Venus by Gustav Holst Marching Band - Sheet Music
By Gustav HolstDelicate and beautifully scored change of pace.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Marching Band
- Genres:
- Romantic Period 20th Century
- Composers:
- Gustav Holst
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - 1St Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 1St Trombone - 8 1 - 2Nd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - 2Nd Trombone - 8 1 - 3Rd Bb Trumpet - 8 1 - Aux Percussion - 2 1 - Baritone B.C. - 4 1 - Baritone T.C. - 4 1 - Bb Clarinet - 16 1 - Bb Horn/Flugelhorn - 4 1 - Bb Tenor Sax - 4 1 - Cymbals - 4 1 - Eb Alto Sax - 8 1 - Eb Baritone Sax - 2 1 - Electric Bass - 2 1 - F Horn - 8 1 - Flute/Piccolo - 16 4 - Full Score - 1 2 - Keyboard Percussion - 4 1 - Multiple Bass Drums - 4 1 - Snare Drum - 8 1 - Tuba - 8
- UPC:
- 073999444391
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Gustav Holst
- Arrangers:
- Jay Bocook
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 6.75x10.5x0.351 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.86 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.3744439
Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Jay Bocook. Performance/Easy Limited Edition. Classical. Softcover. Hal Leonard #3744439. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.3744439).UPC: 073999444391. 6.75x10.5x0.351 inches.
Delicate and beautifully scored change of pace.
Song List
Venus
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- Artists:
- Gustav Holst Jay Bocook
- Ensemble:
- Marching Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
This Grade 3-4 arrangement of Holst's 'Venus' by Jay Bocook is a fantastic addition for school bands. The scoring is clear and balanced, making it ideal for teaching melodic phrasing and blend within a marching ensemble. Hal Leonard's print quality ensures easy readability, helping students focus on the delicate nuances. A truly valuable piece for developing musicality.
David K.
Dec 16, 2025
Jay Bocook's arrangement of 'Venus' for marching band is exactly what you'd expect from Hal Leonard: well-crafted and practical. The Grade 3-4 difficulty makes it accessible for most groups, and the 'delicate and beautifully scored change of pace' description holds true. Parts are clear, enabling quick learning and a polished performance for any field show or event.
Marcus J.
Dec 15, 2025
Jay Bocook's arrangement of 'Venus' demonstrates excellent part writing and textural consideration for marching band. The instrumentation is well-balanced, ensuring each section has meaningful contributions without overwhelming the delicate melodies. It truly supports the overall harmonic and melodic flow, creating that 'beautifully scored change of pace' essential for a nuanced performance.
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This score is ideal for School or Community Wind Ensembles, Marching Bands, and Conductors. The full ensemble arrangement is perfect for large-scale performances, allowing musicians to enjoy a high visibility, professionally presented rendition of Holst's 'The Planets' by Jay Bocook.
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