Symphony No. 4, David Maslanka

The United States Navy Concert Band, guest conducted by Mallory Thompson, performs "Symphony No. 4" by David Maslanka at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Sept. 19, 2010. Visit our KZbin channel for more great videos!

[@DaedricYankee]

Such a shame more of the world isn't exposed to this absolutely delightful music, played by some of the most talented and gifted musicians on the planet. Thank you for bringing us such sensational music.

[@sfreiman00]

Now I don't feel so bad about my tax dollars going to the military!

[@Midknight18C]

I had the pleasure of working with David Masalnka and performing this symphony. It was and still is the highlight of my musical career.

[@usnavyband]

Too cold to go outside today? Let our KZbin channel entertain you! You can't go wrong with Maslanka's Symphony No. 4.

[@youarenowawarepodcast8896]

Come on, ads during a symphony should be illegal.

[@dbzgtcrazy]

Holding a dissonant clarinet note at the end of this and then releasing it at the very end, after all that had gone before, was the singularly most exhilarating musical experience I've ever had. It was almost impossible not to burst out laughing or something because of the built up energy, but the room was silent for several excruciating moments until the conductor (Dr. Wakefield at the Univ. of OK) finally lowered his arms and the applause started.

[@grantchoitz1420]

One if his best symphonies in my opinion. I had the privilege of meeting him when the ensemble I was in performed his mass, only a few months before he passed on. He admitted that when he composed 4, that was the time when he felt that he had finally accomplished his true sound as a composer.

[@ChappyMonster]

They played this at state mpa and it was a ROLLERCOASTER, i was not expecting a 30 minute song and it was probably one of the coolest 30 minutes ive ever experienced, core memory formed

[@DasBullWy]

man.. ball busters on the chops XD

[@kronux3831]

Maslanka and De Meij are the best wind band composers of the modern era in my opinion

[@carolinecady5505]

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[@callengarza7616]

Her: I bet he's cheating on me

[@CalebHammerComposer]

RIP David Maslanka, sad day. You will be missed!

[@Uhmwho11]

RIP to the legend that is David Maslanka.

[@red2k4]

That melody at

[@richlitchglitch]

I just wanted to hear the slow section again, and I come here to find out Maslanka passed away :( Rest in peace, your music is eternal.

[@RichardTolbert]

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[@enunez93]

Our high school band director wants to have us play this for our next concert; the level of difficulty is just wow. I totally admire you guys, this is great. :)

[@mialang3163]

I absolutely love Maslanka's Asian influences that can be heard in his music

[@baa8630]

A highlight of my life was performing this masterpiece as a member of the University of Arizona Wind Symphony in the Spring of 1994 under the direction of Gregg I. Hansen. Dr. Maslanka was present for our performance (as well as one or two other performances including "A Child's Garden of Dreams") and described his process in composing this piece. I get chills hearing this version and remembering the looks of exhaustion and joy on the bodies and faces of the entire ensemble at the completion of the performance.