The Planets I

Information

Inspired by Gustav Holst's Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars from the symphonic work - The Planets

Difficulty

Medium

Percussion

Yes / composed by Steven Deater

Time

7:03

  • $  850:  A set of wind scores/parts as is.
  • $2000:  A set of wind scores/parts with customization based on the band’s needs.
  • $  345:  A set of percussion scores/parts as is.
  • $1000:  A set of percussion scores/parts with customization based on the band’s needs.

Description

“The Planets”, is a programmatic suite seven parts, each musically describing the astrological and mythological associations of the seven planets known at that time, minus Earth. The first segment is “Uranus, the Magician”. Holst’s uses a comical orchestration to depict a bumbling sorcerer pulling off one last spell. The second segment is “Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity”. The heroic elements of the beginning contrasts with the noble hymn of the middle section. The third segment is “Mars, the Bringer of War”. It is a musical description of the War God, its hard rhythmic thrust suggesting both a gathering storm as well as a relentless juggernaut. This show is the perfect setting for your band’s “Space” show.

URANUS

JUPITER

MARS

Winds

  • Flute
  • Clarinet 1, 2
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Alto Sax
  • Tenor Sax
  • Bari Sax
  • Trumpet 1,2
  • Mellophone (F or Bb)
  • Low Brass 1
  • Low Brass 2
  • Tuba

Percussion

  • Snare
  • Tenors
  • Basses
  • Bells
  • Xylophone
  • Vibraphone
  • Marimba
  • Percussion
  • Accessories 1, 2
  • Synth
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