100]

As a trombonist and member of my district's honor band in 2016, I can gladly report that the trombonist walking in front of the hornist at the end is literally me. Or the other trombone players in my band.

[@Bzzzcut]

Rolfs’ articulation and high C have inspired me for years

[@DimebagBorgir]

I've been trying that as my warmup for over three weeks now. My entire technique automatically modified itself after doing this. The kicks take a while to get the hang of, especially in the first two weeks, but it has a definite impact. Even spiritually and mentally, I'm a changed person. People instantly know me as 'that guy' now. Thanks Mike!

[@annadinoRAWWR]

THIS IS SO ACCUATRE. OH MY GOD. The military band I'm in literally acts like this 100% of the time we aren't playing.

[@voiceofreason9238]

Musicians never grow up, they just get older. ;)

[@jacobruiz97]

You know, there's that saying; “we don't get older, we just become more of ourselves” 😂

[@allwinds3786]

Who could not like this? It's so... informative!

[@stormigarcia7563]

I'm in band I can confirm this

[@5PctJuice]

Trombonists know how it's done...though I gotta give it to Michael Martin. Never thought of warming up that way.

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

Motorcycle noises, pedal tones, high F's, triple tonguing, Ride of the Valkyries, and Mars

[@victoriameow484]

I want more people to experience this video. This is everything I need in life.

[@cassandraeide5159]

This is one of my favorite brass videos of all time. A classic

[@ntsazazel]

And this is how every band is... always

[@madamekilljoy4890]

Awww, memories of high school freshman band

[@yami_oh]

They've gotten to the point where they're all so good that it doesn't even matter if they warm up or not.

[@EtherealCatalyst]

Thank you CMU staff for demonstrating this amazing girl warm up routine to all of us drum majors! Meanwhile, the saxophones have gotten lost...

[@marije179]

Loved the group warmup. It sounded like me!

[@tiffanyk930]

As a trumpet player I died watching this xD

[@isabutonsocialmedia]

this is just my entire trumpet section

[@StocksIn60Seconds]

BEST. VIDEO. EVER. MADE. Period. Seriously though, this is the funniest thing I've ever seen. No joke.

[@vardito10]

thanks guys, invaluable information here

[@blu3620]

So this is how the infamous Professionals Warm-Up 😢 Very fascinating and sophisticated. Why am i still playing my scales when i could be doin The Rotating Warrior to help my skuad with high notes 😊

[@spiderman917]

These are the players i aspire to be like one day

[@HelloThere6043]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen

[@furrycrittr]

Literally the funniest video I've seen in a while.

[@JimArrowood]

My students are going to love this.

[@sundaybeos4731]

Amazing nerds!!!! Love their wonderfully entertaining humor!

[@masayukifujita7000]

1:37 my band

[@katiekilgore6918]

As a college trumpet player, I can confirm that all of this is 2946% true. Brass players never grow up. We just get older.

[@jonmoreno9486]

2:10 well thorough trumpet warm up there... xDD

[@collinsiesel]

I always knew I was warming up the wrong way. Thanks guys!

[@AkiraAoibara0]

Never heard someone say fuck with a trumpet before, quite impressive

[@nuguymart]

That's my warmup dude!

[@AnthonySeehaArchive]

Thanks for the tips. I'll be sure to try them out next time.

[@Tingorilla]

Tip: Reverse the rotating warrior to hit the low notes!

[@leastleane]

They need to film about what the brass section actually do during rehearsals.

[@MorganLovesYourFace]

This is beautiful.

[@19Chuck63]

Mike Martin's routine is my warm down after rehearsal

[@bertrandrussel3680]

the best video i have erver seen !

[@LoriZig]

I just watched this 3 times in a row and laughed until I cried each time. In fact, I still have residual giggles. FUNNIEST EVER.

[@KitsuneOori]

I am highly amused~

[@MastodonRockss]

And the rotating warrior really does help.

[@StocksIn60Seconds]

50,233 1/2...Lol, that half day must've been making this video. These guys are some of the best in America, they don't miss their warm ups. =D

[@MrXtuba]

I love this.

[@doulikeamericanmusic]

wow these man are all so handsome! need to snag me one

[@CaptainSassyButt]

I literally thought my high school band were the only ones that acted like this. XD

[@Luisxpro10]

That’s where Elmer churrampi gets his warmup from. I never knew he learned it from Adam Rolph!

[@wanjinling3985]

The guy at 1:20 is such a champ.

[@Ahbooshasha]

3:22 flow studies! Only wish I could play it like that.

[@mbmaccin555555]

Funny to see a serious group be comedians, haha!

[@dcheyne1977]

i feel in tune with tom siders

[@MsAnanya999]

Future boyfriend traits expectations

[@BrianTJohnston]

2:09 is the best part

[@stubbyt34]

Ty Burrell plays Horn at 1:39

[@rjhollinger]

Why is the rotating warrior not more popular still?

[@Bone_cutter]

Where the bass bone warm up at? Just play every low note as loud as possible I think 🤔

[@LucasChoate]

Remember that one time... at band camp...

[@lilab27]

The brass section in my class cools down similarly lmao

[@odrian99]

So so gallant

[@MastodonRockss]

Well, if they're anything like the NY phil, this is pretty accurate.

[@JJBRMusic]

Bso brass is the sassiest.

[@juancarloscasella925]

😂😂😂 Maravilloso!!!!

[@alexcarter8807]

This is what the internet was made for.

[@kaitlynrauch3454]

I cried when he ran up and kicked the dumpster while going AHHHHHHH

[@joannachristman7446]

Can anyone tell me the notes the Rolfs' 'bad' warm-up?

[@philaeew4866]

+Joanna Christman high, bit lower, high, even higer, fuck.

[@TheSilverMoonLight]

of course, the trombones are the best hahahahaha trombone for life!

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

Dat 4 th trumpet

[@Fiberglass]

His face at 2:14

[@HimJenson]

2:15 sounds like Patrick Hession. Except good.

[@spencerguy3259]

2:01

[@austinkopp9811]

This is still the funniest thing that has ever happened.

[@BoveAudio]

What's a warmup?

[@gardensforever]

2:50 looks like the dad from Modern Family.

[@user-ds3yv7hu9y]

02:00,03:06,03:22

[@ArkDeBow]

Thats his "Secret warm up"

[@martin1024]

Thats my wam rm up

[@andywu9548]

Am I the only person who noticed a person holding a planche variation

[@wanjinling3985]

The one on his head, lol

[@WolfieeBecca]

2:50 ahahahahahahaha

[@patricewigfall8082]

I'm here from Tumblr

[@goodystyle60]

same

[@philen]

I’m here from Sweden

[@eyassu]

I play the violin...but this was hilarious.

[@lexin8139]

Why is this every brass player I know

[@ismfoflove182]

haha this is great xD

[@JonatasMonte]

"Principal tuba"

[@legacyprophet3267]

notes, taken....

[@andrewgutierrez881]

Seems legit.

[@thedzoukka1]

XXDDD