Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1314757 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century,Chamber,Patriotic. 8 pages. RayThompsonMusic #903534. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1314757). Arranged  wind quintet.I Vow to Thee, My Country is a British patriotic hymn, created in 1921, when music by Gustav Holst had a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to it. The music originated as a wordless melody, which Holst later named Thaxted, taken from the Jupiter movement of Holst's 1917 suite The Planets. The tune is used forWorld in Union – the anthem with lyrics by Charlie Skarbek, introduced at the 1991 Rugby World Cup.It has been used for many other Christian Hymns.Notable examples are:O God Beyond All Praising – Michael Perry, 1982.We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God – a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudamus by Stephen P. Starke in the 2006 Lutheran Service BookThe Answer – song with lyrics by Corrinne May, which appears on her fourth album, The Gift.For the Splendor of Creation – a hymn sung at Harvard Universitycommencement ceremonies.Building the Kingdom – a recessional hymn sung at St Aloysius College.O Spirit All-Embracing – Delores Dufner, 1995.This is my arrangement for wind quintet of Gustav Holst's orchestral arrangement.It has an opening section, before the melody begins.Check out my other Holst arrangements.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.713823 By EnsembleSheetMusic. By Sjoerd van der Veen. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. Patriotic,Renaissance,Traditional. 6 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #322359. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.713823). Wilhelmus van Nassouwe, usually known just as Wilhelmus is the national anthem of both the Netherlands and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It dates back to at least 1572, making it the oldest national anthem in use today, provided that the latter is defined as consisting of both a melody and lyrics. Although Wilhelmus was not recognized as the official national anthem until 1932, it has always been popular with parts of the Dutch population and resurfaced on several occasions in the course of Dutch history before gaining its present status. It was also the anthem of the Netherlands Antilles from 1954 to 1964. arranged for woodwind quintet Flute - Oboe - Clarinet - Horn - Bassoon.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416427 By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 11 pages. Glauco Fernandes #998108. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1416427). Discover the enchanting beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the captivating soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that has won the hearts of the world and the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.Our score features an exclusive chamber music arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginning students to experienced teachers and professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, ensuring that musicians of all ages and abilities can experience the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.Ideal for classroom performances, concerts, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to capture your audience's imagination, whether in an educational setting or on a broader stage.Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging students to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416429 By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 11 pages. Glauco Fernandes #998110. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1416429). Discover the enchanting beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the captivating soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that has won the hearts of the world and the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.Our score features an exclusive chamber music arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginning students to experienced teachers and professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, ensuring that musicians of all ages and abilities can experience the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.Ideal for classroom performances, concerts, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to capture your audience's imagination, whether in an educational setting or on a broader stage.Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging students to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416431 By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 9 pages. Glauco Fernandes #998112. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1416431). Discover the enchanting beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the captivating soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that has won the hearts of the world and the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.Our score features an exclusive chamber music arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginning students to experienced teachers and professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, ensuring that musicians of all ages and abilities can experience the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.Ideal for classroom performances, concerts, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to capture your audience's imagination, whether in an educational setting or on a broader stage.Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging students to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416433 By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 9 pages. Glauco Fernandes #998114. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1416433). Discover the enchanting beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the captivating soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that has won the hearts of the world and the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.Our score features an exclusive chamber music arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginning students to experienced teachers and professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, ensuring that musicians of all ages and abilities can experience the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.Ideal for classroom performances, concerts, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to capture your audience's imagination, whether in an educational setting or on a broader stage.Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging students to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1130495 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Hugh Levey. Chamber,Classical,Halloween,Holiday,Romantic Period. 