University of Michigan Symphony Band Overture to Candide Leonard Bernstein (arr. Walter Beeler) Conductor: Michael Haithcock February 6, 2015 Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
So well played. In particular, sometimes wind bands can't quite achieve the dynamic shapes that an orchestra can on this piece. In particular, the last "glitter" section leading up to the ending, they hit the three distinct dynamic levels that make that section work. I've heard many wind ensembles fail to differentiate them as clearly. Bravo.
I couldn’t play it. My perfect pitch mind is tuned to B flat; so of course I’d finger everything wrong. Can’t go by feel when the pitch is totally different.
We did this same arrangement in high school. We practiced for the better part of a year and a half. It was the last thing the director conducted there before retiring.
That's all they need. These ensembles are often set with flexible instrumentation that changes based on what's required for each performance. The conductor may have only wanted/needed 2 for this particular performance.
KNC44Simple even though it’s not essential it’s good for flute players to have one if it’s affordable. I play clarinet primarily but I occasionally play flute for musicals but I also have a piccolo just in case.
@@Marcel_Audubon It's a fine performance. The "problems" you're talking about are momentary, and minor. Very few music schools would hesitate to post this to represent their programs. The people being silent aren't being necessarily polite - they've simply decided not to embarrass themselves by criticizing something that is essentially very good.
