I was in this show when I was a sophomore. On the snare line. I come back to this every now and then when I need a reminder that I know what it takes to be great, because I was a part of something great. Life defining experience. Thanks for posting this.
I was a freshman at Park Vista when I first saw this show. It not only motivated myself, but a whole class of students to strive to achieve this level of excellence. Fantastic show man. With appreciation from a Park Vista alumni. (2014-2018)
It blows me away that this band doesn’t win every year. They aren’t the loudest but their shows are always the most highly executed and thematically sound shows you ever see.
@@josephfarkas1639 As someone who was a part of that performance in 2018, I truly appreciate it! I was kind of sad we didn't place higher but I also was in a band that never made it past prelims for 2 years prior so, I was just happy to be there in the first place.
How does this group have so many members for a small sleepy Tampa suburb known for a history of sponge diving and Greek food? And they're superb as well. Who or what is responsible for this quality and quantity?
I went to Tarpon and performed in the band. The director is incredible. He leads a strong band boosters program and teaches a highly successful leadership course for the students. The participation of the parents have a huge impact on the success of the organization. The student leaders take a leadership course and the director heavily empowers them and gives them the authority to lead the quality of the culture and musical/ visual product to where it needs to be. He puts the power into the hands of the students while holding them accountable to maintain a high standard of excellence.
Copyright clearance is worked out months in advance, in the early planning phase. Can't afford it? Can't play it. Or in this case, can't afford it? Then adapt it until it's barely recognizable, then don't pay a dime. These arrangers are capable of original compositions, but those cost money too.
I was in this show when I was a sophomore. On the snare line. I come back to this every now and then when I need a reminder that I know what it takes to be great, because I was a part of something great. Life defining experience. Thanks for posting this.
I was a freshman at Park Vista when I first saw this show. It not only motivated myself, but a whole class of students to strive to achieve this level of excellence. Fantastic show man. With appreciation from a Park Vista alumni. (2014-2018)
Top 5 Bands of America show of all time
It blows me away that this band doesn’t win every year. They aren’t the loudest but their shows are always the most highly executed and thematically sound shows you ever see.
Completely agree!!! For sure should have won in 18 and placed top 3 this last GNs
@@josephfarkas1639 As someone who was a part of that performance in 2018, I truly appreciate it! I was kind of sad we didn't place higher but I also was in a band that never made it past prelims for 2 years prior so, I was just happy to be there in the first place.
I’m sorry I agree but there’s also just better high schools with better shows like vandy,Carmel, Hebron, Avon, broken arrow
I mean, fair enough, I do have a bit of bias lol
@@Thatonek1d123Tarpon Springs beat broken arrow this year
I remember seeing this live at Grand Nats. A buddy of mine was all in on Broken Arrow. I knew in my gut this was the winner. Incredible show.
i agree and remember. I was there too
I remember this show like it was yesterday I saw them in Atlanta. 10 years later I’m still in awe
That sax soloist fucking killed it
How does this group have so many members for a small sleepy Tampa suburb known for a history of sponge diving and Greek food? And they're superb as well. Who or what is responsible for this quality and quantity?
They’re a magnet program so they get kids all across pinellas county
Tarpons springs is a conservatory of the arts. So it’s a performing arts high school! That’s why they have quite a few AMAZINGLY talented students!
I went to Tarpon and performed in the band. The director is incredible. He leads a strong band boosters program and teaches a highly successful leadership course for the students. The participation of the parents have a huge impact on the success of the organization. The student leaders take a leadership course and the director heavily empowers them and gives them the authority to lead the quality of the culture and musical/ visual product to where it needs to be. He puts the power into the hands of the students while holding them accountable to maintain a high standard of excellence.
Have any of the students gone on to schools like Juilliard? I'm sure some, no?
@@AJMundell Sounds fantastic. Thank you.
Man how many props do they bring out? xD They got girls swinging lifeless out here too.
Anyone know the musical selections used in the show? Only one I know of hindemith’s symphony in b-flat
Opening moment is Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copeland. Also samples Human by Christina Perri. Not sure of others.
Do you have Tarpon 2013??
Gosh I wish I could see that again
They actually had to mute a part of the show due to copyright??
Copyright clearance is worked out months in advance, in the early planning phase. Can't afford it? Can't play it. Or in this case, can't afford it? Then adapt it until it's barely recognizable, then don't pay a dime. These arrangers are capable of original compositions, but those cost money too.
@@jesuspectre9883wait but we can still hear the sound I don’t get it