Austin Symphonic Band Performing Rippling Watercolors by Brian Balmages
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- Austin Symphonic Band. November 22, 2015 concert at Austin ISD Performing Arts Center in Austin TX. ASB performing Rippling Watercolors by Brian Balmages. [NOTE: Click 'more' to read the program notes.] Music Director Richard Floyd conducting. Concert title: "A Fall Tapestry". Videography by Golden Arm Media in Austin TX. Audio recording by On Site Digital, Randy Bryant owner.
Program notes by David Cross:
Rippling Watercolors (2015)
Brian Balmages (b. 1975)
Brian Balmages is the Director of Instrumental Publications for the FJH Music Company. Active as a composer, clinician, and conductor, he is well-versed in every aspect of his music-from score, to classroom, to stage. About "Rippling Watercolors," he writes the following:
"The title comes from a range of inspiration. I often get asked about my last name. As most can imagine, there are very few of us left in the world. At present, my wife and I are one of only two couples in the United States who carry on our family name. My cousins Ben and Carrie on the west coast are the other couple, and they now have two beautiful girls. We all share a lot of beliefs-we encourage our children to be creative, spontaneous, and we enjoy watching where their imaginations take them. The idea for this piece came from a simple set of watercolors. When children get hold of these and use their imagination, the most amazing things can happen. Children can see things that adults never see. They open their minds while we help them grow and learn. With a little imagination, these watercolors can become a magnificent sunrise or sunset over the ocean, a gorgeous view from the mountaintop, or an image of a supernova in space. The smallest drop can change the pattern and create something entirely new, either with a brush or entirely with nature. It is my hope that Lily and Charlotte grow up with an infinite palate of watercolors, and that every drop creates a new, fantastic world."
"Rippling Watercolors" is dedicated to the composer’s cousins Lily and Charlotte Balmages, who, combined with his two boys, form the next generation of the Balmages name in the United States.
As a member of this band , thank you all for listening. Music doesn’t have to end when you leave school. We play because we love music and share this with everyone on stage here and we love the special musical moments as if we are still in school. Keep playing and find a community band Btw I play first trumpet and many of us have been in ASB for years
Thank you for this 🥺 I have 4 more years of school and I've been in band since 7th grade, I was scared I wouldn't be able to do band after I graduate but now I know I can 😃😃😃
I remember my freshman year when we played this. We sight read through it for fun and the cymbal crash scared the crap out of me that i hit my music stand and my music fell on the floor 😂😂
Lol
LMAO
I played this as a french hornist. This was the first true piece in my entire career where I felt I was flying.
Greetings fellow horn player
I also play French horn and I loved playing this piece
I also play French horn! I’m still in school tho
I just love how each and every section can come together and make such beautiful effects to make Rippling watercolors come to life.
Never overlook the power of simplicity.
I played this in my middle school district honors band at their last ever concert, and the utter simplicity of the piece, despite how much power and emotion it projects, makes this one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever played in band.
I just returned from my daughter's final concert band performance as a high school senior and they played this song. Such a beautiful piece and they played wonderfully. I did fine until I saw the tears flowing down her cheeks and dad lost it. The way that music can grip your heart and soul is priceless. I'm so very proud of my little girl....thank you for the memories sweetheart.
As a senior? This piece is a little less complicated for seniors.
Doesn't depend how easy it is depends how well you play it
Tronald Dump A piece of music that is not difficult is easy to play well
Sarah Alvarado not really.
Sarah Alvarado plus you are watching a video of fully grown professional musicians play this
I played this piece two years ago. It was the first song that I had ever cried while playing. This song (along with two others) got my band a spot on a national stage last year. Even listening to it now it just brings me to tears. This is absolutely a piece that has the power to take your breath away, and if you ever play this piece, please do not neglect your time with it.
I just played this song yesterday for a region 12 band concert. From SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. I am flute 4 . This piece is so beautiful written by brian balmages while watching his 2 young daughter painting with water colors between ages 2-4... It shows the story behind infinite possibilities of childhood. I love this piece. I cried on stage.
Praise God for young musicians amd artistic temperaments like you. Look into Wheaton College Conservatory ( Wheaton, IL) a great place to play pieces like this amd prepare well for life. Plus the Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays regularly on campus.
Im literally playing this piece from the exact same city! That's crazy
I made it into honor band for 8th grade and we played this song. I play bass clarinet and this is such a beautiful piece. Complete goosebumps every time.
I played this song in wind ensemble and I've never felt the power of music until I played this and had tearing rolling down my face. I can still feel them coming while I'm listening to this.
