Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.792408
Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Angus Armstrong. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 110 pages. Gordon Cherry #4821533. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792408).
Holst's masterpiece, the Suite #1 in E-flat originally for Military Band has been brilliantly transcribed for 14 part Brass Ensemble, Timpani & Percussion by Angus Armstrong of the Capital Brass in Ottawa, Canada.
The work is in three movements: 1. Chaconne, 2. Intermezzo and 3. March, about 11 minutes in length total for advanced performers.
Instrumentation: Piccolo Trumpet, E-flat Trumpet, Trumpet 3 & 4 in Bb, Horns 1 & 2 in F, Trombones 1 & 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani/Triangle, Percussion 1 & 2.
This composition is a major work in the band repertoire and now that it is available for Brass Ensemble, it will become a must have for all.