Mr. Smith, it's such a wonderful privilege to be able to listen to you explaining this piece. I've never played any of your music, but I've conducted a few of them, including "The Divine Comedy". Anyway, my great grandfather was a Korean War veteran himself. He was one of the most influential men I've ever gotten to know. He passed away in November of 2021 (Thanksgiving Day, to be exact), at age 91. I miss him dearly, and I had the honor of being one of the speakers at the funeral. Thank you for writing "Inchon", as it now has a meaning to not just me, but my family in its entirety.
I got to play under your directing in the 2004 Dixie Summer Band Camp at the University of Central Arkansas as 1st band 1st chair Euphonium. You picked me as Best Male Musician that year, which was a complete shock that I was not ready for. This is and will always be one of my favorite pieces to play. After the first time we (as the full band) played through this piece, I had goosebumps running down my arms. After nearly 20 years since I was directed by you, I have always wondered. Did you ever take my input to cut up little metal pipes to fall on the ground (stage) to sound like bullet casings from the machine guns (snare drums) just to see if it would give the illusion of the gunner shooting from the helicopters? Side note: Stewart Wright from the Bryant School District in Bryant, Arkansas was my favorite director from Middle School to Junior High (even in High School even though he didn't teach those classes). He was the one who taught us about your music. Edit: I just looked it up. I had no idea you had passed away last year. Prayers to your family and friends and all the musicians that you have reached throughout the years with your music. RIP RWS
I love Inchon so much. I was browsing the Alfred Website when I found this piece and when I looked at the score and listened to the piece it sounded so cool! Very nice piece writing Mr. Smith! By the way I play Eb Contralto Clarinet.
Mr. Smith, it's such a wonderful privilege to be able to listen to you explaining this piece. I've never played any of your music, but I've conducted a few of them, including "The Divine Comedy". Anyway, my great grandfather was a Korean War veteran himself. He was one of the most influential men I've ever gotten to know. He passed away in November of 2021 (Thanksgiving Day, to be exact), at age 91. I miss him dearly, and I had the honor of being one of the speakers at the funeral. Thank you for writing "Inchon", as it now has a meaning to not just me, but my family in its entirety.
My favorite composer of all times! I love your arrangements, I speak so highly of you.
Thanks Aaron!
I was so fortunate to play in your band as a flutist at James Madison University. You are awesome!
I got to play under your directing in the 2004 Dixie Summer Band Camp at the University of Central Arkansas as 1st band 1st chair Euphonium. You picked me as Best Male Musician that year, which was a complete shock that I was not ready for. This is and will always be one of my favorite pieces to play. After the first time we (as the full band) played through this piece, I had goosebumps running down my arms. After nearly 20 years since I was directed by you, I have always wondered. Did you ever take my input to cut up little metal pipes to fall on the ground (stage) to sound like bullet casings from the machine guns (snare drums) just to see if it would give the illusion of the gunner shooting from the helicopters?
Side note: Stewart Wright from the Bryant School District in Bryant, Arkansas was my favorite director from Middle School to Junior High (even in High School even though he didn't teach those classes). He was the one who taught us about your music.
Edit: I just looked it up. I had no idea you had passed away last year. Prayers to your family and friends and all the musicians that you have reached throughout the years with your music.
RIP RWS
I played this piece in high school and i still shudder and get goosebumps when i hear it.
I love Inchon so much. I was browsing the Alfred Website when I found this piece and when I looked at the score and listened to the piece it sounded so cool! Very nice piece writing Mr. Smith! By the way I play Eb Contralto Clarinet.
Hi Mr. Smith! I'm Isaac, second chair Euphonium from OBDA select band Hawaii. Hope you're doing well and God bless!
Good to hear from you Isaac