SKU: CY.CC5007
ISBN 9790530111253. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
The March from the Second Suite in F for Military Band (Op. 28, No. 2) by Gustav Holst is a staple of the concert band repertoire. Andrew Poirier has masterfully arranged this band classic for trombone quintet (alto, 3 tenor, bass), complete with optional euphonium solo as in Holst's original. This English folk song laden gem of about 4 1/2 minutes is sure to delight audiences and is suitable for advanced performers. This arrangement of the Holst March can be heard below and in its entirety on iTromboni's recently released third album: T'Anguish.
SKU: CY.CC2838
Mercury, The Winged Messenger, written in 1916 is the 3rd movement of Gustav Holst's iconic 7-movement suite. It is light, flitting and scherzando in style. Mr. Sauer has used a very ingenious scoring technique for the brass to keep the music flowing for the very fast, long phrases used by the composer.* 4 minutes in length for advanced performers.Instrumentation is for:4 Trumpets in C (1st part includes Piccolo)4 Horns 3 Trombones Euphonium (Tenor Tuba), 2 Tubas Timpani and GlockenspielMr. Sauer has also transcribed other selections (also available on this site) from Holst's Planets Suite including:Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and Uranus.
SKU: CY.CC2436
Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age, from Holst's immortal music, The Planets, brings magic from the score into the concert hall. Holst has written a score and Ralph Sauer has transcribed it in such a way, that the lugubrious tempo and tragic mood are perfectly meshed for 16 part Brass Ensemble with Timpani and Bells.
SKU: CY.CC2762
The Evening-Watch was written in 1925, when Holst lived in Thaxted, England having had to temporarily leave his teaching duties because of overwork and illness. This setting of Henry Vaughan's ‘Dialogue between the Body and the Soul' was too austere for listeners of its day and it remained out of print for thirty years, until 1965. Its mood of calm strength and passionate resignation sounds as if it belongs to the 1960's. This beautiful arrangement for 8-part trombone choir by Ronald Baron seems altogether appropriate given the instrument's vocal character, its frequent use for music at funerals and Holst's other musical passion; his short career as a trombonist.The 4 minute piece is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2945
ISBN 9790530057643.
Holst's 7-movement Suite, The Planets was written between 1914-16 and its first version was scored for two pianos except for the Neptune movement, which was written for organ alone. The music is the first ever composed with a fade-away ending using a womens' chorus. Later, Holst completed his orchestration of the 7-movement Suite, which has become one of the most popular works in the repertoire.Mr. Sauer has brilliantly scored this movement of about nine minutes in length for 14-part brass ensemble with Timpani and Glockenspiel. This concludes his arranging of the complete suite for Large Brass Ensemble. The entire 7-movement Suite is also available for sale as a complete set on our website.Instrumentation is for:4 Trumpets in C4 Horns in F3 TrombonesEuphonium, TubaTimpani and GlockenspielThis music is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2450
Uranus, The Magician, from Holst's immortal music, The Planets, brings magic from the score into the concert hall. Holst has written a score and Ralph Sauer has transcribed it in such a way, that the frightening sounds, harmonies and quirky dance-like rhythms are perfectly meshed for 17 part Brass Ensemble with Timpani and Percussion.
SKU: CR.977869
ISBN 9780758665850. 8.5 X 11 inches.
The hymn tunes of master composers such as Thomas Tallis (TALLIS' CANON), Jean Sibelius (FINLANDIA), and Gustav Holst (THAXTED) are featured in this exceptional collection of piano settings. The hymn settings have been written by modern-day composers in a variety of styles, forms, and techniques. This collection will be sought after by students, teachers, and church musicians, and is great for creative use in both recitals and worship.
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SKU: CY.CC2836
Venus, The Bringer of Peace, written in 1914 is the 2nd movement of Holst's great 7-movement orchestral work entitled “The Planetsâ€Â. It sounds sublime, mysterious and sensual.Mr. Sauer's brilliant 8 1/2 minute arrangement is scored for a 14-piece Brass Ensemble and Glockenspiel and is appropriate for advanced performers.Instrumentation is for:3 Trumpets in B-flat, Flugelhorn in B-flat4 Horns3 TrombonesEuphonium, 2 TubasGlockenspiel.
SKU: CY.CC2638
The Planets is Holst's most famous work and the iconic 5/4 movement Mars, The Bringer of War, the most well known in the orchestral suite. Randall Malmstrom has written a most exciting arrangement of the movement for 8-part low brass ensemble with optional Timpani for advanced performers.Instrumentation is flexible: Alto Trombone, Tenor Trombone, Tenor Tuba, Bass Trombone, Contrabass Trombone and Bass Tuba can be used along with the optional Timpani part.This arrangement is a must on your next program!
SKU: CY.CC3165
ISBN 9790530111352. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Randy Malmstrom continues with another great arrangement from Holst's Planets Suite with the movement of Uranus The Magician for 8-part Trombone Ensemble. This music is appropriate for advanced performers and is about 4 minutes in length.
SKU: FJ.ST6459S
English.
This arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter captures the sentiment of the holidays by placing Holst's beautiful melody in a lush string orchestra atmosphere. Each section contributes with lyrical motives and nuanced harmonies while students have the opportunity to practice bow distribution, tone, and balance.
About FJH Developing Strings
Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5
SKU: CY.CC2982
ISBN 9790530058015.
In the Bleak Midwinter is a Christmas carol based on a poem by Christina Rossetti, published in 1872. Holst set it to music in 1906 and it has become the most popular of the many settings.Matt McCrady's fine arrangement for Brass Quintet is tender and rich in sound, appropriate for moderately advanced performers and is about 5 minutes in length.Instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets in B-flat, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba.The beautifully performed audio sample below is from the Pinnacle Brass album The Earth Shall Ring.
SKU: FJ.ST6459
UPC: 241444389492. English.
SKU: CY.CC2840
Venus and Mercury movements from the Planets Suite are now available for sale to supplement your present package of 4 movements, or just to order the two movements alone.Brilliantly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 14-part Brass Ensemble and Percussion, these two movements will finish off your collection perfectly, or make a lovely 15 minute mini-suite.This package has been discounted from purchasing the movements separately.For advanced performers.Instrumentation is for:4 Trumpets in C (parts include Piccolo and Flugelhorn in B-flat)4 Horns 3 Trombones Euphonium (Tenor Tuba), 2 TubasTimpani and Glockenspiel.
SKU: KJ.WB532
UPC: 084027053157.
With a tip of the hat to Gustav Holst and Mars from The Planets, composer Ryan Nowlinâ??s Mission to Mars depicts the fear, anxiety, and exhilaration of discovery and exploration that future astronauts might experience on their way to the Red Planet. This energetic tone poem in ¾ sits securely under the fingers of each instrument and allows each section of your developing band to showcase their abilities. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 22.
About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance
Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method./Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.
