UMich Symphony Band - Ron Nelson - Rocky Point Holiday (1966)

University of Michigan Symphony Band
Rocky Point Holiday (1966)
Ron Nelson

Michael Haithcock, conductor

September 28, 2018
Hill Auditorium
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

recorded and filmed by
Dave Schall and Cory Robinson

[LyleFrancisDelp]

Sam Houston State University Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Ralph Mills played this just as well back in 1982. Michael Haithcock almost certainly knew Dr. Mills at the time...as he was director of the Baylor University Wind Ensemble at the time.

[ClarinetHero]

Fantastic! I performed this piece just last night (10/22) with the Medalist Concert Band from Bloomington, Minnesota. Coincidentally, RPH was commissioned for a University of Minnesota Bands trip to the Soviet Union in 1968, by their beloved band director, the late Frank Bencrisutto. #DOCTORBEN ❤️

[Exploringwithmaverick]

when i was younger in highschool i played this in marching band for a competition show in 2010

[minayito]

I agree with Aaron about not liking the slow tempo, but the powerful sound makes up for it.

[dingusdingus]

@ClarinetHero I used to listen to the u of m cbe rehearse this at northrop auditorium back in the 70s. This is the same tempo dr. Ben took. Yeah we all loved him. His enthusiasm was infectious. One year we did a massed bands concert with more than 300 of us on stage, it was a hoot, I think it was '75. He got fred Fennell to come and guest conduct, and we did a transcription of tannhauser overture. Was very inspiring when the bones stood up at the finale and cut loose. Sure wish I could get a recording of the event...

[williamphillips]

Great job! Would love to hear you guys play Nelson's Passacaglia!...and this tempo is a solid, clean tempo-brings out all of the sounds and colors much more clearly...

[kaluw]

@Bryan Cavitt: Allegro Vivace is more a style than a tempo perse (although part of a style IS a tempo). It is up to the interpreter (in this case, the conductor) to decide how to, well, interpret the style to best fit the music being played.

[richardragusa]

Found this video because I was so impressed with the way The Cadets did this song during the 2021 DCI tour. It was great hearing this song with the additional sound of the woodwind section. Thanks for posting

[jeffs]

Boy the sound in that hall is terrific! A conservative tempo to some degree, but superbly played and directed.

[KurtSelf]

I don't know what the tempo marking is on the score... but I've play this many times at about this same tempo. Doesn't *seem* too slow, to me. (Your mileage may vary, not valid in Alaska or Hawaii, see your dealer for details.. <-- my disclaimer )

[eliiphim]

this piece is nearly impossible at full tempo so i don’t blame them for slowing it down