Jupiter from the Planet Suite

£15.00

This Holstfavourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan.  As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment.  The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.

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Programme notes:
The hauntingly beautiful theme from Jupiter, from The Planets Suite has a rare quality expressing both optimism and dignity which makes it a popular choice for many formal public events such as opening and award ceremonies.

The tune is originally found in the Jupiter movement from the large-scale work for orchestra called The Planets Suite’. Written by the English composer Gustav Holt The Planets Suite is thought to be his finest work.

The theme has a steady 3/4 rhythm which provides a contrast in terms of tempo and meter to the rest of the movement, and has been made popular as a patriotic song called ‘I vow to Thee My Country’.

Performance notes:
This arrangement makes use of a gradual increase in dynamics, beginning p and ending ff.  With this gradual increase in dynamics is a gradual increase in the scoring starting off with only the lower instruments playing p and ending up with everyone playing ff.

The percussion part is very minimal in this arrangement (only 2 notes for the suspended cymbal) and is an optional part.

Just before the final chord there is a cut off marked in the parts. This may be a new concept for some inexperienced players so it should be fully explained by the conductor.

The Flexi-Collection Approach
Flexible scoring tailored to your needs – A perfect solution for expanding the repertoire of training and junior brass bands. The Flexi-Collection currently offers two series – Popular Classics and World Tour.  Based on four-part harmony, these collections provide groups with the advantage of complete flexibility when they may not be balanced. If players or instruments are missing, the show can still go on!

The Flexi-Collection – Popular Classics Series, encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.

The thoughtful scoring and arranging by Andrew Duncan now means that groups of all abilities have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment.

Available individually or as part of the money-saving Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Album.  Scored for Brass Band and supplied with additional Easy Bb, Easy Eb  and world parts – The Flexi-Collection offers flexibility in every sense of the word.

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Weight 0.5 kg
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