Oklahoma State | J.S. Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor 

What's up, 2024 gang? Who's still watching?

As a professional musician let me say with admiration that this one of the finest musical performances I have ever seen and heard online. Remarkable.

It’s 2023 and this is the first time hearing this. All I can say is: “WOW!”

The way they pass the melody between them with no change in timbre is exceptional!

I’m watching and listening here in spring 2024, one day beyond the ninth anniversary of this amazing performance . Would love to know what these promising musicians are up to today. Anyone else here in 2024?

Absolutely superb. Anyone who knows how hard to do note control of wind instruments knows. I never imagined this Bach masterpiece would be possibly performed by trumpets. Weldone!

It’s October 20, 2023 and I’m listening. They are flawless. Thank you for sharing this music.

It's now almost 2023 and still this is exceptionally beautiful, timeless. What wonderful musicians

Я из России! Впервые слышу этот ансамбль духовых! Сложнейшее произведение для органа! Восхищена этими ребята! Безупречно! Профессионально! Чувство стиля на высочайшем уровне! Браво!!! 👏👏👏🔥

I can't stop watching this extraordinary performance. I sadly assume that these kids upon graduation went their separate ways, but at least they will have a videotape to remember forever.

Слушаю , апрель 2024 года . Восхищена !

They turned around to imitate the reduction of sound as a result of closing the swell box of an organ where certain pipes are housed. Genius

I love it when they just tickle your ears with a perfectly tuned chord right at the start. Non-trumpet players don't know how hard that can be

It’s almost 2023 and I’m listening…. Stunning.

Wow, I’m listening to this 6 years later. They did so good..😭

This is just stunning! Such a difficult piece to play, but they blend together so well and to do it all from memory is just incredible.

I'm a trumpet player (USAF Band), but did my senior recital on organ (don't ask). I played this piece on my recital. As a player of both instruments this is nothing short of amazing!!

Still going strong in 2023. Simply stunning!

I Bach's Toccata and Fugue. I would never have imagined a version with that would move me, yet here it is. Stunningly beautiful.

As an organist (and trumpet player), I have played this on the organ for over 20 years. I am super impressed by the trumpet performance. My compliments to these wonderful young musicians. I was delighted to see the young woman. My daughter and grandddaughter are accomplished trumpet players.

Grandiosa interpretazione!!!!!!!! Complimenti vivissimi!!!!! Davvero originale e assolutamente emozionante!!!! Tutta la mia stima!!!!!!!!!

Bach's polyphony was so exquisitely clear. Each voice was distnct and balanced, the interpretation dramatic and astute.

So... Who's still watching this masterpiece in 2023? I sure am.

November 2022, thanks for uploading.

The tonguing is razor sharp. Congratulations, Cowboys.

Seven years old ... must be the 10th time I've watched this video. Never loses the magic.

One of the greatest pieces from Johann Sebastian Bach, musically challenging piece to play, they performed awesomely with the chops can’t believe the performance delivered by the university student musicians 🎊 Excellent!

As a trumpet player I’ve always love brass versions of songs and huge fan of the Canadian Brass version. But holy cow this is brilliant. These young adults should be very proud of this accomplishments!

Bach & performance like this is such a treat! What time & effort these musicians devoted to mastery! 😮

That was a very, very crisp and accurate performance. Superb tone. The piccolo was some of the purest natural tone I've heard from anybody.

Absolutely brilliant J.S Bach is listening to this in the spirit world and is smiling. It does not get much better than this!

Masters of their art, and well beyond their years. What discipline.

I've got to say, that was incredible, and to think their chops lasted the whole performance! Wow, that blows my mind. Beautiful tone, beautiful musicality, and an absolutely amazing job!

I was in Band for 7 Years. Marching and Concert. I started in the 6th grade on the Cornet, then in the 9th grade changed to the French Horn. What they have accomplished is Amazing. Many, many hours of rehearsals as a group and by themselves. Bravo!!

It is 2022...this is outstanding! Just excellent!!

I still remember the first time I heard the Toccata and Fugue played by E. Powers Biggs on a period pipe organ. When I saw they were going to attempt this version, I never expected it to be so good. The timbre, volume control, tone, Bach would be pleased. A fine and clever arrangement, exceptional performance by so very young musicians. Altogether, the Great Master is smiling.

Apart from anything else the tone matching between the players is extraordinarily good. Phenomenal playing. Wish I'd been that good at that age. Or ever.

Unbelievable! The sound, the arrangement, the whole perfomance is wonderful!

It is now 2024, and it is still enjoyable to watch and listen to.

JS Bach would surely have loved this performance. And if it's good enough for Johann Sebastian then it's good enough for anyone! An incredible performance and interpretation. Thanks!

I would have just passed out half way through the performance, they have incredible chops.

As an organist and lead trumpet in my school band, this performance particularly speaks to me by combining beautiful Bach organ repertoire with the magnificent trumpet sound. It's simply Beautiful!

Impeccable balance and played as one instrument. Truly moving.