I've been playing the saxophone since the fifth grade. My sophomore year of college, we played this piece as a nice relaxing tune, and I have to say this was my favorite song to have ever performed. Music is not about the complexity, it never should be.
Mr. Floyd is currently directing my county’s all county band and we’re playing this! It’s cool that he’s conducted it before. He also told us about this band
Mushyface 2000 wow I have all county today too and we’re playing this but mr Floyd isn’t conducting :(
This is one of the few pieces that never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Thank you Balmages and band :)
I played this song with Mr. Balmages directing us. It’s amazing how he can fine tune his own song.
My son played this in middle school and this song always provokes an emotional response. Such a beautiful job!
To all of the middle school kids who have play this piece kudos to you if you guys sound like that. Even though the music itself is easy, the blend and balance of every instrument takes a lot of skill. Crescendos and decrescendos can get very tricky in a piece like this.
I am in 8th grade band, I play the clarinet and we just played this song today for a band contest at a different school, and we one first place. This song is so cool and I wanted to hear it again so here I am :)
This piece of music really takes me back to my Junior year of High school. I got to play this at our UIL competition last year, and I had chills just now listening to it. The first time I played it, I was badly in chills, because at the time, my grandmother was at the hospital, but she passed a week later. This song reminds me of her everytime I play it, or even listen to it. I played the 2nd trombone part. Keep up the good work!
This sounds fuller and more beautiful than the professional recording
It would be a mistake to call this a simple piece. The harmonies are very rich and complex. Like fine wine or really good chili.
It is a great piece for young musicians. It shows how beautiful music, your music, can be without being technical, or lighting fast.
As a "mature" musician: wow.
I'm in 7th grade honor band and I play vibraphone. My God, this song is so pretty.
me and my band actually played the world premier of this song because balmages wanted us to
Flarfl Spice Proof?
Flarfl Spice ^^^
Flarfl Spice ^^^
Flarfl Spice my band and I
(X) Doubt
Congratulations to Dr. Floyd (Director) for having the greatest taste in music. Easily "One of the Greats."
This takes me back, I played this in high school and I remember looking up at my parents and my mom was crying because it was my last year and the piece was so beautiful. Thank you
I love it how it grows and then it goes into suspension it's EPIC
I’m a 13 your old band student and I can’t wait to perform this song next year in my 8 th grade band.
Love the bass clarinet in this
Yesss I played bass clarinet for this song in band and I had so much fun
Played this for TMEA, such a beautiful piece!!
We are playing this song in band and it is absolutely gorgeous. Love it
I PLAYING THAT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
SAAAAME!
SAAAAAAME!!
It's awesome
Subscribe plz
Same
just realized ive had private lessons from the first chait trumpet player here. and had a teacher in the french hord section in Elgin Highschool, and have had the Austin Symphony Director teach us in the 5a region band.
This will be playing at my final concert for 7th grade. Hope it goes well
I’m playing this for band and this piece is so beautiful
Just performed this at DSO, great piece
Wow! I was in the audience. The Sousa band did amazing.
@@32123ABCBA this week? I was in the Sousa
@@mutedlion74 yes, Monday. My grandson is in Sousa.
@@32123ABCBA cool!
Mr. Balmages conducted the ventura county honor band 2018 and it was a huge honor. He is such a genius and the whole time i constantly amazed by him after playing so many of his pieces
Every time I play this song in band I get really sad and depressed because playing this song hits hard
I am presently assisting a Catholic elementary school band director and he has elected to challenge the kids with this piece.
All of the fast pieces are coming together nicely; but, this one is a bit daunting and we shall see how it progresses over the next couple weeks.
I pray it happens because this music is so uplifting.🙏
I actually had the honor to have brian balmages conduct us for this piece
Laser Cat No way. My dream is to meet him. Lucky
Oh gosh I so love a symphonic band. Brings me back to my school days, and there is no sound so glorious. Wonderful job, ASB!
I'm playing this in high school band! This is one of my favorite pieces so far! Thank you to my band teacher for picking this piece!!
I'm playing this in my varsity Jr high band and it sounds so amazing and makes me want to cry
Nice I'm doing this for my 8th grade spring concert.
I get to play this for my middle school district band and i am soooooo excited this pice is sooo beautiful
We played this in Ventura county honor band and it was really amazing because we actually had the opportunity to work with Mr. Balmages
My band is the first band to play at NCMEA (North Carolina Music Educators Association) within 35 years!! And we are playing this. (We are the first middle school band that is not a magnet or charter to do this!!)
