2 observations: 1. GREATEST musical program EVER for a marching band (high school or college). 2. It's rare to see a high school drum major with such a true connection to the music. That's why there are drum majors, who simply keep a tempo, and conductors who actually help the musicians interpret the score. This kid is going places. He can simply stick to what he's already doing and write his own ticket.
The end made me scream because it was so awesome. He set the bar for me. This is what I've been wanting to do my whole life, I just never knew anyone did it. That was great. There was so much confidence. Very great job.
I'm a drum major and I have tried to add as many things as possible to my conducting technique to make it go with the music but not be too flashy, but this guy needs to be giving me lessons. He is the best drum major I've ever seen.
inspiring to see such energy from a young musician. He led his troops to victory on the national stage not once but twice. Bravo to Avon for raising the bar for the entire activity.
VERY VERY good band. The Drum Major is really confidence. Thats is a good thing. I wish my drum major was like that. From Texas, Arlington Lets GO Robert Walker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bengalvision4591 Our band director showed me this video about a year ago as a "reference video" for drum major candidates at our high school... from the moment I saw the video I knew I wanted to be a drum major, and I'm proud to say I'm going to be conducting my high school's band next year :) So I just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me and great conducting!!!
wow!!!! i can feel the pride the band has!! Music always comes first and they clearly had their music down! Congradulations on your win and keep impressing us! =) and I had the chance to work with Matt Harloff in the 2009 Bands of America Honor Band and he knows what he is doing and it shows!! GO AVON!!!
I was trying to think who you reminded me of - then it hit me. If you don't channel Phantom Regiments Tommy Feagan from 2000 then no one else ever will - Outstanding job.!
@bengalvision4591 Hey I watched this before I became a drum major and you conducting inspired my conducting!! Im the drum major at Tates Creek High school. Great job!
I watched this live, and if you guys thought the encore was good, the moving show was AMAZING, take the drum majors movements x10 and youll maybe get him during the show, it wwas awesome
I will probably get a lot of back lash for saying this. But anyone saying that a high school marching band cannot be as good as a drum corps has obviously never seen this band.
Avon is a great band...even if they do beat us year after year after year....hahah. Keep it up and I can't wait to go against you at state finals for the third time in my career (:
@trumpetogal37 Ahhh... I see now. And that right there is PASSION. with capital letters. That right there is why I love Marching Band. And now I can't wait for Band Camp. :O
@Excapted I'm familiar with the 99 Vanguard show. Loved it just as well as this. I just think it's outstanding that a high school program is tackling some really great music like this. Also, just saw some video from Avon's 2010 program and it looks great, too.
@MrMcMusic01 I actually searched for the 2010 Programm here but didnt found it. This is musically very difficult to play. I especially heard some pretty tasty trumpet licks there. If you found the 2010 Show in RUclips, let me know!
@MrMcMusic01 Check Vanguards 1999 Show. Youll find a couple of the music played there again. Nevertheless i have to say, Avon High did a fabulous job, really well done!
@PapaDharok and this means they will all have decent sounds if and when they choose to continue in music. Nothing I like to hear more than some student who has been taught to play loudly outdoors. They sound like that's the only place they belong.
So, looking at the Drum Major, I'm very curious to see how well he is Coordinated with the other Side Drum Majors...Because i believe DM's are Judged based on If they look alike..So i'm curious..
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2 observations:
1. GREATEST musical program EVER for a marching band (high school or college).
2. It's rare to see a high school drum major with such a true connection to the music. That's why there are drum majors, who simply keep a tempo, and conductors who actually help the musicians interpret the score. This kid is going places. He can simply stick to what he's already doing and write his own ticket.
Robert Walker. Most amazing drum major I've ever seen.
Avon's performance for BOA Grand Nationals was fantastic! I loved it from beginning to end. I love you too Robert Walker! The best drum major ever!!
The end made me scream because it was so awesome. He set the bar for me. This is what I've been wanting to do my whole life, I just never knew anyone did it. That was great. There was so much confidence. Very great job.
Robert Walker is my HERO!!!!!!
That drum major is a FANTASTIC conductor. Wow.
I'm a drum major and I have tried to add as many things as possible to my conducting technique to make it go with the music but not be too flashy, but this guy needs to be giving me lessons. He is the best drum major I've ever seen.
Massive horns PLUS a BRILLIANT Conductor......SPECTACULAR! Go Avon!
inspiring to see such energy from a young musician. He led his troops to victory on the national stage not once but twice. Bravo to Avon for raising the bar for the entire activity.
So much here, incredible intensity level from this DM, control and passion. The kids locked into everything he was doing on the stand.
VERY VERY good band. The Drum Major is really confidence. Thats is a good thing.
I wish my drum major was like that.
