Baritone Horn solo - National Youth Brass Band of Scotland

[ForresterModern]

Absolutely fantastic performance on a less than commonly known or soloed instrument. And the particular range of this piece is in the upper registers for the baritone, fairly challenging for even very experienced players. Conductor looks grand in what appears to be his Douglas kilt.

I too played brass from the time I was 8 until 18---trumpet, french horn, baritone horn (the american hybrid version) and euphonium, including multiple solos of shorter pieces and small quartet performances spread over that 10 years. Being one of four kids of a career musician and music teacher does that to you, but sometimes also makes one decide to put it down just when you are hitting your best abilities---in my case at age 18 as part of my teen to adult rebellion. I do miss it, though. Especially when I hear pieces like this.

Thank you very much for posting this, and reviving a nice string of memories.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

It seems Katrina Marzella just goes from strength to strength. Her bio on the Black Dyke Band site itemizes her multiple back-to-back soloist awards, and how "she studied at Postgraduate Level at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. She graduated with a distinction in performance and received the Harry Mortimer Award as the Brass Student of the Year in 2006. She also an honours graduate of the University of Glasgow, where she read a degree in law. She has recently completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law and now works as a trainee solicitor with Weightmans LLP in Manchester."

[Tobus]

Absolutely fantastic performance on a less than commonly known or soloed instrument. And the particular range of this piece is in the upper registers for the baritone, fairly challenging for even very experienced players. Conductor looks grand in what appears to be his Douglas kilt.

I too played brass from the time I was 8 until 18---trumpet, french horn, baritone horn (the american hybrid version) and euphonium, including multiple solos of shorter pieces and small quartet performances spread over that 10 years. Being one of four kids of a career musician and music teacher does that to you, but sometimes also makes one decide to put it down just when you are hitting your best abilities---in my case at age 18 as part of my teen to adult rebellion. I do miss it, though. Especially when I hear pieces like this.

Thank you very much for posting this, and reviving a nice string of memories.

Heh, baritone was my instrument all through Junior High and High School. I was always first chair, and I placed 3rd in state competition with that instrument. What's funny is that even today, over 20 years later, when I hear music, I still finger the notes with my right hand as if I were playing the baritone.

She does play it beautifully, I must admit! Nice tremolo to the lingering notes, and she makes the music really flow.