53 pages. Woodwindly.com #730809. Published by woodwindly.com (A0.1130495). Wind Quintet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon) This wind quintet version of Schubert's Erl-King is equally at home as a standard recital piece or used as a piece of ghostly music at Halloween. Erlkönig (The Erl-King) is a dramatic poem by the famous German writer and poet, Goethe, written in 1782. Although it has been set to music by many composers, the most well-known is the 1815 setting by Franz Schubert for voice and piano. The Erl-King is a challenging work for the singer because they must portray four distinct characters; narrator, father, son and the Erlkönig himself. Schubert's writing is different for each character in terms of pitch, harmony, rhythm, key (major and/or minor), and melodic shape. Singers usually alter the timbre of their voice to emphasise the different roles. In this arrangement for wind quintet, the arranger takes the timbre differences a step further by assigning the characters to different instruments in the quintet. The flute plays the role of narrator, the clarinet is the anxious son, the horn plays the reassuring ( but then worried) father, and the oboe plays the Erlkönig with his beautiful enticing melodies that try to lead the boy astray. The bassoon plays the rumbling and troubling bass line that helps set the mood.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813698 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,Standards,Wedding,World. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6473997. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813698). I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted) (Bb) (Woodwind Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country, a hymn tune based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for church services, especially Weddings and Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. However, if you are looking to perform this selection for concerts or recitals, I would suggest you look for the arrangement of Jupiter (Andante Maestoso from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets), also by Regis Bookshar. These arrangements are suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing these selections as well. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions.The Planets, written between 1914 and 1917 by the English composer Gustav Holst, premiered at the Queen's Hall in London, on September 29, 1918 for an invited audience of about 250 people. In the fourth movement, Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst portrays Jupiter's supposedly characteristic abundance of life and vitality. Nobility and generosity are allegedly characteristics of those born under Jupiter, and in the slower, middle section marked Andante Maestoso, perhaps the most well-known theme from The Planets (and the theme on which this arrangement is based), Holst provides a broad tune embodying these traits. In 1921, Holst adapted the theme to fit the patriotic poem I Vow to Thee, My Country by Cecil Spring Rice, and was written as a unison song with orchestra. It did not appear as the hymn tune until 1926, when Holst harmonized this melody, named Thaxted, named after the English village where he had lived for many years. Holst's friend Ralph Vaughan Williams included it in Songs of Praise. It has since been performed at numerous occasions, most notably for the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and also at the funerals of Princess Diana in 1997, Margaret Thatcher in 2013 and Senator John McCain where it was performed at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In addition to being used as the melody for the solemn, patriotic hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country, other settings of this hymn tune also include O God, Beyond All Praising, by Michael Perry in 1982, O Spirit All Embracing by Delores Dufner in 1995 and We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God, a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudemus by Stephen P. Starke in 1999.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to the Trumpet Quintet version and this version for a Woodwind Quintet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet (which has the lead), 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection. There are Quintets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this beautiful arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jup.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813700 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,Standards,Wedding,World. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6474009. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813700). I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted) (Bb) (Woodwind Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country, a hymn tune based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for church services, especially Weddings and Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. However, if you are looking to perform this selection for concerts or recitals, I would suggest you look for the arrangement of Jupiter (Andante Maestoso from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets), also by Regis Bookshar. These arrangements are suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing these selections as well. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions.The Planets, written between 1914 and 1917 by the English composer Gustav Holst, premiered at the Queen's Hall in London, on September 29, 1918 for an invited audience of about 250 people. In the fourth movement, Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst portrays Jupiter's supposedly characteristic abundance of life and vitality. Nobility and generosity are allegedly characteristics of those born under Jupiter, and in the slower, middle section marked Andante Maestoso, perhaps the most well-known theme from The Planets (and the theme on which this arrangement is based), Holst provides a broad tune embodying these traits. In 1921, Holst adapted the theme to fit the patriotic poem I Vow to Thee, My Country by Cecil Spring Rice, and was written as a unison song with orchestra. It did not appear as the hymn tune until 1926, when Holst harmonized this melody, named Thaxted, named after the English village where he had lived for many years. Holst's friend Ralph Vaughan Williams included it in Songs of Praise. It has since been performed at numerous occasions, most notably for the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and also at the funerals of Princess Diana in 1997, Margaret Thatcher in 2013 and Senator John McCain where it was performed at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In addition to being used as the melody for the solemn, patriotic hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country, other settings of this hymn tune also include O God, Beyond All Praising, by Michael Perry in 1982, O Spirit All Embracing by Delores Dufner in 1995 and We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God, a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudemus by Stephen P. Starke in 1999.