What a wonderful performance! It is great that a music group from my alma mater, O.S.U., has received this recognition. I graduated from O.S.U. in 1963 with a B.S. in electrical engineering after attending with a 4 year MUSIC scholarship. The music program was wonderful way back then. I was first chair trombone in the Symphonic Band, first chair baritone horn (euphonium) in the Concert Band, bass trombonist, and bass trumpet in the orchestra, although I was the only non-music major in those groups. Dr. Hiram Henry was the Conductor, and a great personal friend. I did not attend the 50 year anniversary of my class, as I have since received an M.S. in electrical engineering from U.S.C. an M.D from U.C. Davis, and an internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Stanford. So, my time at O.S.U. seemed so far away. I hope to attend my class 60 year anniversary in 2023. My years at O.S.U. were wonderful years, although I was dirt poor.

Very musical interpretation and beautiful tone from the lot of you. Congratulations. I would think this would rival any school of music anywhere. You must have an incredible program there.

Молодые музыканты ! Бис ! Браво ! Необычное исполнение на этих музыкальных инструментах ! Здорово ! Великолепно !

an incredible arrangement - and an excellent performance :)

My favorite organ work and this is wonderful! Bravo to the ensemble!

Wow! I love trumpets. Really sounds beautiful and so professional.

The one on the far left is my director and he is an amazing player 😮😮

Wonderful. Listened to this Oct. 25. 2023

So well done! Composed to preserve the effect of Bach’s masterpiece within th,e constraints of the instruments. Great wor, I think the Master would be pleased.

That was the best 7 minutes 30 seconds that I’ve spent in a long time. Bravo!

The diversity of Bachs‘ music is astounding and inspiring

I had lost some of my enthusiasm for the D Minor Toccata & Fugue; You hear it so much; But this performance has changed my feelings. Amazing! Let's hear more Bach from this talented group!

Shear joy to listen to. Brilliant. [2022]

Incredible performance, the talent level and obvious countless hours of work that went into this is truly awe inspiring!

Heard this played on the organ in Chartres Cathedral, France - breath taking - I wonder how this ensemble would sound in such a fabulous building ?? Pretty fantastic !!

Still listening in Nov 2022. You all are amazing. Thank you for this gift of song. Go Pokes!

Summer evening in Finland 2023. Absolutely fabulous both music and weather...

Simply amazing, let’s hope they are all still playing.

Seen this a few times now. I am still floored, Incredible.

If someone is listening to this in 2020 let me know, ok??!!

dude. That is awesome. Every part of that ensemble was incredible.

This is my favorite performance by Oklahoma State, absolutely amazing.

Awesome! I listen to this once a week when I feel down and it brings me right back up. Thanks!!

God Bless..I dont know why these trumpet videos are showing up in my feed but you 5 were INCREDIBLE...

The memorization alone is very impressive

This so amazing. They perform like an organ, literary like an organ. Standing ovations! So f*cking great!

Love to know where these kids are today. I listen and listen to this over and over again. OSU Class of 86

most fantastic playing I have heard in a very long time.

You are all a tribute to your school and teachers. Bravo! Beautiful, soulful ensemble playing!

Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen online. Bravo!

2023 - still amazing. It would be a great if there were a "where are they now?" follow up video.

Turning to the rear to change the sound quality was friggin' brilliant.

I've seldom ever heard such a unique and thrilling performance of this piece. Bravo - so creative.

This is the most amazing Trumpet playing skills I have ever seen.

Love it! I never thought I would like the sound of a trumpet, but this does it! Brilliant!

Absolutamente fantástico! É realmente difícil tocar no órgão, e ficou incrível e genial da forma que eles fizeram ♥

Absolutely incredible stuff!!!

Brilliant!! Awesome technique. What a pleasure to listen to repeatedly!

I'm watchin ! I'm Peg! I have always loved Toccata And Fugue In D Minor. I was just a kid when my parents were watching the silent version of Phantom of the Opera! They played that song! I was hooked. These young people are playing so well, but the cello version is my favorite! Enjoy and Happy Easter!

Outstanding in every way. Thank you!

Saw these guys yesterday at my school and they did a awesome performance.

Absolutely brilliant-- I've heard it played many times --- but not with wind instruments-- a triumph of sound

I have been amazed !!!! What a difficult performance for these instruments and yet they have done it with mastery !!!! My admiration and congratulations for such an effort !!!!

Nice to listen when young talent play thogheter! Just wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing their performance!❤🤗

I studied with Reynold Shilke, 1st trumpeter of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I will vouch for him in saying that this is the way the trumpet should be played.

Очень оригинальное и необычное прекрасное исполнение! Какие молодцы!

This performance was absolutely fantastic! It's also makes a remarkable case for how awesome an organ is!

Bravo....a great execution with confident entries. Played from memory and clearly listening to each other. Bravo.

THIS IS OUTSTANDING.

Se Bach pudesse ouvir essa performance maravilhosa ele, certamente, sentir-se-ia muitíssimo orgulhoso de sua obra.

Life is so much better with music nerds in it. Thank you and congrats on a fantastic performance.

Thank You for posting. I would buy a recording of this immediately. I Love this. Trumpets alone in harmony have to be one of the most moving sounds I know. The Hall acoustics are marvelous too.

Very, very nice! My congratulations and admiration for such a good performance.

Super arranging ! Wonderfully executed ! Execution is a kind way of saying they killed it !!!! Bravo !

Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of music with others!! Never have I ever heard anything like this nor imagined this classical piece could be played like this with trumpets! What a treat!!!❤❤❤❤❤

I am here in 2022. Wonderful performance.

Splendid mastery of this Bach piece. Splendid❣️