Sarah Cash we are a rachet publec school in the hood in Arizona but have the best director in Iowa.
This is a beautiful and colorful piece. I've listened to it everyday since my friend mentioned it last week. I'm praying my group will be able to match the beauty of this piece
I'm playing this today.
I get nauseous listening to this because I know I’ll have to play this soon. BUT on the good side the performance was beautiful
This music is very soothing, rich harmonically. Beatiful ! And very well played with feeling. Quite evocative.
I'm so exited to play this at Opry Mills.
played this piece and it was my favorite it really gives u the feels love it
played this in 7th grade 😭 i love this sm
I'm playing trumpet 2 for this. And I love playing it
Go bass clarinet and baritone saxophone! Sorry bassoon, I don't play you yet.
I’m a bassoonist :d
@@n1ght.r1se37 same
Beautiful.
I'm playing this as a clarinet 2 tomorrow.
just amazing.
We were supposed to play this on our freshman band tour but now it's cancelled:(
Bro I played this in 6 grade 😭 It's beautiful. I played the flute and all the parts sounded amazing
My 8th grade class is playing this, im apart of the bassoon section, its surprisingly very difficult for how easy the rhythms are
2:55-2:57 gets me every time
Hi mr jedele it’s Bryce from honors band
I’m in 7th grade and I just played this today! It was really fun I was a 2nd trumpet player
I’m playing this in my middle school band and I’m having trouble so I came here
I play bass Trombone and I got the tuba part, around measure 37 I play SO LOUD. It's bass trombone heaven
I play bass clarinet and I think I had the tuba part last year. Formula: Heaven=Low+Loud
Alan Mayagoitia-Sixtos I play contrabass clarinet I'm in the 8 grade and 14 it's pretty cool
And Heres an actual Tuba Player! Im doing this Peice this Saturday!
Just ended my band career in high school. I played trumpet for 4~ years until 10th grade. The only reason I quit was because of marching band conflicting with JROTC, and many others issues regarding times and meets. I would still love to play concert band and jazz band some time though.
Keep playing if you can. I played in HS and college bands, then served in the the U.S. Navy for 30 years (active and reserve). I really didn't have much time or opportunity to play. I joined ASB after I retired, and it's been a wonderful experience. (I'm the string bass player in the back.)
Wow! Amazing
im playing this song at a concert in three days. I have timpani and its going good but i keep missing beat 1 in certain parts and im nervous. wish me luck yall
I have to play this for my middle school band, and I play the 1st trumpet part
Played this is middle school honour band this year as a clarinet 2 and on the first note I accidentally played a high D instead of a low G
Also Not Cat feels bad man
We played this for concert assessment and got a one on it. (trumpet here)
I've played in that concert hall for region band
From 2:25 on is what everyone should be here for
I am playing thus in band and we got to video chat with the composer of this song
I played this in 7th grade. It was quite fun.
Lovely
I play this monday wish me luck this song allong with path finders and beyond the void. Can I get the sheet music
Doing this piece in almost 2 week and as an only flute, I'm kinda nervous.
I’m in junior high and I have to play this pice.
4:11 if you open up your mind (to see what’s inside)
dude i love that french horn chord right there it is so YES
To my class, hi!!
#measure 37trumpetsunite
Playing for Honor Band Auditions - any tips?
Crash cymbals? Anyone?
Interesting, is there a Orchestra version of this?
This song is so easy
In Ann Richards Steam Academy
Bassoons in the thumbnail my dream is complete 😍
The build up starting at 4:00 is so ridiculous to me. How can something sound that good???
we played this for concert assessment and they are going wayyyyyyy too fast
I think they mean their band played it way too fast
Trumpets really playing to the ants rn
this is what we are playing as 8th graders
It’s a great price and they did amazingly but I wish the sections sounded more together and in sync
😢
Playing this For Middle School Band ☺️ #goflutes Like if your a flute 🎶
Claudia R I'm a clarinet but I still liked cause my middle school honor band is playing this too
Dislike if you want to dislike
Also Not Cat honor band? Y if a middle school band alone could play this
Go Oboes
1:02 cough lol
#Euphsrunthispeice
#Euphgang
I play the trumpet part of this and I don't play much at all
Beyond Vortex 2:54 your kidding right?! That's the best part I've heard for Trumpets!
DefiniteLemon I didn't say it sounded bad I just said that you don't play much
I choose a tuba
Go flutes, oboes and clarinets 😄
i don't get why people think this is beautiful. We play this in our advanced band and it sounds like crap there are notes all over the place that don't blend and it is not "rippling watercolors"