From Texas, Arlington
Lets GO Robert Walker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bengalvision4591 Our band director showed me this video about a year ago as a "reference video" for drum major candidates at our high school... from the moment I saw the video I knew I wanted to be a drum major, and I'm proud to say I'm going to be conducting my high school's band next year :) So I just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me and great conducting!!!
wow!!!!
i can feel the pride the band has!!
Music always comes first and they clearly had their music down!
Congradulations on your win and keep impressing us!
=)
and I had the chance to work with Matt Harloff in the 2009 Bands of America Honor Band and he knows what he is doing and it shows!!
GO AVON!!!
Quite possibly the best written trumpet feature for a high school band+
Watching your guys drum major gives me chillis at the end. Congrats!
the drum majors passion for the show.......is incredible......
God bless the person who recorded this!
it was an honor avon!! :) great job!!
CHILLS every FREAKING time... Love you Robert!
That is one fucking good drum major
YES!!!
I was trying to think who you reminded me of - then it hit me. If you don't channel Phantom Regiments Tommy Feagan from 2000 then no one else ever will - Outstanding job.!
Avon!
so glad you guys won!
from Blackhawk High School in Pittsburgh,PA
@bengalvision4591 Hey I watched this before I became a drum major and you conducting inspired my conducting!! Im the drum major at Tates Creek High school. Great job!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS WAS SIMPLY AMAZING!!!! The Drum Major=AWESOME!! I wish i could be him! Congrats on the Titile!!
awesome conducting
I watched this live, and if you guys thought the encore was good, the moving show was AMAZING, take the drum majors movements x10 and youll maybe get him during the show, it wwas awesome
I will probably get a lot of back lash for saying this. But anyone saying that a high school marching band cannot be as good as a drum corps has obviously never seen this band.
true!
+Cj Lorenz thanks bro lol
Helps that the director of Avon is the brass caption head at Carolina Crown lmao but either way
Lanthaniel harloff is one of our assistant directors webb is the head director
Zach Calhoon My bad
yea kudos to the Drum Major...im going to show my DM's this video....
Avon is a great band...even if they do beat us year after year after year....hahah. Keep it up and I can't wait to go against you at state finals for the third time in my career (:
Best part is 7:30 to the end.
Great Job Robert Walker!!!!!
@trumpetogal37 Ahhh... I see now. And that right there is PASSION. with capital letters. That right there is why I love Marching Band. And now I can't wait for Band Camp. :O
wow it was crazy watching them do this in person. i thought the drum major was going to do a flip off of the podium or something lol
@Excapted I'm familiar with the 99 Vanguard show. Loved it just as well as this. I just think it's outstanding that a high school program is tackling some really great music like this. Also, just saw some video from Avon's 2010 program and it looks great, too.
I wish I was the Drum Major of Avon!!!!!!
This is why I became a drum major.
@MrMcMusic01 I actually searched for the 2010 Programm here but didnt found it. This is musically very difficult to play. I especially heard some pretty tasty trumpet licks there. If you found the 2010 Show in RUclips, let me know!
wow. amazing job guys!
@MrMcMusic01 Check Vanguards 1999 Show. Youll find a couple of the music played there again. Nevertheless i have to say, Avon High did a fabulous job, really well done!
I see a DCI drum major podium for that kid if he does not already reside on one!
That stadium is so weird to perform in. And it's not just the acoustics; the general feel of the place is really amazing and different
damn theyre good. go rob walker;)
@Phillup11 He was a lot, I guess calmer, during the adjudicated performance. For the encore he really let it all out.
goddamn, that baritone line must've been unbelievable that year.
@PapaDharok and this means they will all have decent sounds if and when they choose to continue in music. Nothing I like to hear more than some student who has been taught to play loudly outdoors. They sound like that's the only place they belong.
It took me awhile to figure it out but I totally agree
yay amazingly overexcited drum major. :D
LOL! DM loses it from 7:28-7:48; How long did he work, dream, or plan those sequence of jitters at home when no1 was watching?
OMGSH, what trumpet feature...
Wow this is quite amazing. Does anybody know who the music arranger for this group??
that DM dude...INTENSE!
@porscheroolz theyre really cool guys too, my friend is in their tuba line
Holy God! The trumpets from 1:10-1:28
@maestromarble08 they came in second this year, broken arrow won.
5:32-5:45. Low Brass represent. Made my life.
cool! Barber's 1st Symphony!! :-)
This dude belongs in Phantom Regiment. Reminds me of Tommy Faegin.
@chickensouplover516 i have a friend in their tuba line as well
So, looking at the Drum Major, I'm very curious to see how well he is Coordinated with the other Side Drum Majors...Because i believe DM's are Judged based on If they look alike..So i'm curious..
What instrument does the drum major play?
the best part is the beginning
He should have just touched the floor at 0:28
just a little enthusiastic i think.
@TxPballer28 they are jesus players