St. Paul’s Suite for Brass Ensemble by Gustav Holst Brass Ensemble - Sheet Music

By Gustav Holst

Holst's St. Paul's Suite has been transcribed for 10 part Brass Ensemble (double Brass quintet) by James Haynor. This four movement work is a classic originally written in 1912 for string orchestra and is named after the "St. Paul's Girls' School" in the UK where Holst was Music Director for almost 30 years. He later added wind parts to allow more of his students to participate. The four movements are titled as follows: I. Jig: Vivace (alternating between 6/8 and 9/8 time II. Ostinato: Presto III. Intermezzo: Andante con moto IV. Finale (The Dargason): Allegro (arranged from the "Fantasia on the Dargason" from his Second Suite in F for Military Band) This transcription is scored for the following instruments: 4 Trumpets in C (Bb parts are also supplied) 2 Horns 2 Trombones 2 Tubas The complete work is over 13 minutes in length for advanced performers. This work would be a major addition to a concert or recital.

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Summary
Ensembles:
Brass Ensemble
Genres:
Romantic Period 20th Century
Composers:
Gustav Holst
Publishers:
Cherry Classics
Format:
Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Advanced
Musical forms:
Suite
Artist:
Gustav Holst
Usages:
Saints' Days
Shipping Weight:
0.34 pounds
Detailed Description
Brass Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC2396

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by James Haynor. British early 20th cent. Full score & set of parts. Cherry Classics #CC2396. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2396).

Holst's St. Paul's Suite has been transcribed for 10 part Brass Ensemble (double Brass quintet) by James Haynor. This four movement work is a classic originally written in 1912 for string orchestra and is named after the "St. Paul's Girls' School" in the UK where Holst was Music Director for almost 30 years. He later added wind parts to allow more of his students to participate.


The four movements are titled as follows:

I. Jig: Vivace (alternating between 6/8 and 9/8 time

II. Ostinato: Presto

III. Intermezzo: Andante con moto

IV. Finale (The Dargason): Allegro (arranged from the "Fantasia on the Dargason" from his Second Suite in F for Military Band)


This transcription is scored for the following instruments:


4 Trumpets in C (Bb parts are also supplied)

2 Horns

2 Trombones

2 Tubas


The complete work is over 13 minutes in length for advanced performers.
This work would be a major addition to a concert or recital.

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