UMich Symphony Band - Percy Aldridge Grainger - Children's March (1918)

University of Michigan Symphony Band
Children's March: "Over the hills and far away" (1918)
Percy Aldridge Grainger
Michael Haithcock, conductor
September 24, 2021
Hill Auditorium
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
recorded and filmed by
Dave Schall, Cory Robinson, and Robyn Kimmey
(www.daveschallacoustic.com)

[@erickcruz9608]

so cool to see a bass oboe in this piece!

[@moist_soup7215]

The timbre of the Bari sax at the beginning is the best sound I’ve ever heard from any saxophone ever. I hate the saxophone usually but I’ve never actually fell in love with an instrument’s sound as hard as I have for that right there. incredible sound

[@joeppeeters6222]

Yeess, finaly found the perfect rendition of this amazing work by an amazing orchestra! I play the baritone sax an we will probably play this piece soon. It's just incredible. Love y'all so much

[@Nathan-wm8yb]

6:50 That tambourine technique is so perfect.

[@coltonjohns8031]

Great tone qualities to every character in the piece, very good in dynamic contrasts, good articulation in the winds, loved the light and heavy contrast. 10/10!!

[@roncabell2338]

They sound fantastic!🙂

[@tritl6571]

yeah bari sax ❤

[@donalddodson7365]

Fantastic! Good work. What a thrill to hear a fine band play pianissimo, in tune, blending together allowing the composer's soloists to float to the melodic top. Thank you, all.

[@natalieardner5509]

Everyone's so good!! Wonderful rendition!

[@AAbshier]

I hear a piece like this, and a quality band like this, and I want to pick up my horn again! Well done!

[@roncabell2338]

They sound fantastic!🙂

[@nataliebundy7415]

Fabulous!

[@TheodoreBrown314]

Great performance! Also, ngl I find it lowkey hilarious that they have a Bass Oboe and a Contrabassoon but no Bass Sax

[@kanishkjain7009]

Is that actually a tenor oboe? 😮

[@pukalo]

Bass oboe

[@moist_soup7215]

Bass oboe, but I believe it is actually. When the bassoons come in there is a slight shift in low woodwind timbre and i think it’s because the first low double reed is a bass oboe (at around 0:40 is what im assuming you’re referring to)

[@kadenklein_]

Yes, it's a bass oboe! (I played it)