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to the Trumpet Quintet version and this version for a Woodwind Quintet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe (which has the lead), 1 Clarinet, 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection. There are Quintets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this beautiful arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jup.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813697 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,Standards,Wedding,World. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6474001. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813697). I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted) (Bb) (Woodwind Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country, a hymn tune based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for church services, especially Weddings and Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. However, if you are looking to perform this selection for concerts or recitals, I would suggest you look for the arrangement of Jupiter (Andante Maestoso from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets), also by Regis Bookshar. These arrangements are suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing these selections as well. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions.The Planets, written between 1914 and 1917 by the English composer Gustav Holst, premiered at the Queen's Hall in London, on September 29, 1918 for an invited audience of about 250 people. In the fourth movement, Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst portrays Jupiter's supposedly characteristic abundance of life and vitality. Nobility and generosity are allegedly characteristics of those born under Jupiter, and in the slower, middle section marked Andante Maestoso, perhaps the most well-known theme from The Planets (and the theme on which this arrangement is based), Holst provides a broad tune embodying these traits. In 1921, Holst adapted the theme to fit the patriotic poem I Vow to Thee, My Country by Cecil Spring Rice, and was written as a unison song with orchestra. It did not appear as the hymn tune until 1926, when Holst harmonized this melody, named Thaxted, named after the English village where he had lived for many years. Holst's friend Ralph Vaughan Williams included it in Songs of Praise. It has since been performed at numerous occasions, most notably for the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and also at the funerals of Princess Diana in 1997, Margaret Thatcher in 2013 and Senator John McCain where it was performed at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In addition to being used as the melody for the solemn, patriotic hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country, other settings of this hymn tune also include O God, Beyond All Praising, by Michael Perry in 1982, O Spirit All Embracing by Delores Dufner in 1995 and We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God, a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudemus by Stephen P. Starke in 1999.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to the Trumpet Quintet version and this version for a Woodwind Quintet, consisting of 1 Flute (which has the lead), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection. There are Quintets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this beautiful arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jup.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813696 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,Standards,Wedding,World. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6473995. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813696). I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted) (Bb) (Woodwind Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country, a hymn tune based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for church services, especially Weddings and Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. However, if you are looking to perform this selection for concerts or recitals, I would suggest you look for the arrangement of Jupiter (Andante Maestoso from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets), also by Regis Bookshar. These arrangements are suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing these selections as well. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions.The Planets, written between 1914 and 1917 by the English composer Gustav Holst, premiered at the Queen's Hall in London, on September 29, 1918 for an invited audience of about 250 people. In the fourth movement, Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst portrays Jupiter's supposedly characteristic abundance of life and vitality. Nobility and generosity are allegedly characteristics of those born under Jupiter, and in the slower, middle section marked Andante Maestoso, perhaps the most well-known theme from The Planets (and the theme on which this arrangement is based), Holst provides a broad tune embodying these traits. In 1921, Holst adapted the theme to fit the patriotic poem I Vow to Thee, My Country by Cecil Spring Rice, and was written as a unison song with orchestra. It did not appear as the hymn tune until 1926, when Holst harmonized this melody, named Thaxted, named after the English village where he had lived for many years. Holst's friend Ralph Vaughan Williams included it in Songs of Praise. It has since been performed at numerous occasions, most notably for the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and also at the funerals of Princess Diana in 1997, Margaret Thatcher in 2013 and Senator John McCain where it was performed at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In addition to being used as the melody for the solemn, patriotic hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country, other settings of this hymn tune also include O God, Beyond All Praising, by Michael Perry in 1982, O Spirit All Embracing by Delores Dufner in 1995 and We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God, a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudemus by Stephen P. Starke in 1999.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to the Trumpet Quintet version and this version for a Woodwind Quintet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon (which has the lead), he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection. There are Quintets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this beautiful arrangement of I Vow to Thee, My Country based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jup.